Pyro's Big Island

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Cheri — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:03:22 GMT

I really hate to hear that Pyro went to Japan. Just hope he doesn't end up like Ferinand.

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Gail — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:05:21 GMT

A man after my own heart. love this horse!!! I was devastated to see him sent to Japan. Although they certainly did right by Sunday Silence, he would not have gotten that far here. What I would like to know is, what arrangements have been made for him when his stud duty is over. Coming home would be the right thing.

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Dirt Dawg — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:17:44 GMT

Way to go Pyro! You da' Man!

The Bluegrass Stakes was a dumb move and it threw his confidence level outta' whack going into the Derby.Last yr's campaign was a disappointment,but with his quick turn of foot & pedigree,I feel he would've been a major turf miler.

Pyro Ichiban!!!

Hit It & Quit It Pyro

Hit It & Quit It.

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CURLINLOVER — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:50:52 GMT

I saw Pyro in person in the Northern Dancer at CD in 2008; I went to see CURLIN - but got the added benefit of seeing Pyro as well; I am a Pyro fan and even named one of my cats for him. I hope we can keep tabs on him and his progeny in the future. Beautiful horse!

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It Aint Easy being good — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:20:12 GMT

Pyro was the man last year. I hate the fact they went to synthetics for a prep. His risen start race was one of the best I have ever seen going from last to first and listening to the announcer scream out pyro's last....never forget it! He as a true closer and was def. underrated!

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Nicole — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:15:38 GMT

Thanks for the wonderful blog! I completely adore Pyro. Followed him from the time he was a 2YO; he spent the vast majority of his three-year career frustrating me to no end and losing me money, but it was an excellent ride. I was so proud of him when he FINALLY won his Grade I this summer! I'm devastated that he's standing outside the country, but that's just for selfish reasons - I know they'll treat him wonderfully and he'll do well there. He looks great in his arrival photos!

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Slew — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:57:56 GMT

Love Pyro...hope he does well. Hope Einstein stays in the USA.

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FSF — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:43:29 GMT

I don't know, I was a huge fan of this horse too, but I didn't ever feel very satisfied with how he was handled since he went to the Sheikh. Including this move. Would have really liked to be able to see his foals race here.

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Dave — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:20:02 GMT

I am a Pyromaniac myself, and hope him all the best in japan. Hopefully he can do as well as another of my favorites sunday silence.