Kentucky Derby Betting: Pyro a Good Bet

Even though "the field" (or "all others") is the favorite in Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, Pyro drew the most attention this past Sunday to become the 5/1 odds to win.

Referred to as the "understudy" to War Pass, Pyro's impressive win at Risen Star last Saturday was the thoroughbred's second win of his young career but it seems to be good enough to make him one of the most talked about horses heading down the road to the Kentucky Derby. But is Pyro your best bet?

As far as Kentucky Derby futures bets go, at 5/1 Pyro doesn't offer much value but his odds may increase in the weeks to come. You may be better off betting on a horse whose odds right now are greater -- like Court Vision at 15/1 or Monba at 16/1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby.

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