Pegasus World Cup 2019

A New Era for a Sport like no Other

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida.

Contenders

#1

Owner

Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Three Chimneys Farm

Horse

Gun Runner

Trainer

Steven M. Asmussen

JOCKEY

Florent Geroux

Pedigree

Candy Ride – Quiet Giant, by Giant’s Causeway

Just two days before the running of Pegasus, Gun Runner is favored to be crowned 2017 Horse of the Year at the 47th Eclipse Awards at Gulfstream Park. Under the care of Hall of Fame horseman Asmussen, Gun Runner won five of six races in 2017, including four consecutive Grade 1 events. He capped off his season with a gate-to-wire victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. The son of Candy Ride is training in New Orleans.

#2

Owner

Gary and Mary West

Horse

West Coast

Trainer

Bob Baffert

JOCKEY

Javier Castellano

Pedigree

Flatter – Caressing, by Honour and Glory

Winner of the Travers Stakes and third in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, this 3-year-old has won six of nine starts and has never finished worse than third. Currently training at Santa Anita.

#3

Owner

Margoth

Lessee

GalloStables

Horse

Gunnevera

Trainer

Antonio Sano

JOCKEY

Luis Saez

Pedigree

Dialed In – Unbridled Rage, by Unbridled

The popular colt won the Fountain of Youth (G2) and was second in the Travers (G1) at Saratoga this summer and finished in a dead-heat for fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. He has three victories over Gulfstream Park and is training at Gulfstream Park West.

The Pegasus World Cup Betting Championship

The Best Live Money Contest happens January 25 & 26

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About

Frank Stronach and Belinda Stronach at Pegasus 2017

“We want Thoroughbred horse racing to be on the cutting edge of innovation. Pegasus is a game-changing catalyst in our plan to modernize the sport and engage a new generation of fans.”
BELINDA STRONACH
Chairman & President, The Stronach Group

The $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational is a bold, new entertainment event that has captured global attention as it leads North American Thoroughbred horse racing back into the spotlight. The Pegasus World Cup Invitational this year will include two major races to watch and wager: The classic Pegasus World Cup Invitational, and the new Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational. Any horse owner who purchases a spot in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational will be given preference to purchase a spot in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational. The cost to secure an entry spot and enter a horse is $500,000 per race. As part of the commitment to provide new, lucrative opportunities for horse owners and fans, The Stronach Group will offer a $1 million bonus to the owner who wins both the Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational.

Frank Stronach and Belinda Stronach at Pegasus 2017

“We want Thoroughbred horse racing to be on the cutting edge of innovation. Pegasus is a game-changing catalyst in our plan to modernize the sport and engage a new generation of fans.”
BELINDA STRONACH
Chairman & President, The Stronach Group

The Pegasus World Cup Invitational is the vision of The Stronach Group founder, Frank Stronach.

Contested at 1 ⅛ mile on the dirt.

The Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational is run at 1 3/16 miles on the turf with a $7 million purse

A $5 million bonus awaits the lucky fan who hits on the Pegasus Pick 24, a new race day wager that provides fans with the chance to bet on the exact finish order for both the Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational

Broadcast live on NBC, Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00pm EST.

Wager at Xpressbet.com, the official wagering platform of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational.