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Pegasus World Cup 2023

The top Thoroughbreds in the sport square off in the seventh running of the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 28 at Gulfstream Park. Bettors and fans will be treated to an All For One experience and thrilling race cards that feature the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1), the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1), and the second edition of the $500,000 Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf race. The invitational series continues to be at the forefront of innovating the sport of Thoroughbred racing by once again requiring equine athletes to compete free of any medications on race day.

Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1)

2023 CHAMPION

Art Collector

6

Art Collector

6

Owner

Bruce Lunsford

Trainer

Bill Mott

Jockey

Júnior Alvarado

ML

10-1

Skinny

He’s a Grade 1 winner and he’s trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, trainer of two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, whose bronze statue overlooks the walking ring at Gulfstream Park. This 5-year-old has won 10 of 20 starts.

Defunded

5

Defunded

5

Owner

Karl Watson, Michael E. Pegram, and Paul Weitman

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

ML

6-1

Skinny

He comes into the race on a two-race win streak out in California. Trainer Bob Baffert won the inaugural Pegasus World Cup with Arrogate in 2017 and again in 2020 with Mucho Gusto.

Stilleto Boy

11

Stilleto Boy

11

Owner

Steve Moger

Trainer

Ed Moger Jr.

Jockey

Mike Smith

ML

30-1

Skinny

This would be his 11th consecutive graded race. Finished third in last year’s Pegasus World Cup, won the Californian Stakes (G2), and chased Flightline in the Pacific Classic (G1). He’s only won three of 19 races but has finished second or third 11 times.

Last Samurai

9

Last Samurai

9

Owner

Willis Horton Racing LLC

Trainer

D. Wayne Lukas

Jockey

Frankie Dettori

ML

20-1

Skinny

There isn’t much Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas hasn’t won, so he’ll try to get a Pegasus World Cup to round out his resume. This 5-year-old comes into the race off a fourth-place finish in the Clark.His last win came in April in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2).

Proxy

1

Proxy

1

Owner

Godolphin, LLC (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum)

Trainer

Michael Stidham

Jockey

Joel Rosario

ML

9-2

Skinny

Owned by one of the largest Thoroughbred stables and breeding operations in the world. Has always had a ton of potential but some believe didn’t fully realize it until winning the Clark (G1) at Churchill Downs in his last start Nov. 25.

Cyberknife

10

Cyberknife

10

Owner

Gold Square LLC (Abraham Gold)

Trainer

Brad Cox

Jockey

Florent Géroux

ML

5-2

Skinny

This will be his last race before going off to stud. Dad Gun Runner won the 2018 Pegasus World Cup. The likely favorite is a multiple Grade 1 winner who was second in the Travers (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1). Named after a robotic radiotherapy device that helped save the owner’s life. Trainer Brad Cox won the Pegasus in 2021 with Horse of the Year Knicks Go.

Skippylongstocking

7

Skippylongstocking

7

Owner

Daniel Alonso

Trainer

Saffie Joseph, Jr.

Jockey

José Ortiz

ML

5-1

Skinny

Comes into the race off a victory in the Harlan’s Holiday. He won the West Virginia Derby (G3) and was third in the Belmont Stakes (G1). Three of his four wins have come at Gulfstream.

White Abarrio

4

White Abarrio

4

Owner

C2 Racing Stable LLC (Clint Cornett) and La Milagrosa Stable, LLC (Antonio Pagnano)

Trainer

Saffie Joseph, Jr.

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

ML

10-1

Skinny

The winner of the Florida Derby (G1) in April, he’s been shutout in five races since. But he finished third in the Cigar Mile (G1) in New York in December. All four of his wins have come at Gulfstream.

Get Her Number

8

Get Her Number

8

Owner

Gary Barber

Trainer

Peter Miller

Jockey

Luis Sáez

ML

15-1

Skinny

Only graded win was in California as a 2-year-old over eventual 2021 Preakness (G1) winner Rombauer. Comes into the Pegasus off a second-place finish in the Clark. He’s won five of 15 races. His dad Dialed In won the 2011 Florida Derby.

Simplification

2

Simplification

2

Owner

John Grossi’s Racing Corp.

Trainer

Antonio Sano

Jockey

Paco López

ML

15-1

Skinny

Locally trained by Antonio Sano. You may remember this 4-year-old won Gulfstream’s Fountain of Youth (G2) last year before finishing fourth in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and, on New Year’s Eve, third in the Harlan’s Holiday.

O’Connor (CHI)

12

O’Connor (CHI)

12

Owner

Fernando Vine Ode, Michael and Jules Iavarone

Trainer

Saffie Joseph Jr.

Jockey

Javier Castellano

ML

10-1

Skinny

A Group 1 winner in Chile who was shipped to South Florida for the purpose of running in this race. Won his debut Oct. 16 but finished fourth in the Harlan’s Holiday due to a displaced shoe during the running. One of three scheduled to run for South Florida trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Ridin With Biden

3

Ridin With Biden

3

Owner

Cash is King LLC (Charles Zacney) and LC Racing LLC (Glenn Bennett)

Trainer

Butch Reid

Jockey

Emisael Jaramillo

ML

20-1

Skinny

You’re right if you guessed he’s named after President Biden. Finished second in the Dwyer (G3) and fourth in the Smarty Jones (G3) in 2021 as a 3-year-old. He won his only graded stakes races last year at Parx in the Greenwood (G3). But he does come into the Pegasus off two consecutive victories at Parx in minor stakes races. A longshot.

Hoist the Gold

13

Hoist the Gold

13

Owner

Dream Team One Racing Stable

Trainer

Dallas Stewart

Jockey

Brian Hernandez Jr.

ML

AE

Skinny

This son of Mineshaft has raced 16 times at seven different tracks. The Dallas Stewart-trained colt has won only twice, but his last race was one of his best, finishing third in the Malibu (G1) at Santa Anita Dec. 26, beaten five lengths by Taiba.

Endorsed

14

Endorsed

14

Owner

Mark D. Breen

Trainer

Mike Maker

Jockey

Julien Leparoux

ML

AE

Skinny

Bred by Godolphin, Endorsed, a now 7-year-old son of Medaglia d’Oro trained by Mike Maker, has five wins in 32 starts and has earned $751,103. He finished fourth in last year’s Pegasus and third in the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2). He’s placed in the top four in 22 of those 32 races.

Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1)

2023 CHAMPION

Atone

3

Atone

3

Owner

Three Diamonds Farm

Trainer

Mike Maker

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

ML

12-1

Skinny

Returns after finishing fourth in last year’s Pegasus Turf, beaten less than two lengths. This 6-year-old son of Into Mischief has been racing against some of the best and is trained by Mike Maker, who won the 2020 Pegasus Turf with Zulu Alpha. He has finished first, second or third in 13 of 18 turf races.

Ivar (BRZ)

10

Ivar (BRZ)

10

Owner

Bonne Chance Farm, LLC and Stud R D I, LLC

Trainer

Paulo Lobo

Jockey

Javier Castellano

ML

5-2

Skinny

Bred in Brazil, Ivar finished second in the Woodbine Mile (G1) and Coolmore Turf (G1) at Keeneland before finshing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1). Paulo Lobo trains.

Speaking Scout

7

Speaking Scout

7

Owner

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (Aron Wellman)

Trainer

Graham Motion

Jockey

Paco López

ML

8-1

Skinny

Comes into the Pegasus off a victory Dec. 3 in the Hollywood Derby (G1) after a second-place finish in the Twilight Derby. This 4-year-old is trained by Graham Motion, and it’s hard to believe he once sold for only $3,000 as a yearling.

Lady Speightspeare

6

Lady Speightspeare

6

Owner

Charles E. Fipke

Trainer

Roger Attfield

Jockey

Luis Sáez

ML

6-1

Skinny

TBD

One More Bid

5

One More Bid

5

Owner

CALIFORNIA RACING PARTNERS, CIAGLIA RACING LLC AND HANSON, RYAN

Trainer

RYAN HANSON

Jockey

Mike Smith

ML

20-1

Skinny

Has spent his career in California. While he’s raced only four times on the turf, he has two wins and a second. His last two starts have been victories over green including the Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2) Dec. 26. This 4-year-old son of California Chome is trained by Ryan Hanson, who only other graded winner was 2020 Best Pal (G2) winner Weston.

King Cause

13

King Cause

13

Owner

Nice Guys Stables (Steven Spielman)

Trainer

Mike Maker

Jockey

Florent Géroux

ML

AE

Skinny

TBD

Master Piece (CHI)

11

Master Piece (CHI)

11

Owner

Michael and Jules Iavarone, Nicholas Zoumas, Vap-wh (Dino Baccari), Frank Argano and Ten Twenty Racing (Peter James Douglass)

Trainer

Saffie Joseph Jr.

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

ML

10-1

Skinny

Won the Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar over the summer when trained by Michael McCarthy. Now in the barn of Saffie Joseph Jr. He has six wins and three seconds in 18 turf starts.

Wit

1

Wit

1

Owner

Repole Stable, St. Elias Stable and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

José Ortiz

ML

8-1

Skinny

Pletcher’s other invitee. This 4-year-old has finished first, second or third in nine of 10 starts. Was third in the Twilight Derby but closed and missed the place by a nose. He’s a two-time graded winner. Has never been worse than third in four turf starts.

Good Governance (GB)

2

Good Governance (GB)

2

Owner

FOXBROOK FARM, LLC (JASON TACKITT)

Trainer

ANNA MEAH

Jockey

Shaun Bridgmohan

ML

15-1

Skinny

Very consistent and lightly raced, Good Governance was fourth in the Fort Lauderdale (G2) Dec. 31 here at Gulfstream. This 7-year-old has raced only 10 times – only once in 2021 – but was second in Saratoga’s 2019 Saranac (G3) and third in Saratoga’s Bernard Baruch (G2) in 2020. Trained by 30-year-old Anna Meah for Foxbrook Farm.

Hurricane Dream (FR)

4

Hurricane Dream (FR)

4

Owner

Team Valor International LLC

Trainer

Graham Motion

Jockey

Frankie Dettori

ML

15-1

Skinny

This 6-year-old should get a long look as he makes his U.S. debut for much-respected Team Valor, jockey Frankie Dettori, and trainer Graham Motion. Group placed in France and Germany, this son of Hurricane Cat has finished first or second in 10 of his 18 starts.

Decorated Invader

9

Decorated Invader

9

Owner

West Point Thoroughbreds (Terrence Patrick Finley), William T. Freeman, William Sandbrook and Cheryl Manning

Trainer

Christophe Clément

Jockey

Júnior Alvarado

ML

15-1

Skinny

Clement’s other starter finished second in the Fort Lauderdale. The 6-year-old raced only twice in ’21. Since returning off a 16-month layoff he’s got a win and two seconds in four starts

City Man

12

City Man

12

Owner

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing (Dean Reeves) and Peter Patty Searles

Trainer

Christophe Clément

Jockey

Joel Rosario

ML

4-1

Skinny

This 6-year-old comes into the Pegasus on a three-race win streak, including the Fort Lauderdale on New Year’s Eve. This New York-bred is by Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Mucho Macho Man, who was owned by City Man’s co-owner Reeves Thoroughbred Racing. One of two for trainer Christophe Clement. Has seven wins on the green.

Who’s The Star

8

Who’s The Star

8

Owner

M Racing Group, LLC (Michael A. Gonzalez)

Trainer

Mark Casse

Jockey

Emma-Jayne Wilson

ML

20-1

Skinny

Comes in after ending his 2022 campaign with victories in Canada in the Autumn (G2) and Valedictory (G3). Mark Casse, another Hall of Famer, is the trainer.

Steady On

14

Steady On

14

Owner

Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

ML

AE

Skinny

TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G3)

2023 CHAMPION

Queen Goddess

6

Queen Goddess

6

Owner

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (Aron Wellman) and Gary Barber

Trainer

Michael W. McCarthy

Jockey

Luis Saez

ML

5-1

Skinny

TBD

Shantisara (IRE)

9

Shantisara (IRE)

9

Owner

Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables LLC (Solomon J. Kumin) and Robert V. LaPenta

Trainer

Chad C. Brown

Jockey

Irad Ortiz, Jr.

ML

2-1

Skinny

TBD

Lady Rockstar (GB)

7

Lady Rockstar (GB)

7

Owner

Steven Parkin

Trainer

Brendan P. Walsh

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

ML

8-1

Skinny

TBD

Dalika (GER)

2

Dalika (GER)

2

Owner

Bal Mar Equine, LLC

Trainer

Albert M. Stall, Jr.

Jockey

Brian Hernandez, Jr.

ML

7-2

Skinny

TBD

Wakanaka (IRE)

3

Wakanaka (IRE)

3

Owner

Team Valor International (Barry Irwin) and Gary Barber

Trainer

William I. Mott

Jockey

Joel Rosario

ML

6-1

Skinny

TBD

Artie’s Princess

1

Artie’s Princess

1

Owner

Kenneth L. Ramsey Est Sarah K. Ramsey (Kenneth L. Ramsey)

Trainer

Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.

Jockey

Jose Ortiz

ML

20-1

Skinny

TBD

Justify My Love (BRZ)

8

Justify My Love (BRZ)

8

Owner

Bonne Chance Farm LLC and Stud RDI LLC

Trainer

Paul Lobo

Jockey

Javier Castellano

ML

30-1

Skinny

Has never finished worse than third in eight career starts (three wins, four seconds). First five starts came in the UK. Three starts in U.S. resulted in second-place finish in Appalachian (G2), a victory in Edgewood (G2) and third-place finish in the Wonder Again (G3). Hasn’t run since June. Been working regularly in Florida for this one.

Sweet Enough (GB)

4

Sweet Enough (GB)

4

Owner

Trevor Harris

Trainer

Roger L. Attfield

Jockey

Junior Alvarado

ML

20-1

Skinny

TBD

Mona Stella

5

Mona Stella

5

Owner

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Andie Biancone and Patrick L. Biancone Racing LLC

Trainer

Patrick Biancone

Jockey

Mike Smith

ML

30-1

Skinny

TBD

Bay Storm

10

Bay Storm

10

Owner

Bridlewood Farm (John Malone)

Trainer

Jonathan Thomas

Jockey

Frankie Dettori

ML

10-1

Skinny

TBD

Perseverancia

11

Perseverancia

11

Owner

Georg D. Morgan

Trainer

Cheri DeVaux

Jockey

Julien Leparoux

ML

15-1

Skinny

This 6-year-old has won seven of 17 starts and comes into the Pegasus riding a two-race winning streak, including a victory at Keeneland in October in the Dowager (G3). Dad was a Grade 1 winner and finished second in the 2007 Kentucky Derby (G1). Mom was a Grade 1 winner as well. Trainer has had some nice ones, including Grade 1 winner Girvin and Grade 2 winner Fast Boat.