Owner

Michael Petersen

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

Notes

Hall of Famer Baffert won the inaugural Pegasus with Arrogate and has won two Triple Crowns with American Pharoah and Justify. Mucho Gusto is a Grade 3 winner.

Owner

Jim Bakke & Gerald Isbister

Trainer

Dale Romans

Jockey

Luis Saez

Notes

Well, he’s a Derby winner…the West Virginia Derby (G3). He won that one on the front. Seems like he can settle anywhere during the race. Romans was named Outstanding Trainer in 2012 and has a Preakness (G1) and three Breeders’ Cup wins on his resume.

Owner

Imaginary Stables and Glenn Ellis

Trainer

Elizabeth Dobles

Jockey

Joel Rosario

Notes

He’s 8 and just won the Harlan’s Holiday (G3) at Gulfstream. He finished 5th in the 2017 Pegasus and 10th in the 2018 Pegasus. He’s won 8 of 38 starts and $2.9 million. He’s a cool dude.

Owner

Diamond 100 Racing Club, LLC, Amy Dunne, D P Racing, LLC, & Patrick Biancone Racing, LLC

Trainer

Patrick Biancone

Jockey

Julien Leparoux

Notes

He’s won five of seven races at Gulfstream, including the Mr. Prospector (G3) last time out. Hasn’t traveled this far yet, but likes to come from behind.

Owner

Top Racing, LLC, Global Thoroughbred & GDS Racing Stable

Trainer

Gustavo Delgado

Jockey

Emisael Jaramillo

Notes

Star-crossed 4-year-old. Finished second in the Florida Derby (G1) as a maiden, was bothered in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and then unseated his jockey in the Preakness (G1). He’s won a couple since the spring, but had gate issues last time out in Harlan’s Holiday (G3). A wild card.

Owner

Winchell Thoroughbreds

Trainer

Steve Asmussen

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

Notes

Owner and trainer won the 2018 Pegasus with Horse of the Year Gun Runner. This 5-year-old has competed against the best throughout his career. He was third in 2018 Preakness (G1) and won the Pimlico Special (G3) last year.

Owner

Charles E. Fipke

Trainer

Dallas Stewart

Jockey

John Velazquez

Notes

This is his third crack at the Pegasus. He finished second last year to City of Light. He’s danced every dance, earned $3.4 million, and he’s eligible to run big.

Owner

Calumet Farm

Trainer

Kiaran McLaughlin

Jockey

Joe Bravo

Notes

Finished third in his last two starts behind Maximum Security. He’s earned nearly $1 million. Hasn’t won a graded stakes, but was second in 2018 Cigar Mile (G1) and was 7th in last year’s Pegasus.

Owner

R.A. Hill Stable, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Hugh Lynch and Corms Racing Stable

Trainer

Danny Gargan

Jockey

Jose Ortiz

Notes

Made a splash over the summer winning the Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga. Finished second last time out in the Discovery (G3). Has never been worse than third in five races at the distance.

Owner

Hronis Racing LLC

Trainer

John Sadler

Jockey

Flavien Prat

Notes

Finished third last time out in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), won the Pacific Classic (G1) in the summer. Very adaptable runner. Been worse than third only three times in 15-race career.

Owner

Michael Hui

Trainer

Michael Maker

Jockey

Notes

This 7-year-old is 2-for-3 over Gulfstream’s turf, winning the Mac Diarmida (G2) and McKnight (G3) last year. Was fourth last time out in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).

Owner

Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Mr. M.J. Jooste

Trainer

Aidan O’Brien

Jockey

Ryan Moore

Notes

O’Brien is Ireland’s leading trainer and Moore a leading jockey in England. Finished second to Bricks and Mortar in last year’s Pegasus Turf. A winner of $4.1 million, Magic Wand has raced against the best in several continents.

Owner

OXO Equine LLC

Trainer

Chad Brown

Jockey

Notes

Trainer won this race last year with Bricks and Mortar and returns with Instilled Regard, one of three from his barn invited to the race. This 5-year-old won the Fort Lauderdale (G2) over this track in December.

Owner

Michael Dubb, Madaket Stables LLC, Wonder Stables, Bethlehem Stables LLC

Trainer

Chad Brown

Jockey

Notes

Raced in France early in his career. Since coming to the U.S. last summer, has finished second three times and won an allowance race. Has finished first or second in 11 of 13 starts.

Owner

Donegal Racing, Joseph Bulger & Peter Coneway

Trainer

Brad Cox

Jockey

Notes

A multiple graded-stakes winner. He won the Belmont Turf Classic (G1) in October and has been incredibly consistent finishing first, second or third in seven of his last 10 starts against the best competition.

Owner

Woodslane Farm

Trainer

Thomas Albertrani

Jockey

Notes

Has run in 20 consecutive graded races. Has placed first, second or third in 18 of 26 turf starts. Won the Red Smith (G3) last time out. He’s by a champion turf sire, and he’s as game as they come.

Owner

Bloom Racing Stable LLC

Trainer

Michael Maker

Jockey

Notes

Won the Belmont Derby (G1) last summer and Gulfstream’s Pulpit Stakes in 2018. Six of his last eight starts have come against graded company and he’s earned more than $1 million. Dad is a champion turf runner and sire.

Owner

Amerman Racing, LLC

Trainer

Brian Lynch

Jockey

Notes

A consistent 5-year-old who has finished worse than third only once in his 10-race career. Finished second last time out with strong late run to Instilled Regard in Fort Lauderdale (G2).

Owner

Bardy Farm and OG Boss

Trainer

Peter Miller

Jockey

Notes

Want a big finish? Mo Forza ended the 2019 calendar year with consecutive victories in California’s Twilight Derby (G2), Hollywood Derby (G1) and Mathis Brothers Mile (G2). Has raced nine times with four wins, three seconds and one third.

Owner

Calumet Farm

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

Notes

Has finished first, second or third in five of his six starts at Gulfstream. Trainer Pletcher was the Championship Meet’s leading trainer for 15 years from 2004-18 and is among the leaders again this year.

Owner

John and Tanya Gunther

Trainer

Chad Brown

Jockey

Notes

Raced in Great Britain and Dubai before finishing third in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Santa Anita last time out. Dad was undefeated champ in Europe and granddad won the 1999 Belmont Stakes (G1).

Owner

Debby & Richard Baltas, Christopher Dunn, Jules & Michael Iavarone, Jerry McClanahan, Ritchie Robershaw, Mark Taylor

Trainer

Richard Baltas

Jockey

Notes

Finished seventh in this race last year. After finishing 13th in Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) came back to win the Seabiscuit (G2) at Del Mar Nov. 30. This 7-year-old has earned $1.6 million.