The Pegasus World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race competition that is run annually at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
Actually, the Pegasus race is a younger competition compared to some of the already established races with longer history but has already made a name for itself both in the US as well as worldwide.
The Pegasus World Cup 2023 is set to take place on 29 January 2023 and is one of the most anticipated events of the year. The purse is once again going to amount to $3,000,000, which will attract many participants as well as watchers to join.
Find out all that you need about the coming Pegasus Cup 2023 with our help.
Pegasus World Cup Entries 2021
The Pegasus Cup horse race that took place in 2021 saw Knicks Go (jockeyed by Joel Rosario and trained by Brad H. Cox) lift the trophy. It was a stellar performance by Knicks Go as he proved that he could run with the best and withstand nine furlongs on a racetrack he hadn’t run before.
The victory was as decisive as it was improbable as Knicks Go came to the Pegasus Cup just off a victory at the Breeders Cup mere weeks before. With this win, he also managed a fourth consecutive one-sided win ever since joining up with trainer Brad H. Cox.
Check out the Pegasus horse race entries from the 2021 race, along with odds jockeys and trainers.
| Horse | Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eyes Todd | 8-1 | Jose Ortiz | Miguel Angel Silva |
| Coastal Defense | 15-1 | Corey Lanerie | Dale Romans |
| Independence Hall | 20-1 | Flavien Prat | Mike McCarthy |
| Knicks Go | 5-2 | Joel Rosario | Brad Cox |
| Jesus’ Team | 8-1 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jose Francisco D’Angelo |
| Kiss Today Goodby | 10-1 | Mike Smith | Eric Kruljac |
| Tax | 5-1 | Luis Saez | Danny Gargan |
| Harpers First Ride | 10-1 | Angel Cruz | Claudio Gonzalez |
| Last Judgment | 20-1 | Paco Lopez | Mike Maker |
| Code of Honor | 9-2 | Tyler Gaffalione | Shug McGaughey |
| Mr Freeze | 30-1 | John Velazquez | Dale Romans |
| Math Wizard | 20-1 | Edgard Zayas | Saffie Joseph Jr. |
Previous Pegasus Horse Races Winners
Pegasus World Cup horse racing started off in 2017, making it one of the younger competitions in the US. The idea proposed for this race was to place it in mid-January so it would not interfere with the Breeders’ Cup or the Dubai World Cup. In fact, it was the perfect timing for this race as things usually go on a bit of a slump during this part of the season.
One has to wait for spring for something significant to happen, and the addition of this race helps things move a lot faster and keeps things exciting. More so, the timing of the race allows for horses to run one last race before retiring to stud.
In the wake of the 2023 Pegasus World Cup, you can check out the list of past winners.
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Knicks Go | 5 | Joel Rosario | Brad H. Cox |
| 2020 | Mucho Gusto | 4 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Bob Baffert |
| 2019 | City of Light | 5 | Javier Castellano | Michale W. McCarthy |
| 2018 | Gun Runner | 5 | Florent Geroux | Steve M. Asmussen |
| 2017 | Arrogate | 4 | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert |
Pegasus World Cup Turf 2021 Entries
The Pegasus World Cup turf stakes were originally started in 1986. It was run at a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles before it was changed to 11 furlongs in 1990 and kept that way till 2008. In 2009, the distance was reduced to nine furlongs.
The event’s original name was Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap, but it was replaced and renamed by Pegasus World Cup Turf Stakes in 2019, the name that it holds today. The first event came with a $500,000 entry fee, which eventually totaled a purse of $7,000,000 for the winner. But the event was changed to an invitational format, reducing the winner purse to $1,000,000.
Last year, Colonel Liam (age 4) lifted the trophy, jockeyed by Irad Ortiz Jr. and trained by Todd Pletcher. Past winners also included Zulu Alpha (2020) and Bricks and Mortar (2019).
Here is a list of 2021 Pegasus World Cup turf stakes entries.
| Horse | Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Liam | 7-2 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher |
| Largent | 9-2 | Paco Lopez | Todd Pletcher |
| Cross Border | 15-1 | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael Maker |
| Social Paranoia | 8-1 | Luis Saez | Todd Pletcher |
| Pixelate | 15-1 | Edgar Zayas | Michael Stidham |
| Next Shares | 20-1 | Drayden Van Dyke | Richard Baltas |
| Storm the Court | 12-1 | Julien Leparoux | Peter Eurton |
| Aquaphobia | 20-1 | Joe Bravo | Michael Maker |
| Breaking the Rules | 10-1 | John Velazquez | Claude McGaughey III |
| North Dakota | 10-1 | Jose Ortiz | Claude McGaughey III |
| Say the Word | 6-1 | Flavien Prat | Philip D’Amato |
| Anothertwistfate | 5-1 | Joel Rosario | Peter Miller |
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Pegasus World Cup History
The Pegasus World Cup Stakes is a Grade I thoroughbred horse race originally started in 2017. The first event was held on 28th January 2017, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, the place where the event is held till this day. The idea was originally proposed by Frank Stronach for a 10-furlong race but was later shortened to nine furlongs, the length that is kept till today.
The inaugural race came with a purse of $12 million, which surpassed the Dubai World Cup at that point and became the richest race. The first race also transferred the Grade I rating from the discontinued Donn Handicap by the American Graded Stakes Committee. The 2018 event came with an even bigger purse, at $16 million, but the figure was later reduced to $9 million in 2019.
At the same time in 2019, a new event was added, Pegasus Turf, which came with a purse of $7 million. Since 2020, the purse was reduced to $3 million and will be the same for the coming 2023 event. As far as the 2023 Pegasus Turf goes, the purse will be $1 million.
The Pegasus World Cup 2023 location will remain, as it always was, Gulfstream Park. The competition is open to horses of 4 years and older and has been ever since its inception.
Eclipse Award
The Gulfstream Park is known for being the venue where the 49th annual Eclipse Award was presented. The Eclipse Award is widely recognized as a Thoroughbred horse racing award that got its name from the British racehorse and sire, Eclipse.
The Eclipse Award is given to the winner of each division, with the most prestigious award being that for the American Award Horse of the Year. The most recent Horse of the Year Award in 2020 went to Authentic, trained by Bob Baffert. Interestingly, Bob has also won the award with Justify in 2018 and American Pharaoh in 2015. The 2019 Horse of the Year award went to Bricks and Mortar, trained by Chad C. Brown.
Here is a list of the most recent Eclipse Award Horse of the Year Winners.
| Year | Winner | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Authentic | Bob Baffert |
| 2019 | Bricks and Mortar | Chard C. Brown |
| 2018 | Justify | Bob Baffert |
| 2017 | Gun Runner | Steve Asmussen |
| 2016 | California Chrome | Art Sherman |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Bob Baffert |
| 2014 | California Chrome | Art Sherman |
| 2013 | Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti |
| 2012 | Wise Dan | Charles LoPresti |
| 2011 | Havre de Grace | J. Larry Jones |
| 2010 | Zenyatta | John Shirreffs |
| 2009 | Racher Alexandra | Steve Asmussen |
| 2008 | Curlin | Steve Asmussen |
| 2007 | Curlin | Steve Asmussen |
| 2006 | Invasor | Kiaran McLaughlin |
| 2005 | Saint Liam | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. |
| 2004 | Ghostzapper | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. |
| 2003 | Mineshaft | Neil J. Howard |
Pegasus World Cup Betting
Some of the biggest excitement for the Pegasus World Cup comes from the odds, predictions, and bets prior to the race. You do not have to be at Gulfstream Park to wager, as online horse betting can be found at TVG (4NJbets for New Jersey and PAbets for Pennsylvania) and Amwager.
If you are interested in some Pegasus stakes 2023, there are plenty of ways to find a site to wager on. You don’t have to run down to the track to place a timely wager as you can do so from the comfort of your own home. There are a plethora of betting providers that accept horse racing bets, specifically for the Pegasus Cup.
Players can consider bets like:
- Basic horse bets (Win, Show, Place)
- Single-race exotic bets (Exacta,Trifecta, Quinella, Superfecta)
- Multi-race exotic bets (Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 6, Daily Double)
Pegasus World Cup Betting Tips & Predictions
Entering the 2023 Pegasus World Cup event, the winner of last year is currently the leading favorite. Knicks Go is rated as a +160 (8/5) favorite to win. Life is Good is not far behind at +250 (5/2), and Medina Spirit is the third-ranked favorite with +600 (6/1) odds.
The list is complete with Letruska and Hot Rod Charlie, both at +800 (8/1), Mandaloun (+1,000 – 10/1), and Malathaat comes as the greatest underdog at the current moment (+1,200 – 12/1).
The Pegasus World Cup runs on January 29th, 2023, and is highly expected by bettors worldwide.
Pegasus World Cup FAQ
For more info about the coming 2023 Pegasus Cup, here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The Pegasus World Cup is one of the richest and most anticipated racing events in the world. The first edition of the race took place in 2017, and it was only a single race with a purse of $16 million.
Today, there is also the Pegasus World Cup Turf, and the purse is reduced. The race is also the venue for the prestigious Horse of the Year award.
The Pegasus World Cup takes place every year in late January. The nearest 2023 event will be held on 29 January 2023.
There are various ways to watch the Pegasus Cup. If you cannot find the event on your local TV station, we suggest using a live stream offered by some of the most prominent online betting sites.
