Pegasus World Cup 2023 Information
Here is what you need to bet the 2023 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Championship Series:
Why Bet the Pegasus?
Pegasus World Cup day at Gulfstream Park is one of the first big days in racing and wagering for horseplayers in the new year. The headline race, the Grade 1 $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes, features many veteran champions (like Art Collector), horses looking to retire on a high note (like Cyberknife), and a host of up and comers who look to be a factor in the 2023 season. All of these horses, and more, will be vying for prize money and prestige - providing handicappers with full and competitive fields. A life changing score could be this weekend - be sure to bet the Pegasus with NYRA Bets and our Pegasus Promotions:
$5K PWC Day Hit & Split
$15 OP + SA + GP Bonus
What Are the Biggest Races on Pegasus Day?
Post Time | Race # | Race Name | Distance | Surface |
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1:19 PM ET | Race 6 | La Prevoyante Stakes | 1 1/2 Miles | Turf |
2:27 PM ET | Race 8 | Inside Information Stakes | 7 Furlongs | Dirt |
3:01 PM ET | Race 9 | William L. McKnight Stakes | 1 1/2 Miles | Turf |
3:34 PM ET | Race 10 | Fred W. Hooper Stakes | 1 Mile | Dirt |
4:06 PM ET | Race 11 | TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes | 1 1/16 Miles | Turf |
4:40 PM ET | Race 12 | Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes | 1 1/8 Miles | Turf |
5:40 PM ET | Race 13 | Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes | 1 1/8 Miles | Dirt |
Pegasus World Cup History
The Pegasus World Cup first ran in January 2017 at Gulfstream Park. The 1 1/8 mile race is open to horses who are four years of age and older. Famously known for being one of the richest races in the world, this premier race which officially kicks off the racing calendar season has a $3 Million purse in 2023. Previous winners include:
2022 Life Is Good Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Todd Pletcher |
2021 Knicks Go Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Brad Cox |
2020 Mucho Gusto Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Bob Baffert |
2019 City of Light Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Michael McCarthy |
2018 Gun Runner Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Steve Asmussen |
2017 Arrogate Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Bob Baffert |
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