Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational is a Grade I American Thoroughbred horse race, by invitation for four-year-olds and older over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf track, held annually in late January or early February at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $1,000,000.
History
The inaugural running of the event was on 2 March 1986, on the last day of a 71-day annual winter meeting as the Gulfstream Park Breeders Cup Handicap, the tenth race on the under-card of Florida Derby day. The event had additional sponsorship from the Breeders' Cup which gave the event immediate recognition and value. The event was won by Craig B. Singer's Irish-bred five-year-old Sondrio who started at odds of 7/1 and ran the <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles distance in 1:40.60 winning by <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />2+1⁄4 lengths.[1]
The following year the event was held on the dirt track due to the condition of the turf track. The event had additional sponsorship from Budweiser and this reflected in the name of the race.[2] Budweiser sponsorship continued for nine years ceasing after the 1995 running of the event.[2]
The event was upgraded in 1990 by the American Graded Stakes Committee to a Grade III race.[2] In 1991 the distance of the event was lengthened considerably to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles and the following year the event was upgraded to Grade II classification.[3] In 1994 the event was transferred to the dirt track and held over a distance of <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles.[2]
After the 2007 running of the event the Breeders' Cup ceased to sponsor the event and the event was known as the Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap.[2] In 2009 the distance of the event was decreased by two furlongs to <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles.[3]
In 2019 Gulfstream Park Administration created a racing series called the Pegasus World Cup and this event was rebranded as the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational. In the first edition, each entrant's connections had to pay a $500,000 entry fee with the organizer adding an extra $1,000,000 for a total purse of $7,000,000. In the 2020 edition, the race adopted the Invitational format and entry fees were suppressed, so the purse was limited to the organizer contribution.[4]
Records
Template:Col-float Time record:
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄16 miles: 1:51.60 – Zulu Alpha (2020)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles: 1:39.60 – Youmadeyourpoint (1990)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles: 1:44.45 – Warm Heart (IRE) (2024)
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles: 2:10.73 – Yagli (1999)
Margins:
- <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />4+3⁄4 lengths – Man from Wicklow (2003)
Most wins:
- 2 – Einstein (2006, 2008)
- 2 – Colonel Liam (2021, 2022)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Allen E. Paulson (1998, 1999)
- 2 – The Thoroughbred Corporation (2000, 2001)
- 2 – Midnight Cry Stables (2006, 2008)
- 2 – IEAH Stables (2009, 2010)
- 2 – Robert E. & Lawana L. Low (2021, 2022)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 7 – Jerry Bailey (1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 5 – William I. Mott (1993, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational | ||||||||||
| 2025 | Spirit of St Louis | 6 | Tyler Gaffalione | Chad Brown | Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb & Richard Schermerhorn | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:44.50 | $928,400 | I | [5] |
| 2024 | Warm Heart (IRE) | 4 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Westerburg | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:44.45 | $952,300 | I | [6] |
| 2023 | Atone | 6 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Michael J. Maker | Three Diamonds Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.19 | $981,400 | I | [7] |
| 2022 | Colonel Liam | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Robert E. & Lawana L. Low | abt. <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.00 | $982,300 | I | [8] |
| 2021 | Colonel Liam | 4 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Robert E. & Lawana L. Low | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄16 miles | 1:53.09 | $981,700 | I | [9] |
| 2020 | Zulu Alpha | 7 | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael J. Maker | Michael Hui | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄16 miles | 1:51.60 | $982,300 | I | [10] |
| 2019 | Bricks and Mortar | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Klaravich Stables & William H. Lawrence | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄16 miles | 1:54.59 | $6,708,329 | I | [11] |
| Gulfstream Park Turf Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2018 | Heart to Heart | 7 | Julien R. Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | Terry Hamilton | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.64 | $300,000 | I | [12] |
| Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap | ||||||||||
| 2017 | Almanaar (GB) | 5 | Joel Rosario | Chad Brown | Shadwell Racing | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:45.63 | $350,000 | I | [13] |
| 2016 | Lukes Alley | 6 | Paco Lopez | Josie Carroll | Melnyk Racing Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:48.20 | $350,000 | I | [14] |
| 2015 | Mshawish | 5 | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Al Shaqab Racing | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.22 | $300,000 | I | [15] |
| 2014 | Lochte | 4 | Orlando Bocachica | Marcus J. Vitali | Crossed Sabres Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:45.67 | $300,000 | I | [16] |
| 2013 | Point of Entry | 5 | John Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | Phipps Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:47.00 | $300,000 | I | [17] |
| 2012 | Get Stormy | 6 | Ramon Domínguez | Thomas Bush | Mary Sullivan | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:52.78 | $300,000 | I | [18] |
| 2011 | Teaks North | 4 | Jose Valdivia Jr. | Justin Sallusto | Jules Boutelle | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.39 | $300,000 | I | [19] |
| 2010 | † Court Vision | 5 | Robby Albarado | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | IEAH Stables, Resolute Group Stables & WinStar Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:46.84 | $300,000 | I | [20] |
| 2009 | Kip Deville | 6 | Cornelio Velásquez | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | IEAH Stables, John A. & Andrew Cohen, Steve Cobb & Doug Robertson | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄8 miles | 1:45.70 | $300,000 | I | [21] |
| Gulfstream Park Turf Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2008 | Einstein (BRZ) | 6 | Jose Lezcano | Helen Pitts | Midnight Cry Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:12.87 | $273,000 | I | [22] |
| Gulfstream Park Breeder's Cup Turf Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2007 | Jambalaya | 5 | Javier Castellano | Catherine Day Phillips | Todd & Catherine Day Phillips | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:12.28 | $289,000 | I | [23] |
| Gulfstream Park Breeder's Cup Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2006 | Einstein (BRZ) | 4 | Rafael Bejarano | Helen Pitts | Midnight Cry Stables | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+7⁄16 miles | 2:23.91 | $190,000 | I | [24] |
| Gulfstream Park Breeder's Cup Handicap | ||||||||||
| 2005 | Prince Arch | 4 | Brice Blanc | Kenneth McPeek | Ray Cottrell Sr. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:11.44 | $230,000 | I | [25] |
| 2004 | Hard Buck (BRZ) | 5 | Edgar Prado | Kenneth McPeek | Team Victory I | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:11.56 | $190,000 | I | [26] |
| 2003 | Man from Wicklow | 6 | Jerry Bailey | Richard A. Violette Jr. | Richard A. Violette Jr. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:11.62 | $194,000 | I | [27] |
| 2002 | Cetewayo | 8 | Cornelio Velásquez | Michael Dickinson | Dr. John A. Chandler | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:17.44 | $200,000 | I | [28] |
| 2001 | Subtle Power (IRE) | 4 | Pat Day | William I. Mott | The Thoroughbred Corporation | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:13.50 | $140,000 | I | [29] |
| 2000 | Royal Anthem | 5 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | The Thoroughbred Corporation | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:11.34 | $194,000 | I | [30] |
| 1999 | § Yagli | 6 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:10.73 | $200,000 | I | [31] |
| 1998 | Flag Down | 8 | José A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Allen E. Paulson | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:12.59 | $189,000 | II | [32] |
| 1997 | Lassigny | 6 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Prince Sultan Modc Saud Al Kabeer | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:11.33 | $169,150 | II | [33] |
| 1996 | Celtic Arms (FR) | 5 | Mike E. Smith | Rodney Rash | Gary A. Tanaka | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:13.90 | $169,800 | II | [34] |
| 1995 | Misil | 7 | José A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Horafuki Kai | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:12.41 | $157,000 | II | [35] |
| 1994 | Strolling Along | 4 | Jerry Bailey | Claude R. McGaughey III | Ogden Phipps | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄4 miles | 2:05.01 | $149,250 | II | Off turf[36] |
| 1993 | Stagecraft (GB) | 6 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Darley Stud | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:13.24 | $156,000 | II | [37] |
| 1992 | Passagere du Soir (GB) | 5 | Jerry Bailey | Christophe Clement | Paul de Moussac | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:15.71 | $158,550 | II | [38] |
| 1991 | Shy Tom | 5 | Craig Perret | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+3⁄8 miles | 2:14.70 | $158,000 | III | [39] |
| 1990 | Youmadeyourpoint | 4 | Douglas Valiente | Eugene Navarro | Stanley M. Ersoff | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.60 | $157,600 | III | [40] |
| 1989 | Equalize | 7 | José A. Santos | Angel Penna Sr. | A. J. Menditeguy Stable | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.20 | $155,350 | [41] | |
| 1988 | Salem Drive | 6 | Gene St. Leon | Thomas J. Skiffington Jr. | Virginia Kraft Payson | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.60 | $157,550 | [42] | |
| 1987 | Bolshoi Boy | 4 | Randy Romero | Howard M. Tesher | Arthur Belford & John Greathouse Jr. | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:44.60 | $133,810 | Off turf[43] | |
| 1986 | Sondrio (IRE) | 5 | José A. Santos | Howard M. Tesher | Craig B. Singer | <templatestyles src="Fraction/styles.css" />1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.60 | $134,620 | [1] | |
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Legend:
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Notes:
§ Ran as an entry
† In the 2010 running of the event Take The Points was first past but was disqualified for interference in the straight and placed fifth and Court Vision was declared the winner.
See also
- List of American and Canadian Graded races
- Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap top three finishers
- Pegasus World Cup
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