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Undefeated colt missed 7 months of his 3YO season last year, but book-ended that time away with wins in the Lecomte, St. Louis Derby and Dwyer. The Juddmonte home-bred tries Gulfstream for the first time in search of a 6th win over 5 different tracks.
Native Diver Stakes runner-up most recently at Del Mar on Nov. 22 seeks his first stakes victory. California-based colt makes first trip to Florida, but has raced on the road with success in Kentucky.
Argentine-bred won the 2024 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile but exits a fifth-place finish in his title defense of that race on Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Also a 2-time Grade 1 runner-up of the Pacific Classic at Del Mar and Santa Anita's Goodwood. Won 6 of 14 in Argentina.
Iron horse of 2025 made 12 starts across the country, winning the Charles Town Classic and placing in races like the Oaklawn Handicap, Churchill Downs Handicap and Lukas Classic. Will be making his Gulfstream Park debut in the PWC.
Up-and-down 2025 campaign saw him finish third in the Pegasus World Cup and later add victories in the Challenger at Tampa, Hollywood Gold Cup at Santa Anita and Harlan's Holiday to end the season back at Gulfstream. Veteran is a 2-time Charles Town Classic winner.
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Florida Derby winner missed 7 months of his sophomore season, but returned Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park to win his allowance return. Cox has won the Pegasus World Cup with Knicks Go. This Holy Bull Stakes winner has made all 4 career starts locally at Gulfstream.
The 2024 Remsen winner missed the Triple Crown and summer, but returned last fall for a Churchill allowance win and head runner-up in Gulfstream's Harlan's Holiday Stakes as the favorite. 3 of his 4 wins have come on turf, but has won at the 1-1/8 miles dirt trip.
The 2025 Withers winner has dropped 5 straight stakes decisions, but finished top-4 in each over 4 different tracks. He has won at 1-1/8 miles, but turned back to sprints in his final 3 starts of the '25 campaign.
Ex-turfer has found a home on the dirt, posting blowout wins at Delaware and Laurel in allowance races before a neck defeat in the Grade 2 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct. The PWC will be his first start beyond 1-1/16 miles and first try at Gulfstream Park. Photo Courtesy: NYRA.
The 2022 Florida Derby and 2025 Pegasus World Cup winner has had a remarkable Gulfstream career (8 of 10 wins), but also won Saratoga's G1 Whitney and the G1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita in 2023. Can become the first 2-time PWC winner.
Winner of the Bourbon Flight at Churchill Downs and the Zia Park Derby during a nearly half-million dollar sophomore season in 2025. He's won 4 of 7 since transitioning to dirt and will be making his Gulfstream Park main track debut in the PWC. Photo: Courtesy Coady.
Florida-bred beat restricted company in the Sunshine Classic by 3+ lengths last out and defended his title in that race. Late-runner has 7 wins over the track and was fourth behind White Abarrio in last year's Ghostzapper.
Grade 1 Belmont Derby winner also added graded wins last year at Keeneland and Santa Anita in a well-traveled campaign. The Pegasus World Cup Turf will be his first attempt against elder rivals.
Grade 1 Hollywood Derby and Grade 1 Turf Classic at Churchill Downs winner has the field's top credentials. Troubled trip last out in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar was a rare result for an otherwise consistent late runner.
March maiden breaker last year at Gulfstream later ran off 3 straight wins, including the Mint Millions Preview at Ellis Park. Disappointing sixth last out in the Fort Lauderdale when wide and looks for a better trip and finish.
South African Group 1 winner reunites with his overseas jockey Gavin Larena in hopes of landing his first US stakes win. Exits a Gulfstream allowance score after finishing out of the money in the Breeders' Cup Mile and Woodbine Mile.
California-based veteran tries Gulfstream for the first time. Notched Del Mar's Wickerr Stakes for his only win of 2024-2025, but but has knocked on the door with several 2nd and 3rd-place graded stakes finishes.
Grade 2 Seabiscuit Handicap winner at Del Mar in late November when making his first start since March. He's alternated wins and losses throughout his career and seeks to double up for the first time. Trainer McCarthy is coming off a Preakness win last year with Journalism.
Snapped a 7-race losing streak (with 5 stakes placings in the interim) when winning the Oct. 11 Artie Schiller at Aqueduct. He's been away a few months, but is a multiple stakes winner over this course and was sixth in the PWC Turf last year.
Front-running veteran from California makes his Gulfstream Park debut off a score in the Dec. 28 San Gabriel at Santa Anita.
Third-place finish in 2025 PWC Turf kicked off an abbreviated, 4-race season that saw him win once at Kentucky Downs. Grade 2-placed veteran looks for first Gulfstream score in sixth run over the local turf.
The 2024 Tropical Park Derby winner won 3 of 5 starts last year and exits a good second in the Fort Lauderdale behind North American 9F turf record-setter Wolfie's Dynaghost.
6-times stakes-placed while mired in a 16-race losing streak, he comes off close seconds in the Seabiscuit at Del Mar and San Gabriel at his Santa Anita home base. First Gulfstream start and second outside of CA, he's been a familiar foe to several of Saturday's rivals.
Rallying fifth in this race last year, kicking off a season that saw him win the Canadian Turf on the local lawn, the Dinner Party on Preakness Day at PImlico as well as the Grade 1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs.
Regally bred mare won the Canadian Stakes at her Woodbine base in Canada last year and looks to improve upon her disappointing try in the Honey Fox in her only prior Gulfstream turf start. Deep closer seeks a fast pace to set the table.
British Group 3 winner returned from 1-1/2 years on the sidelines to have a productive 2025 season. She won the Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon and was stakes-placed twice in New York from 5, well-traveled starts.
Gulfstream's Tropical Park Oaks winner in December takes on elder stakes rivals for the first time Saturday. Her 3-win season a year ago included the Grade 3 Pucker Up Stakes at Ellis Park.
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Monmouth and Woodbine stakes winner last year returns to a Gulfstream course over which she's had success. She's posted top-4 finishes in each of her last 7 stakes attempts over 5 different surfaces.
Saratoga's Wild Applause Stakes winner will be facing elder rivals in stakes company for the first time Saturday. She comes off placings in the Valley View at Keeneland and Mrs. Revere against then-fellow 3YOs to close 2025. Trainer Mark Casse has been red-hot of late.
In 2024, she beat the boys to win Woodbine's King's Plate, the most prestigious race for Canadian foals. She exits a win at Turfway in the My Charmer Stakes to close her 4YO campaign and willl be making her first Gulfstream start on Saturday. Named for basketball star Caitlin Clark.
Winner of last year's G3 Eatontown at Monmouth and Athenia Stakes at Aqueduct since coming to the Chad Brown barn. $1.5 million yearling buy has won half her lifetime starts and will be unveiled at Gulfstream for the first time.
Winner of Churchill Downs' Cardinal makes her first graded stakes appearance while in peak form. First Gulfstream start for lightly raced mare who has won 3 of her last 4 starts. Photo: COADY/Churchill Downs
10-1 upset winner of the local Suwanee River prep Dec. 20 seeks her third win in her last 4 starts. Former Mark Casse and Lauren Robson charge was privately purchased for $500,000 at the Keeneland November sale and won her first start for new connections since.
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Woodbine's 2024 Grade 1 Natalma winner made only 2 starts last year, winning a Woodbine allowance and finishing second by a head in Gulfstream's Tropical Park Oaks as the favorite. $750,000 yearling buy is a head shy of perfection among 3 turf starts.
Pacesetter and third-place finisher in last year's PWC Filly & Mare Turf will be expected to be on the lead again. Reunites with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who last piloted her in a winning August '24 Saratoga allowance. Exits a good second at 29-1 in Del Mar's Grade 1 Matriarch.
2-time winner last winter at Gulfstream, including the Sands Springs Stakes, she just missed by a head as the favorite in the local Suwanee River Stakes prep. Owns a sharp 3: 2-1-0 record over the Gulfstream course.
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New to Horse Race Betting? No worries—we’ve got you. This section breaks down the basics of horse racing bets, from the simple stuff like traditional Win bets to more advanced plays like Exactas and Pick 5s. We'll take a look at how odds work, how payouts are calculated, and what it all means for your wallet. It’s everything you need to understand betting and enjoy the action.
If you're new to horse racing or looking to understand the basics, it's essential to grasp the Traditional bet types: Win, Place, and Show. These straightforward wagers are the foundation of horse race betting and are ideal for beginners.
A WIN bet is the simplest type of horse racing wager—you’re picking a horse to come in first place. If your horse finishes at the front, you’ll earn a payout based on the final odds for that horse. For instance, if you wager $2 on a horse with 5-to-1 odds (5/1) and it wins, you’d get $10 in profit ($5 for every $1 bet), plus your original $2 bet back, totaling $12.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $2 WIN (WHITE ABARRIO) bet paid $7.60
A PLACE bet gives you two chances to win. You’re backing a horse to finish either first or second. As long as your chosen horse comes in one of those top two positions, you’ll receive a payout. Since the odds of winning are better than a Win bet, the potential payout is typically smaller.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $2 PLACE (WHITE ABARRIO) bet paid $3.80
A SHOW bet offers the most leeway—you’re betting on a horse to finish in the top three. Whether your pick comes in first, second, or third, you’ll get paid. While this type of bet has the highest chance of a return, it also comes with the lowest payout due to the broader margin for success.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $2 SHOW (WHITE ABARRIO) bet paid $3.00
Betting them ACROSS THE BOARD, is probably a term you've heard. It's a popular and straightforward wager where you’re betting on a horse to Win, Place, and Show all at once. This would be shown as WIN/PLACE/SHOW or WPS on the betting pad. If your horse finishes first, you collect the Win, Place, and Show payouts. If your horse finishes second, you collect the Place and Show payouts, and if it finishes third, you would just collect the Show payout.
A $2 WIN/PLACE/SHOW aka 'ACROSS THE BOARD' on last year's Pegasus World Cup winner WHITE ABARRIO would have cost you $6 total ($2 for WIN, $2 for PLACE & $2 for SHOW) and returned $14.40 in winnings.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, Exotic bets offer a thrilling next step. These wagers involve predicting multiple outcomes—like the exact order of finishers in a single race—and they come with higher risk but much bigger potential rewards. Whether you’re chasing an Exacta or aiming for the elusive Superfecta, exotic bets bring strategy, excitement, and serious payout possibilities to the track.
An EXACTA bet ups the challenge. You’re predicting which two horses will finish first and second, in the exact order. If your selections cross the line in that precise sequence, you win. It’s tougher than a Win or Place bet, but the payouts can be significantly higher. Not confident about the exact order, but like your horse picks? Box your bet, and as long as your selected horses finish in the top 2 spots—1st and 2nd—they can finish in any order and you’ll still win.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $2 EXACTA bet paid $25.80
Taking it a step further, a TRIFECTA bet requires you to choose the first three finishers in the exact order. Nail all three in the right sequence and you’ll score a much bigger payout—though it’s definitely harder to hit than an Exacta. Box your bet, and as long as your selected horses finish in the top 3 spots—1st through 3rd—they can finish in any order and you’ll still win.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $0.50 TRIFECTA bet paid $34.25
The SUPERFECTA is where serious bettors test their skill. You must pick the top four horses to finish in the exact order. It’s a high-risk, high-reward wager that can deliver massive payouts if you’re able to beat the odds. Box your bet, and as long as your selected horses finish in the top 4 spots—1st through 4th—they can finish in any order and you’ll still win.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $0.10 SUPERFECTA bet paid $68.72
Multi-race wagers add an extra layer of excitement to the day’s card. Instead of betting on just one race, you’re trying to predict the winners of multiple consecutive races. These bets raise the stakes—and the payouts—making them popular among players who enjoy longer-range strategy and higher risk. To increase your chances of hitting winners, you can include more than one horse in each race. That will raise your ticket cost, but it also boosts your probability of picking more winners.
DOUBLE pick the winners of two back-to-back races. It’s the most approachable multi-race bet and often serves as a great entry point for players looking to move beyond single-race wagers.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $2 DOUBLE bet paid $74.80
PICK 3 correctly select the winners of three consecutive races. Slightly tougher than the Daily Double, but with greater reward potential for a small added challenge.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $.50 PICK 3 bet paid $140.40
PICK 4 predict the winners of four races in a row. The payouts start to grow substantially here, and it's a favorite among intermediate-level bettors who enjoy a bit of suspense across multiple races.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $.50 PICK 4 bet paid $563.30
PICK 5 choose the winning horse in five straight races. Hitting all five requires strong handicapping skills—and a little luck—but the payoff can be massive, especially with longshots in the mix.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $.50 PICK 5 bet paid $16,971.10
PICK 6 is the most legendary of the multi-race bets. To win a Pick 6, you must select the winners of six consecutive races. It's incredibly difficult to hit, but that’s also why the pools can climb into life-changing territory.
Last year's Pegasus World Cup $.20 PICK 6 bet paid $53,738.14
Unlike traditional fixed-odds sports betting, where the payout is predetermined, horse racing uses a pari-mutuel system. This means that all bets on a particular race are pooled together, and the odds can change as more money is wagered until the pools close and the race goes off.
Horse racing odds represent the potential payout for a bet relative to your stake. Let’s break down what some example odds like 5/1, 5/2, and 9/5 mean, and how to calculate your winnings.
When you see 5/1 odds, it means that for every $1 you wager, you’ll win $5 if your horse comes in first. That’s 5 times your bet! Plus, you get your original $1 stake back. So, with a $2 wager on a horse that is 5/1 odds, you’d win $10 ($5 for every $1 you bet) plus your initial $2 stake back, for a total of $12 in payout.
Example bet at 5/1 odds:
Bet: $2
Horse Odds: 5/1
Total Payout: $12 (your $10 in winnings ($5 for every $1 you bet) + your $2 stake back)
With 5/2 odds, you’ll win $5 for every $2 bet. This is often considered a "shorter" odd, meaning your return is smaller compared to 5/1, but still a nice payout. For a $2 bet, you'd win $7 (your $5 in winnings ($5 for every $2 you bet) plus your original $2 stake back, for a total of $7.
Example bet at 5/2 odds:
Bet: $2
Horse Odds: 5/2
Total Payout: $7 (your $5 in winnings ($5 for every $2 you bet) + your $2 stake back)
With 9/5 odds, you’ll win $9 for every $5 bet. Like 5/2 odds, this payout is lower compared to 5/1, but still offers a good return. For a $5 bet, you would receive $14 (your $9 in winnings ($9 for every $5 you bet) plus your original $5 stake back, for a total of $14.
Example:
Bet: $5
Horse Odds: 9/5
Payout: $14 (your $9 in winnings ($9 for every $5 you bet) plus your $5 stake back)
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SCENE SETTER: The newest of the Pegasus World Cup Day features, the Filly & Mare Turf enters its fifth edition. Speedy IN OUR TIME nearly wired last year’s race before giving way to Saffie Joseph Jr. stablemate Be Your Best. The stable looks for back-to-back scores. CREVALLE D’ORO upset the local prep, the Suwanee River, at 10-1 odds, while DESTINO D’ORO notched last month’s Tropical Park Oaks over this course and distance. Canadian stars CAITLINHERGRTNESS and READY FOR SHIRL, Del Mar’s Yellow Ribbon winner HEREDIA, hot Kentucky riser PROCTOR STREET and NY/NJ stakes winner WHISKEY DECISION add new wrinkles to the local scene.
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Favorites have won 31% in Gulfstream turf stakes races over the past year with an average winner 5.6-1 odds.
The Pegasus F&M Turf has not been won wire-to-wire in its 4 editions. The best finish by a pacemaker was Alms’ second-place effort in 2022.
Half-mile splits in this race have been 48.03, 47.42, 48.62 and 46.81 (average 47.72).
The Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf has averaged 10 starters per race over its four editions.
The Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf was contested as the Marshua’s River Stakes prior to 2022.
SCENE SETTER: What kind of fireworks might we have in store for the eighth edition of this $1 million showcase? Several re-matched rivals from the Fort Lauderdale are back after chasing a North American record on the clock. Plus, multiple Grade 1 winner PROGRAM TRADING headlines for a Chad Brown barn looking to defend last year’s victory by Spirit of St Louis. California front-runner CABO SPIRIT has had a penchant for dealing upsets and will be appearing in Florida for the first time while making his 40th career start. TEST SCORE makes his first bid against elders after a strong sophomore season.
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The Pegasus World Cup Turf has boasted fields of 12 the past 6 years after 10 in the inaugural.
Irad Ortiz Jr. has won this race 4 of its 7 years and was second in 2024.
No winner of the PWC Turf has been more than 4-1/2 lengths off the lead after any official point of call.
The Pegasus World Cup Turf was contested as the Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap prior to 2019.
SCENE SETTER: The Pegasus World Cup concludes its first decade Saturday with a chance at a historical first. Defending champion WHITE ABARRIO can become the only 2-time winner in the race’s history. The 7-year-old is one of two past Florida Derby winners in the hunt, including 2025 hero TAPPAN STREET. The hits continue with 2024 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner FULL SERRANO from his California base. West Coasters have had their fair share of success, boasting 4 victories. The Who’s Who of Pegasus winners includes 6 Breeders’ Cup champions and a Preakness winner.
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All 9 winners of this race were within 2 lengths of the lead after the opening half-mile.
At least one California-based horse has finished in every Pegasus World Cup superfecta, and last year was the first time one did not finish in the trifecta.
Favorites less than 3-2 odds are 4-for-4 in this race, and 1-for-5 when that price or over.
The Pegasus World Cup was contested as the Donn Handicap prior to 2017.
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