The Pegasus World Cup was created in 2017 and is held annually in January at Gulfstream Park. It is a Grade I event run on dirt at a distance of one mile and one furlong and is available to horses four years old and up.
A total of $43.8 million was wagered on the 12 races at the 2022 Pegasus World Cup, breaking the previous record established in 2020 by $4.1 million. In 2023, a new batch of spectacular racehorses will bring their speed and agility to Hallandale Beach, Florida. To get a feel for the 2023 Pegasus World Cup, let's get to know the leading contenders.
Cody's Wish
The 4-year-old stallion Cody's Wish ran in races in 2021 and 2022. He's among the TVG odds for Pegasus for the seventh year of the race this 2023. He descended from the pairing of Curlin and the dam Dance Card. He was bred in Kentucky, United States, by Godolphin and was trained by William Mott.He has competed and won races at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, Keeneland, Saratoga, and Tampa Bay Downs. Among his stakes victories are the 2022 Forego (G1), 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), the 2022 Hanshin (LS), and the 2022 Westchester (G3).
Taiba
Taiba, an American Thoroughbred born on April 13, 2019, will turn four in 2023. In 2022, he competed in many Grade I races, including the Santa Anita Derby and the Pennsylvania Derby, held at Santa Anita Park and Parx Racing, respectively.He was bred by Bruce C. Ryan in Kentucky, United States, and was trained by Bob Baffert to run races for Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. He competed in Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Monmouth Park, and Parx Racing.
White Abarrio
White Abarrio, a 3-year-old horse, competed in races in 2021 and 2022. His dam, Into Mischief's Catching Diamonds, gave birth to him, and his sire is Race Day. He was born in Kentucky, United States, under Saffie Joseph, Jr.'s training and has raced for Clap Embroidery. Spendthrift Farm, LLC, bred his sire.White Abarrio has competed and won at Churchill Downs, Monmouth Park, Gulfstream Park, Parx Racing, and Thistledown. His stakes victories include the 2022 Florida Derby (G1) and the 2022 Holy Bull (G3).
Simplification
Simplification is a three-year-old colt who debuted in the racing circuit in 2021. He was conceived by dam Simply Confection with his sire, Not This Time. He was bred in Florida, United States, by France Weiner & Irwin Weiner and was trained by Antonio Sano. He has raced for Bobo, Tami and De Meric, Tristan.Moreover, he has raced and won at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, the Mountaineer, Parx Racing, and Pimlico Race Course. His stakes victories include the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Mucho Macho Man (LS) in 2022.
Proxy
Proxy, a 4-year-old stallion, debuted in 2020 and raced until 2022. His parents are the sire Curlin and dam Panty Raid. Godolphin bred him in Kentucky, USA, and Michael Stidham trained him for races for Godolphin, LLC. Proxy is a veteran of the tracks at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, Keeneland, and Monmouth Park, with victories at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds. His stakes triumph came in the 2022 Clark Stakes (G1).Informative
The 5-year-old colt Informative competed in races from 2019 through 2022. Bodemeister sired him out of dam Lucky Black. He was bred in the USA by Rose Hill Farm and John Trumbulovic and was trained by Uriah St. Lewis, who also raced him.Wins have come for Informative at Aqueduct, Monmouth Park, and Parx Racing, among other tracks. Moreover, he has also competed at Belmont at Aqueduct, Charles Town, Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, Laurel Park, Monmouth Park, Parx Racing, Pimlico Race Course, and Thistledown. Notable victories in stakes races include the G3 Philip H. Iselin in 2022 and the Salvator Mile (G3) in 2021.
Charge It
Charge This colt is three years old, making its first appearance at the races in 2022. His parents were Tapit and I'll Take Charge. He was bred in Kentucky, United States, by Whisper Hill Farm, LLC, and trained by Todd Pletcher. He has competed for Whisper Hill Farm, LLC. Charge It has raced in competitions at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Gulfstream Park, winning at Belmont Park and Gulfstream Park. He has stakes win at the 2022 Dwyer.Brooklyn Strong
Four-year-old gelding Brooklyn Strong competed in races between 2020 and 2022. He came from the breeding of sire Wicked Strong and the dam Riviera Chic. He was bred in New York, United States, by Dr. Michael Gallivan & Cheryl Prudhomme and raced for Mark Schwartz. He was trained by Daniel Velazquez.Brooklyn Strong has won races at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Delaware Park and placed in races at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, Gulfstream Park, Monmouth Park, Churchill Downs, Parx Racing, and Saratoga. He won two Grade 2 races in 2020: the Remsen (G2) and the Sleepy Hollow (RS).
Conclusion
The largest horse racing event in South Florida is returning for its seventh year in 2023, offering great chances to trainers and owners of Thoroughbred horses. We hope our list of the favorites and potential contenders for the 2023 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes will help you bet on the right horse.body check tags ::
