Pegasus World Cup Winners
The inaugural Pegasus World Cup was back in 2017 with Aarogate taking home the crown. Since then, Gun Runner has won which has put this race on the map. Recognized as the richest horse race in the world, people from all over the world gravitate to this great event. The best and most horses will take their shot of winning this year’s Pegasus World Cup. Who do you think will take home the crown this year?
The Pegasus World Cup is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses each year in January.
In 2020, the prize purse will offer a $3 million total purse with 2% of the purse donated to Thoroughbred aftercare.
Every year, fans descend to South Florida to take part in the spectacle that is The Pegasus World Cup. It draws over 20,000 screaming fans so it’s a great way to kick off the racing season.
The Pegasus World Cup is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses each year in January.
In 2021, the prize purse will offer a $3 million total purse with 2% of the purse donated to Thoroughbred aftercare.
Every year, fans descend to South Florida to take part in the spectacle that is The Pegasus World Cup. It draws over 20,000 screaming fans so it's a great way to kick off the racing season.
Pegasus World Cup Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Knicks Go | 5 | Joel Rosario | Brad Cox | Korea Racing Authority | 1:47.89 |
| 2020 | Mucho Gusto | 4 | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Bob Baffert | Michael Lund Petersen | 1:48.85 |
| 2019 | City of Light | 5 | J. Castellano | M. McCarthy | Mr. and Mrs. William K Warren, Jr. | 1:47.71 |
| 2018 | Gun Runner | 5 | Florent Geroux | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC & Three Chimneys Farm | 1:47.41 |
| 2017 | Arrogate | 4 | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Juddmonte Farms | 1:46.83 |
Pegasus World Cup Turf Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Colonel Liam | 4 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Robert E. and Lawana L. Low | 1:53.09 |
| 2020 | Zulu Alpha | 7 | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael J. Maker | Michael M. Hui | 1:51.60 |
| 2019 | Bricks and Mortar | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | William H. Lawrence - Klaravich Stables Inc | 1:54.6 |
| 2018 | Heart to Heart | 7 | Julien R. Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | Terry Hamilton | 1:47.64 |
| 2017 | Almanaar | 5 | Joel Rosario | Chad Brown | Shadwell Racing | 1:45.6 |
