The Pegasus World Cup Day program returns this weekend as the centrepiece of the winter season, bringing together top-class runners, championship connections and one of the richest afternoons in the international racing calendar at Gulfstream Park. With multiple Grade 1 contests and a deep supporting card, Saturday promises a day defined by performance, prestige and sporting excellence rather than numbers on a tote board.
The Championship Meet resumes on Thursday, building toward a Saturday showcase that blends quality and depth across every division. From seasoned older horses to elite turf performers and accomplished fillies and mares, the programme reflects the global standing the meeting has earned in a relatively short span of time.
The headline attraction arrives late in the afternoon with a sequence of major stakes that anchor the Pegasus World Cup Day program and elevate it well beyond a routine race meeting. Ten stakes races, seven at graded level, contribute to a combined purse structure of $5.675 million, underlining the scale and ambition of the card.
Race 13 hosts the 10th running of the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1), contested over 1 1/8 miles for four-year-olds and upward. The field is led by Disco Time, drawn on the inside, alongside returning champion White Abarrio, whose presence adds depth and narrative to the feature event.
Earlier on the card, Race 12 presents the eighth edition of the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1). The race has become a proven stage for elite grass performers, and this year’s renewal includes multiple Grade 1 winners, with Program Trading representing trainer Chad Brown, who has already left a strong imprint on the race’s short history.
Race 10 features the fifth running of the $500,000 TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G2). It shapes as a competitive contest, highlighted by the return of Grade 3 winner Whiskey Decision and the presence of millionaire Caitlinhergrtness, a standout performer whose résumé includes a landmark victory in Canada’s King’s Plate against open company.
Jockey Flavien Prat plays a central role across the afternoon, partnering leading contenders in all three Pegasus World Cup races. His book underscores the calibre of riders drawn to the meeting and the confidence top stables place in proven big-race experience.
The supporting programme has also delivered momentum in recent days. Jockey Edwin Gonzalez and trainer Murat Sancal combined for successive victories on Sunday, while David Egan capped the same card with wins in both the opener and the finale, signalling strong form as the spotlight shifts to Saturday.
As the sport turns its attention to this signature event, the Pegasus World Cup Day program stands as a celebration of elite Thoroughbred racing, competitive depth and the enduring appeal of championship-level competition.
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