by Xpressbet
January 25, 2019
Handicapping the Pegasus World Cup is now easier than ever with our Pegasus World Cup Handicapping Headquarters.
Get a leg up on the competition with our Free Wager Guide, packed with valuable insights from the nation's top handicappers. Download it today to see how our veteran handicappers are betting the Pegasus, Pegasus Turf and the other seven stakes races on the card. This year’s team of handicappers includes:
| Race Name | Grade | Purse | Distance/Surface | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach S. | $125,000 | 7 1/2 Furlongs/Turf | F&M 4&UP | |
| Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint S. | $150,000 | 5 Furlongs/Turf | 4&UP | |
| Ladies' Turf Sprint | $150,000 | 5 Furlongs/Turf | F&M 4&UP | |
| Hurricane Bertie S. | III | $150,000 | 7 Furlongs/Dirt | F&M 4&UP |
| La Prevoyante H. | III | $200,000 | 1 1/2 Miles/Turf | F&M 4&UP |
| W. L. McKnight H. | III | $200,000 | 1 1/2 Miles/Turf | 4&UP |
| Fred W. Hooper S. | III | $150,000 | 1 Miles/Dirt | 4&UP |
| Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. | $7,000,000 | 1 3/16 Miles/Turf | 3&UP | |
| Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. | I | $9,000,000 | 1 1/8 Miles/Dirt | 3&UP |
Meet the horses who will be competing in the $9 Million Pegasus World Cup and the $7 Million Pegasus World Cup Turf. Each Pegasus World Cup horse, from Accelerate to True Timber has a dedicated page with recent workouts, trainer interviews and race record to help you handicap the race and pick winners.
During the Pegasus World Cup Post Position Draw, the Morning Line Odds were set by the Gulfstream Park morning line maker. The morning line maker's job is to predict, as accurately as possible, the final odds of each individual race on a day’s program. Here are the post positions and morning line odds for the Pegasus World Cup Contenders
Pegasus World Cup Invitational
| Post Position | Pegasus Contender | Morning Line Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bravazo | 12/1 |
| 2 | Something Awesome | 20/1 |
| 3 | City of Light | 5/2 |
| 4 | Seeking the Soul | 12/1 |
| 5 | Accelerate | 9/5 |
| 6 | Tom's d'Etat | 20/1 |
| 7 | True Timber | 30/1 |
| 8 | Gunnevera | 8/1 |
| 9 | Kukulkan | 30/1 |
| 10 | Audible | 10/1 |
| 11 | Imperative | 30/1 |
| 12 | Patternrecognition | 10/1 |
Pegasus World Cup Turf
| Post Position | Turf Contender | Morning Line Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Wand | 9-2 |
| 2 | Yoshida | 5-2 |
| 3 | Channel Maker | 12-1 |
| 4 | Aerolithe | 8-1 |
| 5 | Next Shares | 15-1 |
| 6 | Fahan Mura | 30-1 |
| 7 | Bricks and Mortar | 5-1 |
| 8 | Delta Prince | 15-1 |
| 9 | Catapult | 7-2 |
| 10 | Dubby Dubbie | 30-1 |
What to bet in the Pegasus World Cup? Look no further than this Wagering Menu:
The inaugural Pegasus World Cup delivered more star power than anyone could have imagined, with California Chrome and Arrogate facing off after their brilliant 1-2 finish in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic. The 2018 Pegasus World Cup provided just as much star power, with Gun Runner aiming for his 5th straight victory right before retiring. Facing Gun Runner was West Coast, the hero of the Travers Stakes and Pennsylvania Derby, who had just finished second to Gun Runner in the Breeders' Cup.