As we are nearing the Pegasus World Cup Race this year, which is set to take place on January 28 at Gulfstream Park, many bettors are now looking into the runner’s list and thinking about which contender will give them profit.
Identifying which among the runners will triumph in the Pegasus race can be challenging since there is no guarantee who will win. However, you can use facts to increase your chances of choosing the horse that will likely win the race this year. We have compiled the top 5 horses that we thought would make it to the finish line first in this year’s Pegasus World Cup race to help you narrow down your options.
Cyberknife
Cyberknife is the first name you should consider when betting for the 2023 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes. He is expected to perform his best since the Pegasus will be his final race before retiring.
The Pegasus race this year is his $3 million career-end race Gold Square’s Cyberknife, who finished second to Cody’s Wish by a neck in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile last November 5 at Keeneland, has romped three times since joining Cox’s team at Fair Grounds.
Recently, Cyberknife covered a 1/2 mile in 49.2 seconds on December 24 to place eighth among 23 horses competing at that distance. Cyberknife is the offspring of Gun Runner, the 2017 horse of the year and 2018 Pegasus World Cup winner, and is trained by Brad Cox is also a renowned achiever in the Horse Racing world.
On top of his pedigree and trainer background, Cyberknife also has an impressive history of races where he mostly won or placed second or third. You should consider placing your bet on Cyberknife in this upcoming Pegasus race.
White Abarrio
Another name that rises above all is White Abarrio. Owned by Clap Embroidery and trained by Steffie Joseph Jr., White Abarrio also has a decent list of racing experiences since 2021, when he first debuted.
White Abarrio finished his latest race, the 2022 Cigar Mile G1 race, as the third placer held last December 3, 2022. And now, his trainer is preparing him for a big race this year, the Pegasus World Cup.
This 4-year-old colt is currently in his top form, increasing his chances of winning the race. It is worth noting that White Abarrio was only defeated on his Cigar Mile run by only half-length after he raced towards the inside of Get Her Number and Mind Control, who finished first and second.
His performance on the Cigar Mile, which is also his first one-turn since last October, has earned him a 99 Beyer Speed Figure.
Proxy
Another invitee that is leading the list of favorites to win the 2023 Pegasus World Cup is Proxy. This 5-year-old Tapit offspring won Grade 1 qualifications in the Clark G1 race at Churchill Downs in 2022. He is also trained by Michael Stidham, known to train multiple graded stakes winners, and owns Godolphin, LLC.
Regarding his past performances, Proxy has had pretty impressive races where he only finished races at a minimum of fourth place. He even finished first place in his last race, the Clark Stakes, last November 25, which gives bettors a peek at his true potential in the racing field.
Proxy has gone through the right balance of training and rest, making him ready to dominate Gulfstream Park and impress his fans.
Defunded
If you are looking for a Bob Baffert Horse in the Pegasus race, you might want to check out Defunded. He is the offspring of sire Dialed In and mare Wind Caper. Defunded has won his last two races, the 2022 Awesome Again G1 race and the 2022 Native Diver Stakes G3 race.
This 5-year-old gelding has a long list of racing experience behind him, making him one of the sought-after contenders of this year’s Pegasus race.
The horse already has the perfect ingredients to win the race this January 28, the experience, enough rest, and the best trainer. It will now be up to the jockey who will guide Defunded to the finish line.
Art Collector
Lastly, we have Art Collector. You might have already heard this name before, as he has run in various races since he debuted in 2019. Along with his long list of experiences come his pronounced victories.
Art Collector has many victories in his past, making him one of the prominent names in the Pegasus race this year. Although he only finished fifth in his last race, he showed his worth in his last two and three races, where he dominated both races and finished victorious.
Final Thoughts
There might be a dozen horses who will run and try their luck at the 2023 Pegasus World Cup, but five are rising above them all. If you’re betting on this year’s Pegasus race, you might want to increase your chances of profiting by considering these runners mentioned above. Use this article as a guide to help you pick the ideal contender.
