Betting Guide
Pegasus World Cup 2024 Odds
By TVG Staff
Updated January 26, 2024
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) happens on Saturday, January 27, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It is the first top-level race of the year for handicap-division horses, and it is one of the most exciting betting opportunities of the winter season.
The field for the Pegasus World Cup is big: 12 invitees in the main field plus one also-eligible entrant. The race covers 1 ⅛ miles: a middle distance that, along with the big purse, entices the connections of not only nine-furlong horses but also stretch-out sprinters and classic-distance horses to try their hands. This makes the Pegasus World Cup an excellent handicapping puzzle, and a race that can pay big. So, make sure you know what the Pegasus World Cup odds mean, because an informed bettor is a good bettor!
Pegasus World Cup Odds Trends
Since the Pegasus World Cup Invitational began in 2017, most of the winners have been well-fancied in the wagering. Arrogate (2017), Gun Runner (2018), Knicks Go (2021), and Life Is Good (2022) were all favored in the win pools; 2019 winner City of Light and 2020 winner Mucho Gusto were each second favorites. On the win end, the Pegasus World Cup tends to be very formful.
The trend of favorites winning the Pegasus, however, is no sure thing. In 2023, most players thought it was Cyberknife’s race to lose. However, to the delight of clever bettors, a different horse dominated the race and did so at 15-1 odds. Art Collector, a Bill Mott trainee with several years of top-class experience, ran one of his career-best races and paraded to victory.
Even when favorites do run to their action, price horses have frequently spiked Pegasus World Cup exotic wagers with value. In 2022, although the top two betting choices ran 1-2, 26-1 outsider Stilleto Boy ran on to capture the show. In 2021, although Knicks Go was a heavy favorite, 11-1 Jesus’ Team and 27-1 Independence Hall filled out the trifecta. Finding the right long shot to put into your exactas and trifectas pays off well, meaning the race can be an excellent betting opportunity.
The Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile has been a major prep throughout Pegasus history. Though two-time winner Cody’s Wish has been retired to stud, several of the horses who chased him home might appear in the Pegasus World Cup. Those include Preakness winner National Treasure, who finished a gallant second. Skippylongstocking, third in the race, has already proven himself to be a tough competitor at Gulfstream Park.
None of the leaders from the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic are returning in the Pegasus World Cup, which is no surprise since so many retired. This continues a recent trend of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile being the most important Breeders’ Cup prep for the Pegasus World Cup.
Among horses who bypassed the Breeders’ Cup, expect First Mission is likely to be best fancied at the windows. He has been a buzz horse since he won the Lexington (G3) last year, and he came back from a long layoff to tally an allowance win and a good second in the Clark (G1). However, he is likely to have to face Trademark, the long shot who nosed him out in the Clark. Even so, First Mission has a better running style for Gulfstream Park than late-running Trademark.
How the Pegasus World Cup Odds Are Formulated
Morning line odds were released for the Pegasus World Cup, Pegasus World Cup Turf, and Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf on draw day, Sunday, January 21. However, it pays to keep watching the odds on race day, all the way until the horses proceed to the gate. After all, odds are decided in pari-mutuel fashion, with the final price depending on how much money bettors place on each horse compared to other horses.
There are always huge betting pools on Pegasus World Cup day. And, if you pick a winner or even an exotics candidate that most other bettors do not like, and they run well, you stand to cash a big ticket. However, if you agree with many other bettors and play a favorite, and that favorite wins, it will be a smaller but less risky payoff.
No matter what happens on the tote board between now and the moment the gates spring open for the Pegasus World Cup, TVG will always keep you close to the action! Sign up now, and take advantage of full-card broadcasts, expert analysis, and great promos all year long!
Pegasus World Cup Morning Line Odds
The morning line for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup was announced along with the draw for the race. Preakness winner National Treasure was named a heavy 9-5 favorite in the overflow field, twelve horses plus one also-eligible entrant. This means that if betting follows the morning-line odds, there is a good chance to get a nice price on other contenders in the Pegasus World Cup.
This is the full field for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup, including post positions, trainers, jockeys, and odds. Note that Gulfstream Park did not assign a morning-line price for Castle Chaos, who only draws into the field if a foe scratches ahead of him.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atone | Oisin Murphy | Mike Maker | 20-1 |
| 2 | Jerry the Nipper | Jose Ortiz | Todd Pletcher | 20-1 |
| 3 | Integration | Tyler Gaffalione | Shug McGaughey | 3-1 |
| 4 | I’m Very Busy | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad Brown | 15-1 |
| 5 | Webslinger | Edgard Zayas | Mark Casse | 15-1 |
| 6 | Kingmax | David Egan | Jorge Delgado | 12-1 |
| 7 | Adhamo | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 12-1 |
| 8 | Master Piece | Jose Lezcano | Sydney Dutrow | 8-1 |
| 9 | Warm Heart | Ryan Moore | Aidan O’Brien | 9-5 |
| 10 | Shirl’s Speight | Luis Saez | Roger Attfield | 15-1 |
| 11 | Main Event | George Weaver | Javier Castellano | 10-1 |
| 12 | Catnip | Michael Stidham | Frankie Dettori | 15-1 |
| 13 | Grand Sonata | Todd Pletcher | Tyler Gaffalione | AE |
| 14 | Anglophile | Brian Lynch | John Velazquez | AE |
Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Morning Line Odds
The grass division for older female horses takes the spotlight in the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G2), contested at 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park lawn. Like the other Pegasus World Cup races, this one also drew an overflow field: 12 in the main field plus one on the outside looking in. The morning-line favorite at 5-2 is Star Fortress, who won her American debut in the Cardinal (G3) last autumn for Cherie DeVaux.
This is the field for the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf, including post positions, jockeys, trainers, and morning-line odds.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo Consort | Ryan Moore | Todd Pletcher | 15-1 |
| 2 | Chili Flag | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 20-1 |
| 3 | Accomplished Girl | Edgard Zayas | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | 20-1 |
| 4 | Star Fortress | Luis Saez | Cherie DeVaux | 5-2 |
| 5 | Full Count Felicia | Javier Castellano | Brittany Russell | 10-1 |
| 6 | Ruby Nell | Frankie Dettori | Richard Mandella | 8-1 |
| 7 | Fluffy Socks | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad Brown | 9-2 |
| 8 | Queen Goddess | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael McCarthy | 6-1 |
| 9 | Didia | Jose Ortiz | Ignacio Correas, IV | 6-1 |
| 10 | Sister Lou Ann | Paco Lopez | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | 20-1 |
| 11 | Mission of Joy | John Velazquez | Graham Motion | 10-1 |
| 12 | Surprisingly | Oisin Murphy | Todd Pletcher | 20-1 |
| 13 | Be My Sunshine | Paco Lopez | Saffie Joseph | AE |
Keep it TVG for Your 2024 Pegasus World Cup Bets
You can watch and bet on horse racing with us live at TVG all year long, and our expert racing team has been focusing on the preparation for this $3 million race! The whole Gulfstream card on Saturday, January 27 features seven races with top horses from all over the country, and TVG features live racing and analysis all day long.
Make sure to learn about the key contenders for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup, and get ready to watch and wager live on TVG!
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Updated January 26, 2024
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) happens on Saturday, January 27, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It is the first top-level race of the year for handicap-division horses, and it is one of the most exciting betting opportunities of the winter season.
The field for the Pegasus World Cup is big: 12 invitees in the main field plus one also-eligible entrant. The race covers 1 ⅛ miles: a middle distance that, along with the big purse, entices the connections of not only nine-furlong horses but also stretch-out sprinters and classic-distance horses to try their hands. This makes the Pegasus World Cup an excellent handicapping puzzle, and a race that can pay big. So, make sure you know what the Pegasus World Cup odds mean, because an informed bettor is a good bettor!
Pegasus World Cup Odds Trends
Since the Pegasus World Cup Invitational began in 2017, most of the winners have been well-fancied in the wagering. Arrogate (2017), Gun Runner (2018), Knicks Go (2021), and Life Is Good (2022) were all favored in the win pools; 2019 winner City of Light and 2020 winner Mucho Gusto were each second favorites. On the win end, the Pegasus World Cup tends to be very formful.
The trend of favorites winning the Pegasus, however, is no sure thing. In 2023, most players thought it was Cyberknife’s race to lose. However, to the delight of clever bettors, a different horse dominated the race and did so at 15-1 odds. Art Collector, a Bill Mott trainee with several years of top-class experience, ran one of his career-best races and paraded to victory.
Even when favorites do run to their action, price horses have frequently spiked Pegasus World Cup exotic wagers with value. In 2022, although the top two betting choices ran 1-2, 26-1 outsider Stilleto Boy ran on to capture the show. In 2021, although Knicks Go was a heavy favorite, 11-1 Jesus’ Team and 27-1 Independence Hall filled out the trifecta. Finding the right long shot to put into your exactas and trifectas pays off well, meaning the race can be an excellent betting opportunity.
The Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile has been a major prep throughout Pegasus history. Though two-time winner Cody’s Wish has been retired to stud, several of the horses who chased him home might appear in the Pegasus World Cup. Those include Preakness winner National Treasure, who finished a gallant second. Skippylongstocking, third in the race, has already proven himself to be a tough competitor at Gulfstream Park.
None of the leaders from the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic are returning in the Pegasus World Cup, which is no surprise since so many retired. This continues a recent trend of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile being the most important Breeders’ Cup prep for the Pegasus World Cup.
Among horses who bypassed the Breeders’ Cup, expect First Mission is likely to be best fancied at the windows. He has been a buzz horse since he won the Lexington (G3) last year, and he came back from a long layoff to tally an allowance win and a good second in the Clark (G1). However, he is likely to have to face Trademark, the long shot who nosed him out in the Clark. Even so, First Mission has a better running style for Gulfstream Park than late-running Trademark.
How the Pegasus World Cup Odds Are Formulated
Morning line odds were released for the Pegasus World Cup, Pegasus World Cup Turf, and Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf on draw day, Sunday, January 21. However, it pays to keep watching the odds on race day, all the way until the horses proceed to the gate. After all, odds are decided in pari-mutuel fashion, with the final price depending on how much money bettors place on each horse compared to other horses.
There are always huge betting pools on Pegasus World Cup day. And, if you pick a winner or even an exotics candidate that most other bettors do not like, and they run well, you stand to cash a big ticket. However, if you agree with many other bettors and play a favorite, and that favorite wins, it will be a smaller but less risky payoff.
No matter what happens on the tote board between now and the moment the gates spring open for the Pegasus World Cup, TVG will always keep you close to the action! Sign up now, and take advantage of full-card broadcasts, expert analysis, and great promos all year long!
Pegasus World Cup Morning Line Odds
The morning line for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup was announced along with the draw for the race. Preakness winner National Treasure was named a heavy 9-5 favorite in the overflow field, twelve horses plus one also-eligible entrant. This means that if betting follows the morning-line odds, there is a good chance to get a nice price on other contenders in the Pegasus World Cup.
This is the full field for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup, including post positions, trainers, jockeys, and odds. Note that Gulfstream Park did not assign a morning-line price for Castle Chaos, who only draws into the field if a foe scratches ahead of him.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atone | Oisin Murphy | Mike Maker | 20-1 |
| 2 | Jerry the Nipper | Jose Ortiz | Todd Pletcher | 20-1 |
| 3 | Integration | Tyler Gaffalione | Shug McGaughey | 3-1 |
| 4 | I’m Very Busy | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad Brown | 15-1 |
| 5 | Webslinger | Edgard Zayas | Mark Casse | 15-1 |
| 6 | Kingmax | David Egan | Jorge Delgado | 12-1 |
| 7 | Adhamo | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 12-1 |
| 8 | Master Piece | Jose Lezcano | Sydney Dutrow | 8-1 |
| 9 | Warm Heart | Ryan Moore | Aidan O’Brien | 9-5 |
| 10 | Shirl’s Speight | Luis Saez | Roger Attfield | 15-1 |
| 11 | Main Event | George Weaver | Javier Castellano | 10-1 |
| 12 | Catnip | Michael Stidham | Frankie Dettori | 15-1 |
| 13 | Grand Sonata | Todd Pletcher | Tyler Gaffalione | AE |
| 14 | Anglophile | Brian Lynch | John Velazquez | AE |
Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Morning Line Odds
The grass division for older female horses takes the spotlight in the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G2), contested at 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park lawn. Like the other Pegasus World Cup races, this one also drew an overflow field: 12 in the main field plus one on the outside looking in. The morning-line favorite at 5-2 is Star Fortress, who won her American debut in the Cardinal (G3) last autumn for Cherie DeVaux.
This is the field for the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf, including post positions, jockeys, trainers, and morning-line odds.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo Consort | Ryan Moore | Todd Pletcher | 15-1 |
| 2 | Chili Flag | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 20-1 |
| 3 | Accomplished Girl | Edgard Zayas | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | 20-1 |
| 4 | Star Fortress | Luis Saez | Cherie DeVaux | 5-2 |
| 5 | Full Count Felicia | Javier Castellano | Brittany Russell | 10-1 |
| 6 | Ruby Nell | Frankie Dettori | Richard Mandella | 8-1 |
| 7 | Fluffy Socks | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Chad Brown | 9-2 |
| 8 | Queen Goddess | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael McCarthy | 6-1 |
| 9 | Didia | Jose Ortiz | Ignacio Correas, IV | 6-1 |
| 10 | Sister Lou Ann | Paco Lopez | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | 20-1 |
| 11 | Mission of Joy | John Velazquez | Graham Motion | 10-1 |
| 12 | Surprisingly | Oisin Murphy | Todd Pletcher | 20-1 |
| 13 | Be My Sunshine | Paco Lopez | Saffie Joseph | AE |
Keep it TVG for Your 2024 Pegasus World Cup Bets
You can watch and bet on horse racing with us live at TVG all year long, and our expert racing team has been focusing on the preparation for this $3 million race! The whole Gulfstream card on Saturday, January 27 features seven races with top horses from all over the country, and TVG features live racing and analysis all day long.
Make sure to learn about the key contenders for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup, and get ready to watch and wager live on TVG!