Headline Performances by Empire of The Sun and Two FriendsSkippylongstocking Wins $3 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (GI) Test Score Wins $1 Million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (GI) Destino D’Oro Wins $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G2) Record $48.5 Million Wagered on the 2026 Pegasus World CupPEGASUS WORLD CUP 2026 IMAGES HEREHALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1/ST’s 2026 Pegasus World Cup returned to Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 24, marking a decade as one of the most influential events in Thoroughbred racing. The milestone edition unfolded before a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 guests, blending elite competition, elevated hospitality, and live entertainment to deliver a signature Pegasus World Cup experience that continues to redefine the sport. Nationally broadcast and distributed worldwide, the event once again drew A-list celebrities, cultural tastemakers, and racing fans alike, highlighting its place as a defining fixture on the international racing calendar. The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational (GI) was won by Skippylongstocking, owned by Daniel Alonso, trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione.
Belinda Stronach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST, presented the winning connections with the Baccarat Pegase Horse in Black, valued at $57,000, along with the signature championship rings. The $1 million Pegasus World Cup Championship Turf Invitational (GI) was claimed by Test Score, owned by Amerman Racing LLC, trained by H. Graham Motion and ridden by Manuel Franco and awarded with the Baccarat Pegase Horse in Clear, valued at $50,000. The $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (GII) was won by Destino D’Oro, owned by Steve Landers Racing LLC, trained by Brad Cox, and ridden by Jose Alvarado. Winning connections toasted their victories with Champagne Pommery.The 2026 Pegasus World Cup race day set a $48.5 million record handle, surpassing the previous 2024 record of $47 million. In total, 164 horses competed in the 13-race card for more than $5.8 million in purses including multiple graded stakes winners, international contenders, and championship-level runners.”The 10th anniversary Pegasus World Cup was celebrated in true South Florida style and lived up to its reputation as horse racing’s hottest party! What began a decade ago as a bold idea has evolved into one of the most anticipated events in horse racing, uniting world-class sport with entertainment, hospitality, and culture.
The undeniable success of this milestone reflects the dedication of our partners, horsemen and women, sponsors, and fans, and for that we are truly grateful,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST.Celebrities and notable attendees included Mark Wahlberg, Kevin O’Leary, Braxton Berrios, Offset, Taja Abitbol, Larsa Pippen, David Grutman, Isabela Grutman, Frank Walker, Nicole Walker, Andre Sakhai, Griffin Johnson, Myles Shear, Ashley Taylor Arguello, Kiki Barth, Hannah Selleck, Carlita, Brittany Leah Peltz and more.Influencers and content creators included Dale Moss, Jesse Solomon, Myles O’Neal, Ana Wolfermann, Silvana Mojica, Micah Lussier, Jimmy Presnell, Full story available on Benzinga.com
