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Pegasus: Knicks Go Arrives At Gulfstream ‘Happy, Fresh And Full Of Himself’

Korea Racing Authority's Knicks Go was 'full of himself' on his first morning at Gulfstream Park Tuesday since shipping from New Orleans for a title defense in Saturday's $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) presented by 1 S/T.

The Brad Cox-trained 6-year-old, widely expected to be named Horse of the Year next month, will make the final start of his career in the Pegasus World Cup, which he won last year by a dominating 2 ¾ lengths, before starting a second career as a stallion.

“He shipped in here, arrived last night about 11:30. He settled in fine last night. His temp was good. He looked good this morning walking a little bit. His energy level was really good and we decided to train him,” Cox said. “We just jogged him about a mile and a half. He went really, really good. He seemed happy, fresh and full of himself.”

Following his victory in last year's Pegasus, Knicks Go went on to establish himself as the premier older horse in North America, finishing off his 2021 campaign with a four-race winning streak, including victories in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga and the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.

“We're trying to do what we did last year with shipping from New Orleans here. We didn't have a plane this year, but that's all good. That's not going to be an excuse. He's capable of getting on a van and taking his show on the road. He did that from Ellis to Saratoga for the Whitney the week of. It's a similar situation,” Cox said. “He certainly seems like he hasn't regressed one step from the Breeders' Cup. We're in good shape.”

In this year's Pegasus World Cup, Knicks Go, whose victories last year were accomplished with dazzling speed from gate to wire, is expected to receive a serious challenge for pacesetting duties from CHC Inc. and WinStar Farms LLC's Life Is Good, the front-running winner of the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Del Mar.

Knicks Go will once again be ridden by Joel Rosario, who has been aboard the Maryland-bred son of Paynter in all 10 starts since he was transferred to Cox.

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1/ST, Ed Brown Society Team Up for Internship Program

1/ST and the Ed Brown Society have teamed up to offer a paid internship program for African American students. Founded by Living the Dream Racing & Stables and led by Greg Harbut and Ray Daniels, the Ed Brown Society celebrates the rich history of African Americans in the equine industry and creates opportunities for young people of color to gain industry exposure, training and experience through internships and scholarships.

The multi-year commitment of $150,000 made by 1/ST will cover all costs associated with the paid internship program which will enable the Ed Brown Society to identify, recruit and place qualified minority students from both historically black colleges and universities and predominantly white institutions. Chosen interns will be compensated and will have all housing and travel expenses covered as part of the program. The Ed Brown Society will provide ongoing direction to the interns as they progress toward permanent professional placements.

The first two interns will begin their placement this spring at 1/ST RACING's Gulfstream Park. This collaborative internship program will offer African American students the opportunity to learn more about the Thoroughbred horse racing industry as they work alongside members of the experienced 1/ST team.

The program's first interns will be announced as part of the 2022 Pegasus World Cup Kick-Off Celebration taking place on Thursday at the Historic Ward Room House and Red Rooster in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami.

In addition to the internship program, 1/ST will collaborate with the Ed Brown Society to host “Ed Brown Race Days” across 1/ST RACING venues in California, Florida and Maryland to further support and promote diversity and inclusivity in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.

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1/ST Partners With Ed Brown Society On Internship Program For African American Students

In advance of the 2022 Pegasus World Cup, 1/ST announces a multi-year partnership with the Ed Brown Society that will include a paid internship program for African American students.

Founded by Living the Dream Racing and Stables and led by respected industry connections Greg Harbut and Ray Daniels, the Ed Brown Society celebrates the rich history of African Americans in the equine industry and creates opportunities for young people of color to gain industry exposure, training and experience through internships and scholarships.

The first two interns will begin their placement this spring at 1/ST Racing's Gulfstream Park. This collaborative internship program will offer African American students the opportunity to learn more about the Thoroughbred horse racing industry as they work alongside members of the experienced 1/ST team.

“1/ST is pleased to be the first industry partner of the Ed Brown Society. We are impressed with the commitment of the organization and Living the Dream Stables to racing as a whole and increasing diversity in particular. We are looking forward to working with Ray, Greg and the rest of their team in the years to come,” said Jason Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, 1/ST Content.

“As a third-generation horseman, and one of the few African American professionals in the industry, I am extremely excited about the work of the Ed Brown Society, and I am delighted that 1/ST has joined us to advance our mission,” said Ed Brown Society Chairman Greg Harbut, whose great-grandfather was the groom of world-renowned Thoroughbred Man O' War.

The introductions of the first interns and acknowledgement of the partnership between 1/ST and the Ed Brown Society will be made as part of the 2022 Pegasus World Cup Kick-Off Celebration taking place on Thursday, January 27th at the Historic Ward Room House and Red Rooster in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami featuring D-Nice, Darin Atwater and the Soulful Symphony.

In addition to the internship program, 1/ST will collaborate with the Ed Brown Society to host “Ed Brown Race Days” across 1/ST Racing venues in California, Florida and Maryland to further support and promote diversity and inclusivity in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing, including for the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In at Santa Anita.

The Ed Brown Society is named in honor of Edward Dudley Brown. Born into slavery in Lexington, Ky., Dudley Brown went on to become one of the most accomplished horsemen in the history of Thoroughbred horse racing. Founded by Living The Dream Racing and Stables, Greg Harbut and Ray Daniels also furthered the cause of minority participation in the industry through their respective ownership interests in the 2020 Kentucky Derby runner, Necker Island.

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Gulfstream Park: Wednesday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Has $500,000 Guarantee

The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $500,000 for Wednesday's nine-race program at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

First race post time is 12:30 p.m. ET.

Multiple tickets with all six winners were sold Sunday, each worth $3,806.06. The popular multi-race wager has gone unsolved for eight consecutive racing days since a $159,442.38 payout Jan. 13.

The Rainbow 6 jackpot is paid out when there is a single unique ticket sold with all six winners. On days when there is no unique ticket, 70 percent of that day's pool goes back to those bettors holding tickets with the most winners, while 30 percent is carried over to the jackpot pool.

Wednesday's Rainbow 6 spans Races 4-9.

Who's Hot: Jockey Junior Alvarado visited the circle twice Sunday, with Six Feet Apart ($3.40) in Race 1 and Lucago ($5) in Race 8. Jockey Paco Lopez also doubled aboard Yeguita Queen ($12.20) in Race 3 and Phantom Vision ($13.40) in Race 9. Trainer David Fawkes saddled two winners, Riveting Spirit ($10) in Race 5 and Doctor Ron ($10) in Race 10.

Notes: Starting Wednesday, jockey Jose Ortiz will begin riding at the Championship Meet. Irad Ortiz Jr.'s younger brother is named in four races Wednesday and five Thursday, and is expected to be aboard Sacred Life in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) and Regal Glory in the $500,000 Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf (G3) Jan. 29. Jose Ortiz had 39 wins and nearly $1.8 million in purse earnings during the 2019-2020 Championship Meet, and 50 wins and more than $2.5 million in purses earned last winter.

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