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Gulfstream Park Releases Second List Of Invitees For Pegasus World Cup, Turf

Defending champion Knicks Go continues to headline the list of invitees for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

Korea Racing Authority's Knicks Go, the odds-on favorite to be named 2021 Horse of the Year next month, is most prominent among the 12 names on the second invitational list for the 1 1/8-mile stakes for 4-year-olds and up, which will headline a blockbuster card that will also feature the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) and the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G3).

Knicks Go, who registered a dominating 2 ½-length front-running victory in last year's Pegasus World Cup and concluded his 2021 season with a dazzling victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar, also headlined the initial invitation list on Jan. 9. Others on both the first and second invitation lists include Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Life Is Good, Ginobili, Happy Saver, Sir Winston and Super Stock. Chess Chief, Fearless, Law Professor, Olympiad, Stiletto Boy and Title Ready were added to the second list of 12 invitees.

The reserves on the second list of invitations are American Theorem, Commandeer, Endorsed, Forewarned and Happy American.

Michael Iavarone's Flavius, a Juddmonte homebred who was purchased at the Keeneland November sale, has been added to the list of invitees for the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1), a 1 1/8-mile turf stakes for 4-year-olds and up. The multiple-stakes winner formerly trained by Chad Brown replaces Two Emmys on the second invitation list, which is once again headed by defending champion Colonel Liam, who captured last season's Pegasus Turf by a head over stablemate Largent. Other horses on both the first and second invitation lists include Channel Cat, Cross Border, Doswell, Field Pass, Hit The Road, March to the Arch, Never Surprised, Point Me By, Sacred Life and Space Traveller.

The reserve invitees on the second list for the Pegasus Turf are Atone, Bob and Jackie, English Bee, and Law Professor.

Bipartisanship, who rallied from off the pace to capture the Tropical Park Oaks at Gulfstream last time out for trainer Graham Motion, and Stunning Princess, who finished a close second the Tropical Park Oaks for trainer Danny Gargan, are new additions to the second invitation list for the inaugural running of the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf. Others on both the first and second invitation lists for 1 1/16-mile turf race for older fillies and mares include Alms, Bodhicitta, Gift List, In a Hurry, Lady Speightspeare, Nicest, Regal Glory, Shifty She, Summer in Saratoga and Sweet Melania.

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‘Every Bit As Good Or Better’: Life Is Good Breezes For Pegasus World Cup

WinStar Farm and CHC Inc.'s Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Life Is Good turned in another sharp work Saturday morning as he nears his next scheduled start in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park.

The 4-year-old Into Mischief gelding breezed five furlongs in 1:00.36 at Palm Beach Downs for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, third-fastest of 14 horses. Pletcher continues to be impressed with the way he Life Is Good is heading into the 1 1/8-mile Pegasus.

“Just another super work this morning. Looked awesome, finished up really strong, galloped out great. Looks good here this afternoon. We're very, very happy with him,” Pletcher said. “I had him in a minute and two-fifths, had him shading 23 [seconds] the last quarter. He galloped out seven-eighths in 1:26 and two and just looked great doing it.”


Saturday was Life Is Good's sixth work since his front-running 5 ¾-length triumph in the Breeders' Cup Nov. 6, the last five coming in South Florida, where he has never raced and had never trained until mid-December.

Based in California at 2 and for the start of his 3-year-old year, winning the Sham (G3) and San Felipe (G2), Life Is Good joined Pletcher last summer and suffered his first career loss by a neck in the H. Allen Jerkens (G1). He beat older horses in each of his last two starts, prepping for the Breeders' Cup in the one-mile Kelso (G2).

The Sham, at 1 1/16 miles, is the longest race to date for Life Is Good.

“I love the way he's settled in here. He's been really training well, but also a little more relaxed,” Pletcher said. “I think he likes the environment at Palm Beach Downs. We kind of take him out when he's the only horse on the racetrack, so he's enjoying that.

“His works, he couldn't work any better but he's always been such an exceptional work horse that I guess anything other than exceptional would be concerning,” he added. “He seems to be every bit as good or better than he was going into the Breeders' Cup.”

Pletcher said Robert and Lawana Low's Colonel Liam emerged well from his five-furlong breeze in 1:00.23 Friday at Palm Beach Downs, the fastest of 11 horses, as he prepares to defend his title in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1).

“Very pleased. It looks like he's coming up to it in good order,” he said. “One more breeze to go, but all systems go.”

Other Pletcher horses on the initial Pegasus Turf invite list were Repole Stable's Never Surprised and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Twin Creeks Racing Stables' Largent. Never Surprised, winner of Gulfstream's Dec. 26 Tropical Park Derby, remains on track following a Friday breeze in 51.40 seconds at Palm Beach Downs.

Largent ran fourth in the Tropical Turf (G3) Jan. 8 at Gulfstream, his first start since finishing second by a neck to Colonel Liam in last winter's Pegasus Turf.

“I have to talk to the connections. I don't know that we're going to be able to bounce back in three weeks,” Pletcher said. “I want to see how he does this week, but right now we're just kind of playing it day by day.”

The Pegasus World Cup program will feature seven graded-stakes worth $5.2 million in purses, including the inaugural $500,000 Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G3) where Pletcher is planning to run the Lows' multiple graded-stakes winner Sweet Melania. Sweet Melania worked a half-mile in 50.43 seconds Friday at Palm Beach Downs.

Also on the work tab for Pletcher Saturday was Donegal Racing's Mo Donegal. The 3-year-old son of champion Uncle Mo, winner of the Dec. 4 Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct, went five furlongs in 1:01.26, fourth-fastest of 14 horses, and is being pointed to the $250,000 Holy Bull (G3) Feb. 5 as his season debut.

“Mo Donegal worked this morning, five-eighths, and went really well,” Pletcher said. “We're on target for the Holy Bull.”

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Entertainment Line-Up, Hospitality Partners Unveiled For Pegasus World Cup

1/ST Experience, the innovation-focused hospitality and entertainment division of 1/ST, is pleased to announce an iconic entertainment line-up and exciting new hospitality partnerships for the 2022 Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

At the 2022 Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park will unveil Hallandale's newest hospitality hotspot, the Carousel Club, where DJ Cassidy will bring his critically acclaimed groundbreaking series, 'Pass the Mic,' to the stage for the very first time. The unprecedented musical experience will feature legendary artists Ja Rule, Lil' Kim, Mase, and special surprise performers.

In his globally revered viral phenomenon turned hit television series, Cassidy has passed the mic to 190 iconic musical artists including Earth Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Salt 'N Pepa, Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men, TLC, Missy Elliott and Wyclef Jean. Taking his transformative format to yet another level, DJ Cassidy will literally 'Pass The Mic' live from icon to icon, creating a truly unique musical concept exclusively for this year's event. The innovative 'Pass The Mic' stage design will feature a custom multiple level layout of LED screens and bespoke decor in collaboration with Kat Bell, owner and creative director of Argyle Design.

“Our goal for Pegasus World Cup is always to produce a race day experience where guests can expect the unexpected,” said Jimmy Vargas, CEO, 1/ST Experience. “This year, the Pegasus World Cup is all about firsts. It will be the first time DJ Cassidy brings 'Pass the Mic,' his viral sensation, live to a stage. It will also be the first time we open Carousel Club before it becomes a permanent fixture at Gulfstream Park. It will also be the first time Faena brings Tryst, their immersive burlesque show, out of the Faena Theater and to Gulfstream Park to entertain guests between the races.”

In the trackside Carousel Club, world-renowned ultraclub E11EVEN Miami is partnering with Breakthrough Hospitality Group (operating partners of Carousel Club) to host VIPs. Gala, South Beach's newest lounge, will host a VIP Garden, and Davidoff will have a Cigar Lounge. Guests will enjoy the signature Pink Jockey cocktails made with Tito's Vodka, as well as Tequila Reimagined with Casatera. Iconic rosė Whispering Angel will also host an idyllic rosé garden along the track.

Over in the Flamingo Room, Faena Live will be bringing their popular immersive cabaret, Tryst, where The h.wood Group's modern-day supper club Delilah will be serving their elegant American fare.

“We are very excited about all of the new partners we have on board this year. Each partner represents the best of the best. It's going to be a spectacular day,” added Vargas.

For the second year, Pegasus World Cup is partnering with Baccarat, the French luxury brand internationally renowned as a leader in high-end and exclusive crystal products, as the event's Official Trophy Purveyor.

The winning owners, trainers and jockeys from the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series races will each be presented with Championship Rings designed by local Miami jeweler, BooDaddy Diamonds.

Since 2017, the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational has welcomed legendary Thoroughbred racehorses, including Arrogate (Longines World's Best Racehorse 2016 and 2017 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner),California Chrome (two-time American Horse of the Year 2014 and 2016 and 2017 Pegasus World Cup Invitational runner-up), Gun Runner (American Horse of the Year 2017 and 2018 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner), City of Light (2019 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner), Mucho Gusto (2020 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner)and Knicks Go (2021 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner) ridden by award-winning jockeys Mike Smith(Arrogate), Florent Geroux (Gun Runner), Javier Castellano (City of Light), Irad Ortiz Jr. (Mucho Gusto) and Joel Rosario (Knicks Go).

Racing history has been made in front of celebrities Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Gene Simmons, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Olivia Culpo, Vanessa Hudgens and Vin Diesel, to name just a few. In addition to the excitement on the track, Pegasus World Cup guests have enjoyed post-race performances by Nelly & T-Pain (2020), Snoop Dogg & Mark Ronson (2019), Post Malone (2018) and Thomas Rhett (2017).

Individual tickets are now on sale to the public and range in price from $79 to $1,250 and include a variety of levels for every race day experience. Tickets can be purchased online at https://pegasusworldcup.com. Luxury Suites and Ultra VIP packages range from $25,000 to $50,000 and are available by contacting premiumseating@pegasusworldcup.com.

The excitement of the 2022 Pegasus World Cup, including coverage of the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational and the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational will be broadcast live on NBC from 4:30-6:00 pm E.T. on Saturday, Jan. 29.

For more information, visit www.pegasusworldcup.com or follow Pegasus World Cup on socials @PegasusWorldCup.

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Report: Ortiz, Jr. To Miss 3-4 Weeks

Irad Ortiz, Jr., who only recently returned from a 30-day suspension, will be sidelined 3-4 weeks with a knee fracture, according to a tweet from Daily Racing Form's Marty McGee.

The three-time reigning Eclipse Award-winning jockey was given 30 days for separate riding infractions at Aqueduct Dec. 3 and 4 and returned to the saddle at Gulfstream Park Thursday, Jan. 6. Ortiz, Jr. was aboard Shea On a Mission (Mission Impazible) in Hallandale Jan. 7 and was injured when the 4-year-old filly became fractious in the gates. He took off his remaining two mounts Thursday and was ultimately forced to forego his mounts for Friday and Saturday as well.

Should he remain sidelined through the end of January, Ortiz, Jr. would miss the Pegasus World Cup meeting Jan. 29, at which he was booked to ride 'TDN Rising Star' and GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile hero Life Is Good (Into Mischief).

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