Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational
Horse race
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The Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for invited fillies and mares that are four years old or older, over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the turf held annually in January at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $500,000.
Hallandale Beach, Florida,
United States
| Class | Grade II |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulfstream Park Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States |
| Inaugurated | 2001 (as Marshua's River Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Turf |
| Sponsor | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (since 2022) |
| Website | Gulfstream Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Invitational – Fillies and mares, four years old or older |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | US$500,000 (2022) |
History
The race was inaugurated in 14 March 2001 as the Marshua's River Stakes over a much shorter distance of about 5 furlongs[1] and named after the winning mare Marshua's River[2] who won nine races in her career including the Grade III Suwannee River Stakes.
The event has been run at the current distance of 1+1⁄16 miles since 2005.[3]
The event was upgraded to a Grade III event in 2011.[4]
In 2021 the event was run over a distance of 1 mile.[3]
In 2022 Gulfstream Park administration rebranded the event as part of the Pegasus World Cup and renamed the event as Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational with a significant increase in the purse to $500,000.[5] The distance of the event was reverted back to 1+1⁄16 miles.
In 2024 the event was upgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to a Grade II.[6]
Records
Speed record:
- 1:39.56 – Sandiva (2017)
Margins:
- 6+1⁄4 lengths – Dance the Slew (2003)
Most wins:
- 2 – Sandiva (IRE) (2016, 2017)
Most wins by a jockey
- 3 – Javier Castellano (2016, 2017, 2019)
Most wins by a trainer
- 4 – Christophe Clement (2004, 2007, 2014, 2015)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Al Shaqab Racing (2016, 2017)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational | ||||||||||
| 2026 | Destino d'Oro | Junior Alvarado | Brad H. Cox | Steve Landers Racing LLC | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.33 | $490,500 | II | [7][8] | |
| 2025 | Be Your Best (IRE) | Edgard J. Zayas | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | Michael J. Ryan | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.06 | $470,880 | II | [9] | |
| 2024 | Didia (ARG) | José Ortiz | Ignacio Correas IV | Merriebelle Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.90 | $500,000 | II | [10] | |
| 2023 | Queen Goddess | Luis Saez | Michael McCarthy | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Gary Barber | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.91 | $500,000 | III | [11] | |
| 2022 | Regal Glory | José Ortiz | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | abt. 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.74 | $490,500 | III | [12] | |
| Marshua's River Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2021 | Zofelle (IRE) | Tyler Gaffalione | Brendan Walsh | Heider Family Stables | 1 mile | 1:32.42 | $125,000 | III | [13] | |
| 2020 | Magic Star | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Don Alberto Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.67 | $150,000 | III | [14] | |
| 2019 | Bellavais | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Bortolazzo Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.98 | $150,000 | III | [15] | |
| 2018 | Ultra Brat | Nik Juarez | H. Graham Motion | Alex G. Campbell Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.35 | $150,000 | III | [16] | |
| 2017 | Sandiva (IRE) | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Al Shaqab Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.56 | $150,000 | III | [17] | |
| 2016 | Sandiva (IRE) | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Al Shaqab Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.04 | $150,000 | III | [18] | |
| 2015 | Parranda | John R. Velazquez | Christophe Clement | China Horse Club | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.53 | $150,000 | III | [19] | |
| 2014 | Naples Bay | Joe Bravo | Christophe Clement | Edward A. Cox Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.73 | $100,000 | III | [20] | |
| 2013 | Hard Not to Like | Joseph Rocco Jr. | Michael R. Matz | Garland Williamson | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.70 | $100,000 | III | [21] | |
| 2012 | Heavenly Landing | Corey J. Lanerie | Eddie Kenneally | Summerplace Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.70 | $100,000 | III | [22] | |
| 2011 | Justaroundmidnight (IRE) | Joe Bravo | Patrick L. Biancone | Mrs. Paul Shanahan | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.27 | $100,000 | III | [23] | |
| 2010 | Waquoit's Love | René R. Douglas | Timothy A. Hills | Stuart S. Janney III | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.18 | $100,000 | Listed | [24] | |
| 2009 | Quiet Harbor | Eddie Castro | Claude R. McGaughey III | Dennis J. Federico | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.02 | $100,000 | Listed | [25] | |
| 2008 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 2007 | Bright Abundance | Kent J. Desormeaux | Christophe Clement | Jon & Sarah Kelly | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.77 | $75,000 | Listed | [26] | |
| 2006 | My Lordship | Cornelio H. Velasquez | William I. Mott | Live Oak Plantation | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.48 | $75,000 | Listed | [27] | |
| 2005 | Angela's Love | Kieren Fallon | Dale L. Romans | Bill & Vicki Poston | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.39 | $60,000 | [28] | ||
| 2004 | Dedication (FR) | Edgar S. Prado | Christophe Clement | Mrs. Alec Head | 1 mile | 1:37.87 | $67,350 | [29] | ||
| 2003 | Dance the Slew | Mark Guidry | Mark Shuman | Michael J. Gil | 1 mile & 70 yards | 1:42.44 | $52,700 | Off turf[30] | ||
| 2002 | Flying Birdie | José Alberto Rivera | Happy Alter | Alter's Racing Stable | 5 furlongs | 56.38 | $75,000 | Listed | [31] | |
| 2001 | Elvi Gamble | José A. Vélez Jr. | George K. Angelopoulos | My Tarapsa Farm | abt. 5 furlongs | 55.84 | $84,325 | Listed | [1] | |
Legend:
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