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White Abarrio Dominates $3M Pegasus World Cup (G1) with Record-Breaking Win

White Abarrio, owned by C2 Racing Stable, Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and Antonio Pagnano, delivered a sensational performance in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park. The 6-year-old surged past pacesetter Saudi Crown on the far turn, took command entering the stretch, and cruised to a stakes-record 6 ¼-length win under jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.

Jonsson Calls Out S A Racing Media: A Wake-Up Call or Misstep?

Nic Jonsson, prominent South African racehorse owner and head of the multinational company Jonsson Workwear, delivered a stinging critique of the country’s racing media during his post race interview on national tv. His comments centered around what he described as inaccurate and poorly researched reports regarding the naming of his horse, Eight On Eighteen, the winner of the Cape Town Met.

Eight on Eighteen Shines in Cape Town Met Victory

The only three-year-old in the lineup, Eight on Eighteen, showcased brilliance with a late charge along the inside rail to claim victory in the Grade 1 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.

Gimme A Prince Back to His Best with Electrifying Victory!

The Grade 1 sprinter Gimme A Prince proved he still has what it takes, overcoming a year marred by injuries and setbacks to reclaim his spot at the top with a scintillating performance.

Race favorite Dyce settled just behind a brisk pace set by the Gqeberha-based Cruise Control, with Surjay, the Grade 1 Mercury Sprint winner, also in the early mix. Trailing closely were Seeking The Stars and Cafe Culture, both well-positioned to strike. Meanwhile, Gimme A Prince, sitting comfortably four lengths off the leaders, was poised for his moment.

Rascova Rated Properly, Wins!

We’ve been vocal about how Rascova has been ridden in the past, but this time, with a jockey at the top of his game, she was finally rated like the quality horse she is and clinched a well-deserved Grade 1 victory – the Majorca Stakes over 1600m. Jockey Gavin Lerena take a bow!

Spirit of St. Louis Captures $1M Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1)

Making the most of a rare trip outside New York, Spirit of St. Louis claimed his first graded stakes victory by a neck in Saturday’s $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) presented by Qatar Racing at Gulfstream Park.

Warren Kennedy’s Magic Touch Seals Crocetti’s Big Sprint Win in NZ

South African jockey Warren Kennedy produced a masterclass aboard Crocetti in the Group 1 Railway Stakes on World Pool Day at Ellerslie Racecourse, New Zealand.

Positioned perfectly in third throughout, Crocetti unleashed a decisive turn of foot in the final stages to chase down the frontrunners, including the highly-rated favorite, Alabama Lass, a standout three-year-old filly. Under Kennedy’s trademark determination, the talented gelding darted through a narrow gap between horses, sealing an impressive victory.