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Skippylongstocking Pulls Off Major Upset in Pegasus
25 Jan
Summary
- Skippylongstocking, a 21-1 long shot, won the Pegasus World Cup.
- White Abarrio, the favorite, was denied a chance at a repeat win.
- Jockey Tyler Gaffalione secured his first Pegasus win.
Skippylongstocking delivered a stunning upset on Saturday, winning the $3 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park. The 21-1 long shot, ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, rallied in the stretch to defeat White Abarrio, who was aiming to be the first horse to win the prestigious race in consecutive years.
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. expressed mixed emotions, proud of both his horses. While White Abarrio, a favorite, was unable to secure the repeat win, Skippylongstocking's victory marked a career-defining moment. The 7-year-old horse's win also boosted his lifetime earnings significantly, and jockey Tyler Gaffalione finally claimed his long-awaited Pegasus victory after participating in all ten editions of the race.
The Pegasus Day festivities at Gulfstream Park included ten stakes races with purses totaling $5.675 million. The event also attracted celebrities, with actor Mark Wahlberg making a notable appearance before the main race. Separate races also saw Test Score win the Pegasus World Cup Turf and Destino d'Oro claim the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational.
