The 2026 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park is set for Saturday, January 24, with Juddmonte’s undefeated colt Disco Time installed as the 8-5 morning-line favourite from post 1. Defending champion White Abarrio is the second choice at 4-1, aiming to become the first repeat winner of the race. The Grade 1 event carries a purse of US$3 million and headlines Gulfstream’s 10th anniversary Pegasus celebration.
The Pegasus World Cup is shaping up as a clash of generations: Disco Time, the unbeaten rising star with explosive speed figures, versus White Abarrio, the seasoned champion seeking history as the first repeat winner. Brad Cox’s dual entry adds intrigue, while Saffie Joseph Jr. fields both the defending champ and Skippylongstocking. Expect a tactical battle early, but the verdict leans toward Disco Time—his rail draw and unblemished record make him the horse to beat.
Pegasus World Cup 2026 Starters
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Notes |
| 1 | Disco Time | Brad H. Cox | Flavien Prat | Undefeated colt, 8-5 favourite |
| 2 | British Isles | David Fawkes | Diego A. Herrera | Longshot at 20-1 |
| 3 | Full Serrano | John W. Sadler | Joel Rosario | 12-1, Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile runner |
| 4 | Banishing | David Jacobson | Jose L. Ortiz | Ghostzapper colt, 15-1 |
| 5 | White Abarrio | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Defending champion, 4-1 |
| 6 | Tappan Street | Brad H. Cox | Luis Saez | Florida Derby winner, 8-1 |
| 7 | Skippylongstocking | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Tyler Gaffalione | Veteran graded stakes horse |
| 8 | Dreamlike | Todd Pletcher | Jose Gomez | Consistent 4YO colt |
| 9 | Il Miracolo | Antonio Sano | Emisael Jaramillo | Florida-based runner |
| 10 | Hoist the Gold | Dallas Stewart | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Strong sprinter stretching out |
| 11 | Saudi Crown | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Grade 1 winner, tactical speed |
| 12 | Artorius | Chad Brown | Manuel Franco | 15-1, late-running style |
