Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park has become one of the premier events on the annual horse racing calendar. The 2025 edition promises to be an extraordinary day filled with thrilling races, great betting options, and exciting entertainment for on-track fans. Whether you are a passionate racing enthusiast playing off-track or planning a trip to Gulfstream, the Pegasus World Cup is for you.

The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat on Saturday, Jan. 25 headlines a blockbuster 13-race program featuring 10 stakes races. The undercard will be topped by the $1 million 1/ST BET Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes and the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational Stakes. Post time for the first of 13 races will be 11 a.m. ET and the action will air on NBC, Peacock, and FanDuel TV.

2025 Pegasus World Cup Day Wagering Menu

The 2025 Pegasus World Cup Day will feature a comprehensive wagering menu catering to both casual bettors and serious horseplayers.

Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta and superfecta wagering will be available on all races, and rolling daily doubles and pick 3 wagers will cover every race on the card. A Super Hi-5 will be offered on the final two races of the day.

There will be plenty of multi-race bets to choose from. The pick 4 will be offered starting on various races throughout the card, including the much-looked-forward-to late pick 4 on races 10-13. Track officials estimate a $1.5 million pool will be up for grabs in the late pick 4. There will be 50-cent pick 5 bets offered on the first five and last five races of the day. The early pick 5 (and middle Pick 5 if one is added as it was last year) will feature mandatory payouts. Gulfstream Park estimates a $2.5 million pot in the late pick 5 pool starting in race 9. Pick 5 wagers at Gulfstream feature a low 15% takeout.

The Tropical Turf Pick 3 will continue to be available as it is every Friday through Sunday with $3 base denomination and a player-friendly 15% takeout. The Tropical Turf Pick 3 has been averaging a pool of roughly $70,000 per day with a recent average payoff of $1,200 for a winning ticket.

Gulfstream Park’s 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 will be offered starting race 8 on the last six races of Pegasus World Cup day. If there is not a unique winner, the pool will carry over to a mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 Sunday, Jan. 26.

Entertainment Lineup

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For those in attendance on track at Gulfstream Park, the Pegasus World Cup will not only be about racing and wagering. The event is designed to be a fully-rounded day at the races offering an entertainment experience befitting a see-and-be-seen day on the south Florida social calendar.

The 2025 Pegasus will feature headline musical performances and a wide variety of activities including a fashion show, a best-dressed competition, interactive experiences including virtual reality and photo booths, and a red carpet with interviews of arriving celebrities from the worlds of sports, entertainment, fashion, and social media.

Plus, if your idea of fun revolves around food and drinks, you will not be disappointed thanks to a wide array of culinary delights ranging from gourmet dining and specialty cocktail bars and beverage stations to food trucks, food stalls, and beer vendors. Pegasus logo merchandise shopping will also be available.

Pegasus World Cup Day has become known for its high-energy musical acts in addition to the high-octane action on the racetrack, and 2025 will be no exception. Attendees can look forward to Carousel Club performances by country and pop singer-songwriter Dasha and headliner acts like South African DJ Black Coffee as well as EDM DJ Diplo, who is a native of south Florida.

Carousel Cup VIP admission for Pegasus Day is $550 and is open to guests 21 and older. For tickets along the rail in a prime viewing area for the musical performances, the exclusive SirDavis Garden is also available. To search ticket options, go to pegasusworldcup.com/tickets for more information. General admission starts at $125.

Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park promises to be a celebration of horse racing, handicapping, entertainment, and food. With a diverse wagering menu and an impressive lineup of activities, the program will offer something for everyone as of one of the most anticipated days of the year in horse racing.