Meet the Contenders for the 2025 Pegasus World Cup

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Locked, Mystik Dan, White Abarrio, 2025 Pegasus World Cup, Jan. 25, Gulfstream Park, Eclipse Sportswire
From left to right: 2024 Cigar Mile Handicap winner Locked, 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, and 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio are three top candidates for the 2025 Pegasus World Cup Jan. 25 at Gulfstream Park. (Eclipse Sportswire)

A terrific field is taking shape for the $3 million, Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat Jan. 25 at Gulfstream Park, led by 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mystik Dan, 2023 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic winner White Abarrio, and 2024 Cigar Mile Handicap Presented by Twinspires winner Locked.

Pegasus day is one of the premier race cards of Thoroughbred calendar featuring a total of seven graded stakes races with purses of more than $5 million. The featured races will be broadcast live on NBC/Peacock from 4:30-6 p.m. ET.  Full-day coverage will be available on FanDuel TV.

In advance of marquee races, America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow of the contenders with, when available, at least one nice profile image, a workout photo, and a race image to give fans a feel for the personality and athleticism of these wonderful equine athletes. Enjoy this slideshow of the racehorses entered for the 2025 Pegasus World Cup in order based on accomplishment.

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