The $400,000 race is the feature event on a stakes-filled Saturday at Fair Grounds Race Course in Louisiana.
Brad Cox
A full field of 12 is expected for the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park, including handicap stars First Mission and Saudi Crown.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage meets seven rivals, none of which were in the Derby, in the second jewel of the American Triple Crown.
The world's most famous race has a fascinating 19-horse field and 14 fillies will compete in the Kentucky Oaks.
Woodbine's leading rider Kazushi Kimura will ride Japanese invader Mandarin Hero in the Santa Anita Derby, a major KY Derby prep
Angel of Empire earned 100 points for the win and is now second on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with 154 points.
Trained by Brad Cox, who earlier won his 2,000th career race, Angel of Empire threw his name into the Derby hat.
A start in the 163rd running of Canada's most famous horse race is a longshot but fans hope the Ontario-bred Grade 2 winner will come home.
The Friday night feature kicks off Preakness weekend; the Classic Empire - Babcock filly is making her 3rd start of her 3-year-old campaign.
The fast-improving Gun Runner colt, trained by Brad Cox, lands 100 Kentucky Derby points; filly Secret Oath rallies for third.
Brad Cox, trainer of Knicks Go, was also a winner on the night, as was the now-retired horse's jockey Joel Rosario.
A field of nine will go postward for Gulfstream Park's marquee race including Knicks Go, the 2021 winner and Mark Casse-trained Sir Winston.
Post positions for Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) will be drawn Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
The top horses and humans will be honoured at the 51st Eclipse Award ceremony at Santa Anita racetrack on February 10.
The Sept. 18 Mile is a Win and You're In race for the Breeders' Cup; the Pattison International is also on Saturday.
