Pegasus, The World’s Richest Horse Race, Returns To Miami

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If you’re looking to start 2018 off on a good start, you don’t want to miss this. The second edition of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational will be taking place on January 27, 2018. Pegasus is the world’s richest thoroughbred horse race and will return to Gulfstream Park with an extraordinary, new record-setting, $16 million grand prize.

The Pegasus World Cup Invitational is a bold event that has captured global attention as it leads North American thoroughbred horse racing back into the spotlight. By creating the world’s richest race, The Stronach Group is on a mission to attract the best horses and owners from around the world, in turn offering fans a chance to experience horse racing like never before.

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“The inaugural Pegasus World Cup Invitational set a new benchmark for entertainment and excitement,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and President of The Stronach Group. “For 2018, we are building on that momentum to create new experiences for our fans including elevated food and beverage offerings, an amazing entertainment line-up and, of course, world-class thoroughbred racing.”

The inaugural Pegasus World Cup Invitational in 2017 had a $12 million grand prize and featured one of the most highly anticipated match-ups in thoroughbred racing history when Arrogate beat California Chrome to take home the top prize.

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Fans from around the world including Usher, Gene Simmons, Vanessa Hudgens, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Mike Ditka, Bobby Flay, Juanes, Thomas Rhett, Karolina Kurkova, Aaron Paul, Maria Menounos, Omar Benson Miller, Matt Iseman, Carson Kressley, Ray Lewis, Ray Allen, Tyrod Taylor, Ki-Jana Carter, Randy Moss and Tony Dorsett were in attendance to witness history.

Tickets are available now.