Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational prize money
The Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational is worth $1,000,000 . That makes it the 96th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 41st richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational is
Grade I · miles · Turf · Gulfstream Park
- Racecourse
- Gulfstream Park
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade I
- Distance
- miles
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Invitation - Four year olds and older
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1986
We hold the total fund for the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:47.04 in 2026, the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational pays $9,342 for every second of the race, which is 73rd of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 36th in the United States.
Every Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational winner
41 runnings, 1986 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Test Score4 · 1:47.04 | Manny Franco | H. Graham Motion | Amerman Racing | $937,800 |
| 2025 | Spirit of St Louis6 · 1:44.50 | Tyler Gaffalione | Chad Brown | Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb & Richard Schermerhorn | $928,400 |
| 2024 | Warm Heart (IRE)4 · 1:44.45 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | |Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Westerburg | $952,300 |
| 2023 | Atone6 · 1:46.19 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Michael J. Maker | Three Diamonds Farm | $981,400 |
| 2022 | Colonel Liam5 · 1:48.00 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Robert E. & Lawana L. Low | $982,300 |
| 2021 | Colonel Liam4 · 1:53.09 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd A. Pletcher | Robert E. & Lawana L. Low | $981,700 |
| 2020 | Zulu Alpha7 · 1:51.60 | Tyler Gaffalione | Michael J. Maker | Michael Hui | $982,300 |
| 2019 | Bricks and Mortar5 · 1:54.59 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Klaravich Stables & William H. Lawrence | $6,708,329$6.7m |
| 2018 | Heart to Heart7 · 1:47.64 | Julien R. Leparoux | Brian A. Lynch | Terry Hamilton | $300,000 |
| 2017 | Almanaar (GB)5 · 1:45.63 | Joel Rosario | Chad Brown | Shadwell Racing | $350,000 |
| 2016 | Lukes Alley6 · 1:48.20 | Paco Lopez | Josie Carroll | Melnyk Racing Stables | $350,000 |
| 2015 | Mshawish5 · 1:47.22 | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Al Shaqab Racing | $300,000 |
| 2014 | Lochte4 · 1:45.67 | Orlando Bocachica | Marcus J. Vitali | Crossed Sabres Farm | $300,000 |
| 2013 | Point of Entry5 · 1:47.00 | John Velazquez | Claude R. McGaughey III | Phipps Stable | $300,000 |
| 2012 | Get Stormy6 · 1:52.78 | Ramon Domínguez | Thomas M. Bush|Thomas Bush | Mary Sullivan | $300,000 |
| 2011 | Teaks North4 · 1:46.39 | Jose Valdivia Jr. | Justin Sallusto | Jules Boutelle | $300,000 |
| 2010 | † Court Vision5 · 1:46.84 | Robby Albarado | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | IEAH Stables, Resolute Group Stables & WinStar Farm | $300,000 |
| 2009 | Kip Deville6 · 1:45.70 | Cornelio Velásquez | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | IEAH Stables, John A. & Andrew Cohen, Steve Cobb & Doug Robertson | $300,000 |
| 2008 | Einstein (BRZ)6 · 2:12.87 | Jose Lezcano | Helen Pitts | Midnight Cry Stables | $273,000 |
| 2007 | Jambalaya5 · 2:12.28 | Javier Castellano | Catherine Day Phillips | Todd & Catherine Day Phillips | $289,000 |
| 2006 | Einstein (BRZ)4 · 2:23.91 | Rafael Bejarano | Helen Pitts | Midnight Cry Stables | $190,000 |
| 2005 | Prince Arch4 · 2:11.44 | Brice Blanc | Kenneth McPeek | Ray Cottrell Sr. | $230,000 |
| 2004 | Hard Buck (BRZ)5 · 2:11.56 | Edgar Prado | Kenneth McPeek | Team Victory I | $190,000 |
| 2003 | Man from Wicklow6 · 2:11.62 | Jerry Bailey | Richard A. Violette Jr. | Richard A. Violette Jr. | $194,000 |
| 2002 | Cetewayo8 · 2:17.44 | Cornelio Velásquez | Michael Dickinson | Dr. John A. Chandler | $200,000 |
| 2001 | Subtle Power (IRE)4 · 2:13.50 | Pat Day | William I. Mott | The Thoroughbred Corporation | $140,000 |
| 2000 | Royal Anthem5 · 2:11.34 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | The Thoroughbred Corporation | $194,000 |
| 1999 | § Yagli6 · 2:10.73 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Allen E. Paulson | $200,000 |
| 1998 | Flag Down8 · 2:12.59 | José A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Allen E. Paulson | $189,000 |
| 1997 | Lassigny6 · 2:11.33 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Prince Sultan Modc Saud Al Kabeer | $169,150 |
| 1996 | Celtic Arms (FR)5 · 2:13.90 | Mike E. Smith | Rodney Rash | Gary A. Tanaka | $169,800 |
| 1995 | Misil7 · 2:12.41 | José A. Santos | Christophe Clement | Horafuki Kai | $157,000 |
| 1994 | Strolling Along4 · 2:05.01 | Jerry Bailey | Claude R. McGaughey III | Ogden Phipps | $149,250 |
| 1993 | Stagecraft (GB)6 · 2:13.24 | Jerry Bailey | William I. Mott | Darley Stud | $156,000 |
| 1992 | Passagere du Soir (GB)5 · 2:15.71 | Jerry Bailey | Christophe Clement | Paul de Moussac | $158,550 |
| 1991 | Shy Tom5 · 2:14.70 | Craig Perret | D. Wayne Lukas | Overbrook Farm | $158,000 |
| 1990 | Youmadeyourpoint4 · 1:39.60 | Douglas Valiente | Eugene Navarro | Stanley M. Ersoff | $157,600 |
| 1989 | Equalize7 · 1:41.20 | José A. Santos | Angel Penna Sr. | A. J. Menditeguy Stable | $155,350 |
| 1988 | Salem Drive6 · 1:40.60 | Gene St. Leon | Thomas J. Skiffington Jr. | Virginia Kraft Payson | $157,550 |
| 1987 | Bolshoi Boy4 · 1:44.60 | Randy Romero | Howard M. Tesher | Arthur Belford & John Greathouse Jr. | $133,810 |
| 1986 | Sondrio (IRE)5 · 1:40.60 | José A. Santos | Howard M. Tesher | Craig B. Singer | $134,620 |
41 of the 41 runnings name the rider, 41 name the trainer and 41 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 41 carry the total prize money for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational has paid, season by season
Total prize money, 1986 to 2026
The total prize money went from $134,620 in 1986 to $937,800 in 2026, 7.0 times more. Every year is converted at today's rate, so the line is the money the race puts up rather than the money the exchange rate did.
Who wins the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel Liam | 2 | 2021, 2022 |
| Einstein | 2 | 2006, 2008 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Derby City Distaff StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 87 | Florida DerbyGulfstream Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 88 | Godolphin MileMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 89 | Haskell StakesMonmouth Park Racetrack | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 90 | Jockey Club Gold CupBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 91 | La Troienne StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 92 | Louisiana DerbyFair Grounds Race Course | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 93 | Manhattan StakesBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 94 | Metropolitan HandicapBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 95 | Pacific Classic StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 97 | Pennsylvania DerbyParx Racing and Casino, | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 98 | Rebel StakesOaklawn Park Race Track | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 99 | Southwest StakesOaklawn Park Race Track | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 100 | Whitney StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 101 | Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisAuteuil Racecourse | France | $966,239 | €850,000 |
| 102 | Commonwealth CupAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | $965,248 | £725,750 |
| 103 | Mile Championship Nambu HaiMorioka Racecourse | Japan | $938,448 | ¥140,000,000 |
| 104 | St Leger StakesDoncaster Racecourse | Great Britain | $931,000 | £700,000 |
| 105 | Japan Breeding Farms' Cup SprintChanges yearly | Japan | $911,635 | ¥136,000,000 |
| 106 | Kashiwa KinenFunabashi Racecourse, Funabashi, Chiba | Japan | $911,635 | ¥136,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 41st of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds Race Course | Grade II | $1,000,000 |
| Manhattan Stakes | Belmont Park | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Metropolitan Handicap | Belmont Park | Grade 1 | $1,000,000 |
| Pacific Classic Stakes | Del Mar Racetrack | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Pennsylvania Derby | Parx Racing and Casino, | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Rebel Stakes | Oaklawn Park Race Track | Grade II | $1,000,000 |
| Southwest Stakes | Oaklawn Park Race Track | Grade III | $1,000,000 |
| Whitney Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational prize money?
$1,000,000.
Where does the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational rank among the richest races in the world?
96th of 997. 95 races pay more, the nearest of them Derby City Distaff Stakes. In the United States it is 41st of 196.
Which horse has won the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational most often?
Colonel Liam, 2 times, in 2021, 2022.
Which jockey has won the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational most often?
Jerry Bailey, with 7 wins between 1992 and 2003.
When was the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational first run?
1986. This page holds 41 runnings, from 1986 to 2026.
How far is the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational?
miles, on turf, at Gulfstream Park.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money