Race Recaps Knicks Go Strong in Pegasus World Cup Victory January 23, 2021 Credit: Coglianese Photos / Derbe Glass Race Recaps Knicks Go Strong in Pegasus World Cup Victory January 23, 2021 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Korea Racing Authority’s Knicks Go was strong as ever in his victory in Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Knicks Go broke alertly from post 4 under Joel Rosario as the 6/5 favorite and went straight to the lead, where he posted opening fractions of :22.90, :46.16, and 1:09.91 while Last Judgment kept close watch. The field began to bunch heading into the far turn, but Rosario sensed the pressure and let out a notch on Knicks Go, who separated from the pack relatively quickly. Straightening for home in complete control, the Brad Cox trainee powered away to a -length score, completing the 1 1/8-mile fast dirt route in 1:47.89. Credit: Coglianese Photos “He’s a very special horse,” Rosario said. “He just goes faster and faster. … He was really enjoying what he was doing out there so I was never worried about somebody getting close to me.” Jesus’ Team fought hard in the stretch to neck out Independence Hall for second. “I am very proud of Jesus, he’s a great horse,” said trainer Jose D’Angelo. “Today, he didn’t have the luck to win because Knicks Go ran again along in front. I am very soon that Jesus will be on the top in big races. I feel proud of him.” A large gap back, Sleepy Eyes Todd crossed 3/4 of a length in front of Code of Honor and Coastal Defense for fourth. Kiss Today Goodbye, Last Judgment, Math Wizard, Tax, Mr Freeze, and Harpers First Ride completed the order of finish. Knicks Go’s win was his fourth straight (all since he transferred to the Cox barn in late 2019/early 2020) including the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) last time out. The Maryland-bred 5-year-old son of Paynter, purchased as a yearling for $87,000 improved his record to 18-6-3-1 with $3,088,995 earned. “He is one of the top handicap horses in the country now,” Cox said. “He’s a top horse. This is what you get up for every day, seven days a week, long days: for moments like this. I’m very proud of the horse and my team and thank the Korea Racing Authority for the opportunity with this horse.” Knicks Go returned $4.60 to win, $3.60 to place, and $3 to show. Jesus’ Team brought back $8.60 to place and $4.80 to show, while Independence Hall paid $10 to show.
Kentucky Downs and Del Mar Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 683 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
Kentucky Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 565 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
College Football Picks & NFL Tips | Dudes Who Bet Sports 205 Aaron & Papa Dude give their College Football picks for… Read More
Pacific Classic 2024 Picks and Rapid-Fire | Blinkers Off 682 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1… Read More
Del Mar Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 564 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint] Aaron previews the 2024 Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Kentucky… Read More
Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Kentucky Downs on September… Read More
Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club… Read More
Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf] Dr. Miranda gives her exacta picks & plays from the… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024 Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with… Read More