On Saturday, January 27, 2018, Gun Runner capped off an amazing year winning the Grade 1, $16,300,000 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden flawlessly by jockey Florent Geroux, the Winchell Thoroughbreds-owned 2017 Horse of the Year finished in a final time of 1:47.41 for the 1 1/8-mile main track event. Gun Runner’s final margin of victory was 2 1/2 lengths over Travers winner West Coast, who himself finished 10 3/4 lengths ahead of a late-rallying Gunnevera.
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2018 PEGASUS WORLD CUP RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
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If there was any doubt left regarding the world’s top dirt horse, then Gun Runner surely dispelled the remaining skeptics with a triumphant swan song score in Saturday’s Grade 1, $16,300,000 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park. See the finishing order, results, and payouts below. Also, be sure to download our 2018 Pegasus World Cup Wagering Guide by clicking the button below. These wagering guides are included at least once a month as part of our premium picks packages.
| # | HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY | OWNER | LESSEE | FINAL ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Gun Runner | Steve Asmussen | Florent Geroux | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Three Chimneys Farm | 1.10* | |
| 2nd | 2 | West Coast | Bob Baffert | Javier Castellano | Gary and Mary West | 3.70 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Gunnevera | Antonio Sano | Luis Saez | Margoth | Gallo Stables | 13.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Fear the Cowboy | Efren Loza, Jr. | Tyler Gaffalione | Kathleen Amaya and Raffaele Centofanti | Stronach Stables, Ronald Frankel and Jerry Frankel | 74.40 |
| 5th | 11 | Seeking the Soul | Dallas Stewart | John Velazquez | Charles E. Fipke | 41.20 | |
| 6th | 3 | Stellar Wind | Chad Brown | Joel Rosario | Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith | 40.70 | |
| 7th | 5 | Collected | Bob Baffert | Mike Smith | Speedway Stable LLC | 7.30 | |
| 8th | 4 | Sharp Azteca | Jorge Navarro | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Ivan Rodriguez and Martin Scharf | Ron Paolucci, Ashley Quartarolo | 4.30 |
| 9th | 12 | Giant Expectations | Peter Eurton | Gary Stevens | Exline-Border Racing LLC, Gatto Racing LLC and Garrett Zubok | Pegasus Race Participants, LLC | 63.10 |
| 10th | 8 | War Story | Jorge Navarro | Jose Ortiz | Looch Racing Stables, Inc., Glenn K. Ellis and Imaginary Stables | Pegasus Race Participants, LLC | 35.20 |
| 11th | 1 | Singing Bullet | Dale Romans | Robby Albarado | Stronach Stables | Pegasus Race Participants, LLC | 135.20 |
| 12th | 9 | Toast of New York | Jamie Osborne | Frankie Dettori | Al Shaqab Racing | Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, R.A. Hill Stable, Eric Young | 23.10 |
| # | HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gun Runner | Steve Asmussen | Florent Geroux | 4.20 | 3.00 | 2.80 |
| 2 | West Coast | Bob Baffert | Javier Castellano | 4.00 | 3.20 | |
| 6 | Gunnevera | Antonio Sano | Luis Saez | 4.80 |
| WAGER TYPE | NUMBERS | PAYOFF | POOL | CARRYOVER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 Exacta | 10-2 | $17.20 | $2,485,143 | |
| $1.00 Trifecta | 10-2-6 | $55.50 | $1,925,937 | |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 10-2-6-7 | $114.27 | $1,339,454 | |
| $2.00 Daily Double | 9-10 | $26.80 | $688,021 | |
| $1.00 Pick 3 | 6-9-10/13/14 (3 Correct) | $61.90 | $898,807 | |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 2-6-9-10/13/14 (4 Correct) | $4,225.05 | $2,150,785 | |
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 7-2-6-9-10/13/14 (4 Correct) | $23.45 | ||
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 7-2-6-9-10/13/14 (5 Correct) | $8,630.30 | $1,041,723 | |
| $0.20 Pick 6 Jackpot | 8/9/11-7-2-6-9-10/13/14 (6 Correct) | $11,550.02 | $1,544.386 | $3,991,012 |
| $1.00 Super High Five | 10-2-6-7-11 | $5,225.60 | $145,460 |
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