Owner

C2 Racing Stable, Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Antonio Pagnano

Trainer

Saffie Joseph Jr.

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

ML

3/1

Skinny

Winner of the 2022 Florida Derby (G1) and 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), the 6-year-old enters off a couple seven-furlong prep races. Could be the favorite at post time.

Owner

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Walmac Farm

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

John Velazquez

ML

5/2

Skinny

This 4-year-old could very well go off the favorite after coming back from an 11-month layoff to impressively win an allowance optional claimer in October and the Cigar Mile (G2) in December. Won the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) as a 2-year-old.

Owner

Daniel Alonso

Trainer

Saffie Joseph Jr.

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

ML

10/1

Skinny

Has competed in 20 consecutive graded stakes races. Won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) and Charles Town Classic (G2) last year. Has been first, second or third in 17 of 28 starts. Has three wins across Gulfstream.

Owner

Calumet Farm

Trainer

Doug O’Neill

Jockey

Frankie Dettori

ML

10/1

Skinny

His only Grade 1 victory came in August when he won the Pacific Classic at odds of 22-1. Finished 11th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and third in November in the Native Diver (G3). Has won two of 16 starts.

Owner

FMQ Stables

Trainer

Brad Cox

Jockey

Florent Geroux

ML

9/2

Skinny

He’s run some big races and impressive speed figures. Won a listed stakes at Fair Grounds in December, but was 13th in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) and 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) in 2023. Did win the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) in ’23. Hard to question trainer.

Owner

Michael Iavarone, Jules Iavarone, Carrie Brogden, Kevin Pollard, Ed Gorry, David Menard

Trainer

Bobby S. Dibona

Jockey

Dylan Davis

ML

30/1

Skinny

This son of Constitution has 6 victories across Gulfstream including last winter’s Gulfstream Park Mile (G2). His trip last year to Churchill Downs resulted in a fourth-place finish in the Alysheba (G2) and fifth-place finish in the Foster (G1). Will need to come off the pace.

Owner

Repole Stable, St Elias Stable

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

Luis Saez

ML

15/1

Skinny

Was third in last year’s Pegasus and went on to win the Suburban (G2). He’s a game 5-year-old who is 5-4-5 in 19 starts. Always tough to leave out.

Owner

Lea Farms, LLC

Trainer

Jorge Delgado

Jockey

Javier Castellano

ML

30/1

Skinny

She’s the only filly in the field. She won two of her three starts over Gulfstream’s track and was second prepping for the Pegasus in December in the Rampart. Her biggest victory was winning the Alabama (G1) at Saratoga last summer.

Owner

4 G Racing, LLC, Valley View Farm LLC, Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby III

Trainer

Ken Meek

Jockey

Brian Hernandez Jr.

ML

8/1

Skinny

He’s the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner and Preakness (G1) runner-up. Finished sixth in December in the Malibu (G1), but that was at seven furlongs, a six-month layoff, and after two days of travel. Looks to rebound here.

Owner

Eric Waller, Sharon Waller

Trainer

Philip D’Amato

Jockey

Antonio Fresu

ML

10/1

Skinny

This 4-year-old won the Santa Anita Derby (G1) last year before finishing seventh in the Kentucky Derby (G1). His last three starts – Indiana Derby (G3), Pennsylvania Derby (G1), Malbu Stakes (G1) – have all resulted in second-place finishes.

Owner

Rockingham Ranch, David Bernsen, LLC, Litte Red Feather Racing

Trainer

Jose D’Angelo

Jockey

Emisael Jaramillo

ML

20/1

Skinny

Won the San Antonio (G2) and San Pasqual (G2) in consecutive starts last winter at Santa Anita. But he’s only raced three times since, and hasn’t raced since finishing fifth in July at Del Mar in the San Diego (G2)

Owner

Stronach Stables, Joel Hunsburger

Trainer

Harold Ladouceur

Jockey

Rajiv Maragh

ML

50/1

Skinny

One of a leg of the Canadian Triple Crown in September with a four-length in the Prince of Wales at Fort Erie. Was not a factor when sixth here in December in the Harlan’s Holiday (G3). Popular jockey recently came back from three-year retirement.

Owner

Madaket Stables, LLC, Michael Dubb, Richard Schermerhorn

Trainer

Chad Brown

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

ML

20/1

Skinny

Has won several stakes races restricted to New York breds at Saratoga and Aqueduct. His lone start against open company last year was a troubled fifth-place finish in the Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland. Trainer Brown is always dangerous.

Owner

West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing, LLC, Pine Racing Stables, William Freeman, Michael Valdes, John Ballantyne

Trainer

Shug McGaughey

Jockey

Frankie Dettori

ML

3/1

Skinny

Enters off a victory in the Red Smith (G2) in November. Started his career with three consecutive victories. Finished fifth in this race last year. Has been no worse than third in seven of 10 starts. One of two for Hall of Famer McGaughey.

Owner

Paradise Farms Corp, David Staudacher, Angelo Carlesimo

Trainer

Michael Maker

Jockey

Edgard Zayas

ML

20/1

Skinny

Trainer Maker has won this race twice, with Atone in 2023 and Zulu Alpha in 2020. The 6-year-old is still chasing his first graded victory, having finished second last year in the Wise Dan (G2) and Arlington Stakes (G3).

Owner

Red Baron’s Barn LLC, Rancho Temescal LLC

Trainer

Mark Glatt

Jockey

Luis Saez

ML

8/1

Skinny

California shipper enters off a second-place finish in the San Gabriel (G2) after winning the Seabiscuit (G1). This 5-year-old has a record of 4-2-1 in 10 turf races and will be coming from a little off the pace.

Owner

Trainer

Jockey

ML

Skinny

Owner

Spendthrift Farm

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

ML

6/1

Skinny

Enters off two consecutive victories, the last in the Fort Lauderdale (G2). Has six wins in 14 turf races, is undefeated in two starts at the distance, and seems to like the turf here with two wins in three starts.

Owner

Live Oak Plantation

Trainer

Michael Trombetta

Jockey

Dylan Davis

ML

12/1

Skinny

If you throw out his Breeders’ Cup Mile performance this 6-year-old usually makes his presence felt. Was beaten less than a length in the Fort Lauderdale here in December and won the Woodbine Mile (G1) in September. He’s never been worse than third in three starts across Gulfstream.

Owner

Whisper Hill Farm, LLC

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

John Velazquez

ML

20/1

Skinny

Won the Turf Cup (G1) at Kentucky Downs in August and was fourth here in December in the Fort Lauderdale (G2). Has won only two of his last 19 races, but Pletcher won this race in consecutive years with Colonel Liam in 2021-22.

Owner

Godolphin LLC

Trainer

Charles Appleby

Jockey

William Buick

ML

2/1

Skinny

This globe-trotting 6-year-old is the likely favorite. Is a Grade 1 winner in the U.S., and Canada, has also raced in Dubai and Bahrain, and won the Arlington Million (G1) last year. He’s a winner of 10 of 19 starts. Appleby ships to win.

Owner

Little Red Feather Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Old Bones Racing Stable, LLC

Trainer

Philip D’Amato

Jockey

Oisin Murphy

ML

15/1

Skinny

Hasn’t missed any dances having raced in 18 consecutive graded stakes. Consistent 6-year-old gelding who enters off a second-place finish in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) Will be running late.

Owner

West Point Thoroughbred, Woodford Racing, LLC

Trainer

Shug McGaughey

Jockey

Jose Ortiz

ML

20/1

Skinny

Enters having won four consecutive races, including the River City (G3) last time out. The 5-year-old has recently found success racing close to the front but also has closed from off the pace. One of two for Hall of Famer McGaughey.

Owner

Mr. and Mrs. William Warren Jr.

Trainer

Michael McCarthy

Jockey

Umberto Rispoli

ML

15/1

Skinny

Comes to the Pegasus on a three-race winning streak, including his last in the Hollywood Derby (G1). Has five wins in nine turf races. McCarthy won the Pegasus World Cup in 2019 with City of Light, the sire of Formidable Man.

Owner

Trainer

Jockey

ML

Skinny

Owner

Joseph Allen LLC

Trainer

James J. Toner

Jockey

Junior Alvarado

ML

20/1

Skinny

This 6-year-old son of War Front has won three of 21 starts and has finished second or third in another dozen starts. Finished fifth behind Major Dude, Fort Washington, Win for the Money and Grand Sonata here in the Fort Lauderdale (G2) last month. Does draw the rail here.

Owner

Michael Ryan

Trainer

Saffie Joseph Jr.

Jockey

Edgard Zayas

ML

6/1

Skinny

Comes into the race off consecutive victories in the Suwannee River (G3) here and Long Island (G3) at Aqueduct after being placed in Joseph’s barn. The two wins come after 13 consecutive losses but some game performances in the American Oaks (G1) and Del Mar Oaks (G1).

Owner

Black Type Thoroughbreds, Swinbank Stables, Steve Adkisson, Christopher Dunn, Anthony Spinazzola

Trainer

George Weaver

Jockey

John Velazquez

ML

9/2

Skinny

Comes into the race off a career high having won the Matriarch (G1) at Del Mar Dec. 1. The 5-year-old has been such a consistent performer, with a record of 4-6-3 in 17 career starts. In seven starts last year, she was 2-2-2. Was second in the Gulfstream Park Oaks back in 2023.

Owner

Resolute Racing and Miller Racing, LLC

Trainer

Sallie A. Joseph Jr.

Jockey

Edwin Gonzalez

ML

Skinny

Owner

Resolute Racing

Trainer

Mark Casse

Jockey

Dylan Davis

ML

15/1

Skinny

Another Resolute horse who enters off a second-place finish in the Mrs. Revere (G2) at Churchill Downs. She’s unbeaten in two starts over this course and won the Lake George (G3) over the summer at Saratoga.

Owner

Shadwell Stable

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

Frankie Dettori

ML

4/1

Skinny

Irish-bred 4-year-old debut who had raced in the U.K. made his North American debut a winning one Nov. 2 with a victory in the Goldikova (G3) at Del Mar. Has five wins in eight career starts and led nearly throughout in her debut. Daughter of Blue Point could improve in her second U.S. start.

Owner

Gary Barber and Team Valor International LLC

Trainer

Todd Pletcher

Jockey

Irad Ortiz Jr.

ML

8/1

Skinny

Was a Group 1 winner in South Africa before finishing sixth after a troubled trip in in her U.S. debut in December in the Suwannee River (G3). The 6-year-old mare has won five of 17 starts and could be sitting on a big performance.

Owner

D. J. Stable LLC

Trainer

Mark Casse

Jockey

Javir Castellanos

ML

8/1

Skinny

Hall of Fame trainer and rider will have this 5-year-old mare enter off a troubled second-place finish here in the Suwanee River (G3) Dec. 21. She’s a Grade 2 winner and should be running late.

Owner

Ecurie des Charmes

Trainer

Brendan P. Walsh

Jockey

Tyler Gaffalione

ML

10/1

Skinny

This game 4-year-old filly came from over the summer and was an impressive winner in her U.S. debut at Keeneland in October. She enters this race off a fourth-place finish in the Mrs. Revere (G2) at Churchill, beaten less than two lengths. Very live.

Owner

Abbondanza Racing LLC, Omar Aldabbagh, Michael Iavorone

Trainer

Richard Baltas

Jockey

Umberto Rispoli

ML

20/1

Skinny

Lightly-raced daughter of Demarchelier made a splash winning the Autumn Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita in October and followed up with a fifth-place finish there in the American Oaks (G1). Eight turf starts have yielded a record of 3-2-1. Best might be yet to come.

Owner

Resolute Racing

Trainer

Ignacio Correas IV

Jockey

Jose Ortiz

ML

15/1

Skinny

She’s a Group 1 winner in Chile who will be making her U.S. debut riding a three-race win streak. Not much known about her but she likely will be running late.

Owner

Cairoli Racing Stable and Magic Stables, Inc.

Trainer

Antonio Sano

Jockey

Emisael Jaramillo

ML

Skinny

Owner

Head of Plains Partners LLC

Trainer

Chad Brown

Jockey

Luis Saez

ML

5/1

Skinny

This 7-year-old mare has been amazing in her consistency and performance. Twenty of her last 23 starts have come against graded company. She’s been first, second or third in 20 of her 30 starts, and was a closing fourth, beaten less than two lengths, in last year’s Pegasus Filly & Mare.

Owner

Glen Hill Farm

Trainer

Jack Sisterson

Jockey

Edwin Gonzalez

ML

15/1

Skinny

She’s a Grade 3 winner who finished third last time out at a mile in the Suwannee River (G3). Has a record of 2-2-2 in eight turf races. Should be part of the pace scenario.

Owner

Cotton House Racing

Trainer

Christophe Clement

Jockey

Oisin Murphy

ML

20/1

Skinny

Raced in before coming to the U.S. last year and finished sixth in the Pebbles (G3) at Aqueduct and won the Tropical Park Oaks over this course Dec. 14. The 4-year-old raced just off the pace in the Oaks. Clement always seems to be a factor, especially on the turf.