2021 Pegasus World Cup Betting
- By A.J. Ryder on January 1, 2021 20:47 GMT
The biggest flat race on the American calendar in July is the widely-anticipated Pegasus World Cup which is set to run at Gulfstream Park on January 23rd. This 1m1f contest for older horses will bring together a solid selection of runners from all over the place while many of thoroughbred racing’s fans will be eagerly anticipating another run from Bob Baffert’s Charlatan - who was able to muster up a big impression on his return to the track in the Malibu Stakes.
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It looks as though the bookmakers think that he’s definitely the one to watch here and it;s notable that the Pegasus now acts as a feeder race for the Saudi Cup which runs a month later in the middle east and figures to deliver a very large (albeit controversial) purse to the winner.
Charlatan definitely looks a step above most of his competition right now and if he can channel what he showed navigating the dirt course at Santa Anita when he shows up in Hallandale Beach, you have every chance of seeing him exceed expectations.
RIght now, punters will find Charlatan trading at a slim 7/4 best price in ante post markets as a number of other runners are trading at higher prices - but one has to wonder whether they can handle the Baffert charge at his best?
Knicks Go is a very exciting prospect and he comes into the race with a price of around 3/1 to hit the finish line first. There is a chance that if Charlatan goes off at a price around even money that Knicks Go could wind up coming out of the gate at a higher price than 3/1 on the day.
Mucho Gusto is looking for another big performance with a solid 6/1 price available. Tax runs in the Claiborne Farms colours and is priced at an enticing 7/1 which might lead some to back him each-way. Happy Saver can be backed at 11/1 while Code of Honor looms as a 14/1 shout.
