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Skippylongstocking Upsets White Abarrio to Win $3 Million Pegasus World Cup

The 21-1 winner returned $45.20 to give jockey Tyler Gaffalione his first Pegasus victory.

Overview

  • Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. sent out the winner and runner-up as Skippylongstocking reeled in the defending champion late.
  • The win pushed Skippylongstocking’s career bankroll to roughly $5.5 million in his fourth Pegasus attempt.
  • White Abarrio, making his first start since being scratched at the Breeders’ Cup, finished second with Full Serrano third.
  • Test Score took the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf, completing a 1-2 finish for trainer Graham Motion over One Stripe.
  • Destino d’Oro won the $500,000 Filly & Mare Turf at 15-1, topping a $281.80 $1 exacta with 70-1 Crevalle d’Oro.