Pegasus World Cup 2026: Celebrities, Racing & Miami Glamour

The Pegasus World Cup 2026 proved once again that no other sporting event blends elite competition, celebrity culture, and high-glamour hospitality quite like Miami’s most anticipated race day. Celebrating its 10th anniversary at iconic Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, the milestone edition unfolded on January 24 before a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 guests, reaffirming the Pegasus World Cup’s status as horse racing’s hottest party.

Nationally broadcast and distributed to more than 150 territories worldwide, the Pegasus World Cup 2026 brought together A-list celebrities, championship-level Thoroughbreds, record-breaking wagering, and live music performances that transformed race day

into a full-scale cultural spectacle.

A-List Celebrities Turn Out for Pegasus World Cup 2026

From Hollywood to the NFL and beyond, the red carpet energy was undeniable. Celebrity attendees included Mark Wahlberg, Kevin O’Leary, Braxton Berrios, Offset, Larsa Pippen, David Grutman, Isabela Grutman, Hannah Selleck, Brittany Leah Peltz, and many more. Influencers and content creators like Dale Moss, Xandra Pohl, Myles O’Neal, Kelley Flanagan, and Paris Hilinski added social buzz, turning Gulfstream Park into one of the most Instagrammed sporting events

of the year.

The celebrity presence underscored what the Pegasus has become over the past decade: not just a race, but a global lifestyle event where sport, fashion, and entertainment collide.

Historic Wins Define the Racing Action

At the heart of the celebration was world-class Thoroughbred racing. Skippylongstocking captured the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (GI), delivering a thrilling performance for owner Daniel Alonso, trainer Saffie A. Joseph Jr., and jockey Tyler Gaffalione. The winning connections were presented with the coveted Baccarat Pegase Horse in Black, valued at $57,000, alongside signature championship rings.

The $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (GI) was claimed by Test Score, trained by H. Graham Motion and ridden by Manuel Franco, while Destino D’Oro took home the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (GII) under trainer Brad Cox. Victorious connections toasted their wins with Champagne Pommery, a long-standing Pegasus tradition.

Record-Breaking Wagering and Global Impact

Adding to the milestone moment, the Pegasus World Cup 2026 set a new race-day wagering record with $48.5 millionhandled—surpassing the previous high of $47 million. Across a stacked 13-race card featuring 164 horses, more than $5.8 million in purses were awarded, showcasing international contenders and graded stakes winners.

Belinda Stronach, Chairman and CEO of 1/ST, summed it up best:“What began a decade ago as a bold idea has evolved into one of the most anticipated events in horse racing, uniting world-class sport with entertainment, hospitality, and culture.”

Pegasus World Cup 2026 VIP Experiences

Redefine Race Day

Reimagined for the 10th anniversary, the Flamingo Room delivered a next-level VIP experience with culinary moments curated by Groot Hospitality concepts including Gekkō, Komodo, Papi Steak, and Casadonna. Guests enjoyed sweeping track views, premium cocktails, and live performances by Brian Newman, followed by a show-stopping post-race set from Empire of the Sun, who performed their iconic hit “Walking on a Dream.”

Signature cocktails like the Pegasus Paloma made with Don Julio Tequila and the Dos Cupolas featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon added a South Florida twist to classic race-day sips.

Meanwhile, the Pegasus Fan Zone at the Carousel Club—curated by Groot Hospitality and Palm Tree Crew—kept the energy high with trackside dining and race-day performances headlined by Two Friends, alongside DJ sets from Ruckusand Rae Sada.

Luxury Brands and Global Partners Power the Event

The Pegasus World Cup 2026 was supported by an impressive lineup of luxury and lifestyle partners, including Baccarat, Don Julio, Woodford Reserve, Delta SkyMiles, Stella Artois, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, CELSIUS Energy Drinks, and Visit Lauderdale. Following race day, celebrations continued at Miami’s iconic LIV Nightclub, where Frank Walker and ARTY headlined the official after-party.

Broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock, with full-day coverage on FanDuel TV, the event cemented its reputation as one of the most watched and talked-about horse racing experiences worldwide.

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As the Pegasus World Cup 2026 closed its tenth chapter, it didn’t just celebrate a decade—it set the tone for the future of Thoroughbred racing, proving that no one does sport, luxury, a

nd spectacle quite like Miami.

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