This Saturday, January 29, Virginia horse bettors have the opportunity to place their wagers on the highly anticipated sixth annual Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes. The race will commence at Gulfstream Park, located in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
The initial race out of the seven will commence at 4:30 p.m. ET, and residents of Virginia have the option to place their bets conveniently using the TVG app. In the state of Virginia, horse bettors have limited legal options to remotely wager on horse races, with TVG being one of the few available avenues.
Furthermore, the Watch TVG app offers racing enthusiasts the opportunity to access analysis and watch live interviews prior to the commencement of the race. The coverage will commence at 11:30 a.m. ET, and the app will also provide a live stream of the races as they unfold.
In addition, NBC will provide a live broadcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. However, unlike TVG, the television broadcast will not feature the comprehensive all-day coverage.
Bettors think Pegasus World Cup is a two-horse race
With only a day left before the races, it appears that bettors have narrowed down the main contenders to two horses. According to bookmakers, Knicks Go is currently the favorite for the Pegasus World Cup with odds of 6-5.
The thoroughbred, who is the reigning champion, is currently leading the race for the prestigious title of 2021 American Horse of the Year. In a remarkable start to the year, the thoroughbred secured victory in Pegasus’ $3 million race, setting the tone for an impressive season ahead. As the year progressed, the thoroughbred continued to dominate the field, triumphing in four more significant competitions.
Nevertheless, the forthcoming Pegasus World Cup will mark the ultimate competition in the illustrious 40-race tenure of the noble steed. Subsequently, the horse will bid adieu to the racing world and gracefully retire to a tranquil farm nestled in the heart of Kentucky.
Life Is Good is the sole exception among the horses, as he is not listed at odds of 10-1 or higher; instead, he stands at 7-5 odds. Unlike Knicks Go, Life Is Good is a newcomer to the racing scene, making his debut in the Pegasus World Cup, a Grade 1 race, this year.
Grade 1 classification is reserved for the pinnacle of thoroughbred racing, where the race earns this prestigious title if the average rating of the top four finishers over a three-year period is 115 or higher.
With only six previous races under its belt, the Pegasus World Cup may cause bettors to hesitate, considering Life Is Good’s lack of experience. Nevertheless, this rising star has already built an impressive track record.
With five wins and a second-place finish in his initial six starts, Life is Good emerged as a highly appealing option for the betting market.
A mere week ago, Life Is Good held the position of the preferred choice with odds of 3-5, while Knicks Go, on the other hand, gained significant attention with odds of 3-1.
Complete betting odds
Due to an influx of bets favoring Knicks Go and Life Is Good, the remaining participants are being categorized as underdogs by bookmakers.
Chess Chief is ranked third with odds of 10-1, offering a competitive price. On the other hand, Commandeer is at the bottom with odds of 30-1.
TVG has provided the current odds for all nine horses competing in the 1 1/8 mile dirt race.
Steve Schult, a New York native, has been immersed in the gambling world for the past ten years. Throughout his career, he has served as a staff writer for prestigious publications like the World Series of Poker and Bluff Magazine, and also took on the role of online content manager for Card Player Media. During this time, he extensively covered high-stakes poker tournaments and the broader casino industry. Now, as a managing editor for Catena Media, Schult will redirect much of his attention towards the Virginia, Maryland, and Florida markets.
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