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National Treasure, Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat, Gulfstream Park, Eclipse Sportswire

Five Takeaways You Need to Know From Pegasus World Cup Weekend

Tom Pedulla offers five takeaways from Pegasus World Cup day on Saturday at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

National Treasure Wins Pegasus World Cup, Warm Heart Breaks Course Record in Pegasus Turf

National Treasure took command turning for home, opened up a lead in the stretch, and outlasted late-running Senor Buscador to the wire to win the eighth running of $3 million Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational presented By Baccarat Jan.

Hall of Fame jockey Isaac Burns Murphy, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Isaac Murphy: The King of 19th Century Jockeys

He was the Eddie Arcaro, the Willie Shoemaker of his era. More than 145 years ago, the son of a slave began to carve his indelible mark on the tree of American Thoroughbred history.

A slight man, Isaac Burns Murphy was known for his soft hands and bowlegs. Weighing in at 70 pounds when he launched his career, Murphy rode upright, rather than in a crouch, and he was a superb judge of pace. His mounts tended to close with devastating speed, often winning by a head or less. Those tight finishes came to be known as "Murfinishes."

Kelly Dorman, Cody Dorman, 2023 Horse of the Year, Cody’s Wish, Eclipse Awards

An Emotional Eclipse Awards Night to Remember

For the second straight year, nearly 500 Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry luminaries congregated at The Breakers Palm Beach, the esteemed resort and part of Princess Diana lore, for the 53rd Annual Eclipse Awards.

Sheltered from the haze of the South Florida humidity in the elegant Ponce de Leon ballroom, those in attendance witnessed a night to remember, complete with excitement, tears, and a fair share of comedic relief.

Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park, Saffie Joseph Jr., Eclipse Sportswire

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Chats Pegasus World Cup Prospects, Ambitions, and Kentucky Derby

Saffie Joseph Jr. has come far in a relatively short time since leaving his native Barbados and arriving in South Florida with two horses in 2011.

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