Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio delivered a world-class stretch run to take the Pegasus. It was always possible, but not exactly fully expected.

White Abarrio, winner of the 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic, claims victory at the Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the richest race in the U.S.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — White Abarrio won the $3 million Pegasus World Cup with a dominant performance at Gulfstream on Saturday. He ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:48.05 under jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who earned his third career Pegasus victory.

Breeders' Cup Classic champion White Abarrio puts on a powerful performance, running away from the field in the final stretch win the Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

Having then won the Whitney Stakes and Breeders' Cup Classic for trainer Rick Dutrow, the son of Race Day ran poorly in both the Saudi Cup and Metropolitan Handicap, but looked to be on his way back to form when dropped in grade for his first run back with Joseph.

With Saturday’s win in the 1 1/8-mile stakes, White Abarrio improved to seven victories and a second in nine career races at Gulfsream, where his lone off-the-board finish came in the 2023 Pegasus when he finished eighth.