Overview

• National Treasure, trained by Bob Baffert, won the eighth annual Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park, marking Baffert's third win in the race.
• The victory establishes National Treasure as the early leader in the 2024 racing calendar for older horses.
• National Treasure held off the late-charging Senor Buscador to win by a neck, completing the 9 furlong route in 1:50.51.
• The $3 million Grade 1 Pegasus is the first big race for older horses on the 2024 racing calendar.
• National Treasure's $1.68 million winner's share brought his career earnings to $3,283,000.