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Pegasus and Derby Hopefuls Gear Up with Key Workouts

Pegasus and Derby Hopefuls Gear Up with Key Workouts

Recent training sessions at Gulfstream Park and other facilities have seen Pegasus World Cup and Kentucky Derby contenders fine-tuning their form. On January 18, 2024, notable workouts showcased the preparations of these thoroughbreds.

At Gulfstream Park, Señor Buscador, a multiple graded-stakes winner and 6-year-old son of Mineshaft, completed a five-furlong breeze. He clocked 1:01.08. This workout is part of his preparation for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational on January 27. Señor Buscador, trained by Todd Fincher, recently finished second in the Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct.

Full Count Felicia is a 5-year-old mare by War Front. Brittany Russell trains her. The mare completed a four-furlong workout in 48.50 seconds at Palm Meadows. This was her final preparation before her start in the $500,000 Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf.

The Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf, a one 1/16-mile race, is among seven graded stakes on the Pegasus World Cup program. They will announce the entries and post positions for these races soon.

Other graded-stakes winners across the country also had timed workouts. These include Storm the Court, Hoist the Gold, Trademark, Champions Dream, Disarm, Durante, Linda's Gift, and Zoffarelli. These horses demonstrated readiness for upcoming races with their respective training performances.

Kentucky Derby 2024 hopefuls also made their presence felt. Bonus Move, Mission Beach, and Regalo had notable workouts at Gulfstream Park. They also worked out at Laurel Park. This shows they are preparing for the prestigious event.

These workouts are crucial for conditioning and tuning the horses. They prepare the horses for major upcoming races, such as the Pegasus World Cup and the Kentucky Derby.

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