Horse Racing Icon Queen Goddess Gears Up for Pegasus World Cup 2024: Everything You Need To Know Before the Champ Returns To Defend Her Title

The anticipation for the 2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat is reaching a fever pitch. The return of last year’s triumphant winner, Queen Goddess, adds an extra layer of excitement to the already star-studded event. Queen Goddess is preparing to defend her crown, and the horse racing world is buzzing with anticipation. This thrilling clash of titans is set to take place at Gulfstream Park.

This highly anticipated event is poised to deliver a day brimming with exhilarating competition and heightened stakes. The occasion boasts an impressive 4.5 million dollars, standing as a pinnacle in the horse racing world. It draws the attention of both seasoned enthusiasts and casual fans alike. The question on everyone’s mind: Will Queen Goddess make a comeback that sets our hearts racing and minds reeling?

Queen Goddess set to conquer again

The X platform is buzzing with excitement. TVG recently unveiled a captivating post. It has taken the community by storm. The spotlight is on the majestic Queen Goddess. She is set to make a stunning return to defend her title at the Pegasus World Cup F&M Turf on January 27, 2024. At 6 years old, this remarkable mare boasts an impressive racing history.

Bred by Tolo Thoroughbreds in Kentucky, United States, Queen Goddess boasts a pedigree sired by Empire Maker and out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Royal Story. Guided by the expertise of trainer Michael McCarthy, she raced under the banners of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and TOLO Thoroughbreds, Inc.

Queen Goddess has graced prestigious tracks, including Del Mar, Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, Oaklawn Park, and Santa Anita. Victorious at Del Mar, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, her illustrious career boasts notable stakes wins, such as the 2022 Robert J Frankel Stakes (G3), the 2022 Santa Ana Stakes (G3), and the 2021 American Oaks (G1). However, it was her 2023 horse racing showdown that proved to be a jaw-dropping spectacle, leaving an indelible mark on racing history.

Queen Goddess reigns in a spectacular horse racing showcase

Queen Goddess showcased a new running style on January 28, 2023. It happened during the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G3T) at Gulfstream Park. Under the guidance of jockey Luis Saez, she strategically positioned herself just off the pace in the 1 1/16-mile race. She trailed the early leader Sweet Enough by 1 1/2 lengths through a half-mile in 48.03. However, as the race unfolded, Queen Goddess made her move through the far turn. She took command near the quarter pole. With a powerful rally in the stretch, she secured a 1 1/2-length victory, completing the turf test in 1:41.91.

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Queen Goddess demonstrated her versatility by adapting to a different racing strategy. The victory marked the most lucrative win of her 11-race career, securing her first graded stakes win away from Santa Anita. Queen Goddess improved her overall record to six victories, including four graded stakes, and increased her career earnings.

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