“This Is Awesome!”: 2024 Pegasus World Cup Runner-up Horse Receives Invitation to Prestigious G1 Race Leaving Fans in Frenzy

American spectators at home races have been having a blast. The G1 Pegasus World Cup took place at Gulfstream Park not long ago. A wide variety of horses competed in the Group 1 event, and the spectators were not let down by any of the races. Not only were all of the races exciting, but so were the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes, which had a purse of $3 million.

After a thrilling race, National Treasure, winner of the 2023 Preakness Stakes, triumphed to claim the Pegasus World Cup. Nevertheless, Senor Buscador, the runner-up horse, lost the race by a neck length, so it wasn’t an easy victory. Despite placing second, the Todd Fincher-trained horse was invited to the G1 Saudi Cup due to his epic performance at Gulfstream Park. As soon as word got out, the horse’s legion of supporters took to social media to send their best wishes for his upcoming journey.

A Middle Eastern tour for the Pegasus World Cup runner-up

Kentucky-bred horse Senor Buscador had a mixed 2023 season. The horse raced in eight events, with two wins coming in the Curribot Handicap (Black Type) and the San Diego Handicap (Gr. 2). Senor Buscador has been in the horse racing scene since his maiden win at Remington Park and has built up a good fanbase. For the horse, the 2023 season came to an end at Aqueduct, and he headed to Gulfstream Park to compete in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (Gr. 1).

Starting his horse’s season in a G1 race was a brilliant move by Todd Fincher, as the event was much anticipated. Despite his best efforts, the horse was narrowly defeated in the race. However, the podium finish was not the only reason the horse became the talk of the town. According to Mike Welsch’s X post, the horse’s outstanding performance at Gulfstream Park got him the invitation for the G1 Saudi Cup. As reported by DRF, Fincher has accepted the offer, saying, “I think that suits him perfectly. So, at the moment, I’d say that’s the direction we’re going to head.” Even though the G1 race is still weeks away, the horse’s admirers were flabbergasted by this offer.

Fans united in the cheering process

Senor Buscador is well-liked by many. Fans of the horse are hoping for a repeat performance from the horse in the remaining 2024 season after its thrilling G1 Pegasus World Cup podium. The fanbase also united as soon as Mike Welsh, on X, revealed the horse’s next destination, which is the G1 Saudi Cup on February 24.

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A fan that saw Senor Buscador’s recent G1 race had a plethora of compliments for the horse.

A long-term fan of the horse can’t be more happy after this news.

Loving the 2024 season until now, this fan was just delighted by this information.

A new fan also admired the horse’s new feat.

Senor Buscador is now the focus of many horse racing enthusiasts’ anticipation. The world is awaiting the horse to repeat its spectacular performance in the next G1 Saudi Cup, which would bring immense pride to American fans out there.

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