Madaket Road Withdraws from Pegasus World Cup Invitational
Madaket Road will not participate in the GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. Tom Ryan, racing manager for SF Racing, confirmed this news via Twitter on January 23, 2026.
Details of the Withdrawal
The 4-year-old colt, sired by Quality Road, is pulling out due to an abscess. Ryan remarked on the unfortunate timing of the situation. Madaket Road will soon return to California for recovery. Prior to this development, he was listed at 10-1 in the morning line.
Performance Background
This decision follows Madaket Road’s recent performance, where he finished fourth in the GI Malibu Stakes. With his withdrawal, another contender, Lightning Tones, who is trained by Tonalist, will now enter the race.
Key Information
- Horse Name: Madaket Road
- Sire: Quality Road
- Owner: SF Racing
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Morning Line Odds: 10-1
- Last Race: Fourth in GI Malibu Stakes
- Replacement Horse: Lightning Tones
- Event: GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational
- Location: Gulfstream Park
- Date of Withdrawal: January 23, 2026
The Pegasus World Cup Invitational continues to be a highly anticipated event in horse racing despite this setback for Madaket Road. Fans and participants will be closely watching as Lightning Tones steps into the spotlight.
