Baker chasing upset win at inaugural Pegasus World Cup Invitational
Reade Baker has celebrated in the winner’s circle at long odds.
The veteran trainer captured the 2015 Woodbine Oaks with 66-1 longshot Academic and ’12 Plate Trial with 21-1 pick River Rush. So Baker isn’t fazed that Breaking Lucky is an early 25-1 selection for the inaugural US$12-million Pegasus World Cup Invitational on Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
“We’re all horse people, we go to the races . . . horses pay $80 every day,” Baker said via telephone from Florida. “This is a dream come true, I love the pressure.
“This is what you’re supposed to do . . . go right for the top level.”