’13th Jockey’ Shorts Directed by Frank Coraci (The Wedding Singer) with Actor & Comedian Jon Lovitz co-starring as McGregor’s Trainer
Conor McGregor, the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold two championship belts, was tapped as the ’13th Jockey’ for The Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the world’s richest Thoroughbred horse race. For McGregor to become the “13th Jockey” and conquer the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing, The Notorious had a lot of training to do! He had to get to know his way around the stables, train like a jockey, bond with a horse and learn how to ride, all of which were filmed for a series of four short comedic films. The four short films will be released via Pegasus World Cup Invitational social media channels leading up to the January 28th race with the final episode airing live on the NBC race day broadcast beginning at 4:30pm EST. The Stronach Group teamed up with Frank Coraci (The Wedding Singer) who directed the shorts and enlisted actor & comedian Jon Lovitz to co-star as McGregor’s trainer. McGregor, Lovitz and Coraci filmed in December at The Stronach Group owned Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California. Patrick Knapp
Schwarzenegger, attorney, Bloom Hergott LLP, who represents both McGregor and Lovitz, assisted The Stronach Group in bringing the two A-listers to this project.
“The Stronach Group is thrilled to be working with Conor McGregor to introduce The Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the Sport of Kings to a new generation of fans,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman & President, “Conor is a natural athlete, showman
and now, a jockey!”
The inaugural Pegasus World Cup Invitational will be held at The Stronach Group’s premier destination, Gulfstream Park in South Florida on Saturday, January 28th,
2017 and will surpass the Dubai World Cup as the world’s richest Thoroughbred horse race. The Pegasus World Cup Invitational is restricted to 12 horses that will
compete for a record setting $12 million USD purse. Tickets for The Pegasus World
Cup Invitational are available online at www.pegasusworldcup.com.
Fans worldwide are encouraged to take their share of the world’s richest Thoroughbred horse race by entering for the chance to win $1,000,000 USD in the Pegasus Win-Win Contest, www.pegasusworldcup.com/win.
Follow all of the excitement of the ’13th Jockey’ and The Pegasus World Cup Invitational on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pegasusworldcup.
The “13th Jockey” Episode Schedule
Episode 1 – “Announcement”
Release Date: January 4th, 2017
Synopsis: UFC Champion Conor McGregor alongside his new trainer, Jon Lovitz, announces his intention to compete in and win The Pegasus World Cup Invitational.
Episode 2 – “Training Day”
Release Date: January 11th, 2017
Synopsis: Conor McGregor is pushed by his trainer Jon Lovitz to adopt a new and unusual training regimen while Jon is busy entering the Pegasus Win-Win Contest.
Episode 3 – “Smart Outfit”
Release Date: January 18th, 2017
Synopsis: Conor McGregor, with the help of trainer Jon Lovitz, tries on and picks his silks (the jockey’s wardrobe) for race day.
Episode 4 – “The Race”
Release Date: January 28th, 2017 – Pegasus World Cup Invitational Race Day live on NBC 4:30pm EST
Synopsis: Conor McGregor finally makes his debut as a jockey. Will the Champ Champ
conquer?
Rapid Fire Questions & Answers with Conor McGregor
Please see attached.
Link to Download Episode 1 of Pegasus World Cup Invitational’s ’13th Jockey’
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7ospkp9tee47xaw/AAD3JkVIDJ4YcDdlsf2cGtxja?dl=0
Link to High Res Images
Photo Credit: Kelly Serfoss, Serfoss Productions
Caption: XXX on set filming the Pegasus World Cup Invitational “13th Jockey” series
Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/abtww1p0u0pvtsi/AABcdE5brwjoMQ4ieQS8s4hVa?dl=0
Link to High Res Images
Photo Credit: Michael Bezjian, Getty Images
Caption: XXX on set filming the Pegasus World Cup Invitational “13th Jockey” series
Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/81nzdtingl562qo/AAC7YcWjDtIw2Aww0Tz_VhtFa?dl=0
’13th Jockey’ Credits
Producer: The Stronach Group
Director: Frank Coraci
Agency: space150
Legal: Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger, Bloom Hergott LLP
Jockey: Conor McGregor
Trainer: Jon Lovitz
Location: Santa Anita Racetrack, Arcadia, California
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gaming businesses, TSG holds some of the greatest brands in the industry including; Santa Anita Park, “The Great Race Place”; Pimlico Race Course, home of the legendary Preakness Stakes®; Gulfstream Park, one of Florida’s newest entertainment destination centers featuring a casino and outdoor retail village; Laurel Park; Golden Gate Fields; and Portland Meadows; and also includes industry leading pari-mutuel technology
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For more information on the “13th Jockey” please contact:
Julie Fogel, Gnazzo Group, julie@gnazzogroup.com, 240-601-1266
Shae Savin, EMC Bowery, shae@emcbowery.com, 310-717-3474