Lite Up The World offers Beaton chance at Cup repeat

At 0h02, on June 12, 2025 By Mark McKelvie, Woodbine Mohawk

Trainer Anthony Beaton will have an opportunity to become the third trainer to win the Pepsi North America Cup in consecutive years this Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

After receiving the thrill of a lifetime with Nijinsky in last year’s $1 million race, Beaton shows up to this year’s showdown with Lite Up The World, a son of American Ideal that will be getting plenty of support following a last-to-first victory in his elimination.

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