St. Louis native and multi-diamond, award winning artist Nelly has taken a significant ownership role in a National Thoroughbred League (NTL) team that will move to St. Louis from its original Seattle base, the group announced Monday.
Renamed as the “Nellies” in honor of its newest owner, the team is an expansion of the rapper's involvement after having been an early investor in the venture. Nelly will also serve as host of the NTL's Nelly Cup at Fairmount Park Saturday, July 19 for the track's centennial celebration. There will be music headlined by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member of A Tribe Called Quest, Jarobi White, as well as refreshments, a Nelly-inspired fashion show, and a trophy presentation by the artist.
The NTL is the first team-based professional league in horse racing, giving fans recurring favorites and rivalries, while turning race weekends into lifestyle experiences and opportunities to support the community.
“Nelly was an early investor in the National Thoroughbred League and his expanded ownership role is a testament to the momentum and success we've built so far,” said Randall Lane, co-founder of the NTL. “Our mission is rooted in creating authentic connections and fan bases in every city we're in, which is why each team's ownership group includes individuals who have strong, personal ties to their local communities.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the NTL website.
Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up for the daily PDF or alerts.
