Rob Gronkowski bought a stake in a horse named Gronk, a 3-year-old colt that will run in next month's Kentucky Derby.
There was no immediate word on the purchase price.
"I've never dealt with horses," the New England Patriots star told the Wall Street Journal. "Hopefully I can get a ride on the horse."
Gronk the horse was purchased by Phoenix Thoroughbreds for over $400,000 in England last year. Trainer Jeremy Noseda and his family are huge Patriots fans and the decision was reached to name it after the player nicknamed "Gronk."
It didn't take long for Gronkowki's interest to grow.
"This horse is a winner and I love a winner," Gronkowski said. "When I heard about the racehorse being named after me, I started watching and got really stoked when he started winning. He's won his last three races and is now headed to the Derby. I'm all in: Welcome to the Gronk Family, Gronkowski the Horse!"
Gronkowski does admit he knows very little about horse racing and says he is treating the situation as an investment and something fun.
"It will be a new experience," Gronkowski said. "Hopefully it will be something I like. I like new hobbies."
Gronkowski said he will be at Churchill Downs in Louisville on May 5 for the race.
--Field Level Media
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