Swifties, football fans, and horse racing fans learned Aug. 27 that Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Travis Kelce became a part-owner of a 3-year-old racehorse named Swift Delivery.
Barry Irwin, founder and CEO of Team Valor International, announced Aug. 27 that the Zoldan Family, owners of Phantom Fireworks, alongside Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Kelce, have recently acquired a significant share of Team Valor’s interest in the 3-year-old gelding Swift Delivery, which Team Valor owns with Gary Barber.
The National Thoroughbred League (NTL) announced Aug. 26 the addition of two-time NFL MVP and Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson as its latest team owner. Jackson will be a lead owner as part of a group that brings the Maryland Colts to the NTL.
The season kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 1, with the NTL Nashville Cup presented by Sticker Mule, featuring more than $2 million in purses and a $1 million signature race.
The stairs to this historic haven are steep, but at the top lie treasures, reminders of bygone days that feel as fresh as the grass outside the century-old farmhouse. Within the labyrinth of tables, bins, and boxes are snapshots of the history of a sport, evidence of the Pons family’s front-row seat for the names and events that shaped racing in the first half of the 20th century.
A trio of finalists have been selected from an incredibly strong slate of entries for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. These represent the captivating tales of a dynastic racing family; a long-ago racehorse and stallion who left an indelible stamp on America’s Thoroughbred industry; and of a legendary 19th century black jockey – all penned by authors of remarkable talent.
