Horse Named After Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski Qualifies For Kentucky Derby
Rob Gronkowski is making headlines again, but probably not for the reasons you’re thinking of.
A horse named after the New England Patriots tight end competed in and won the Burradon Stakes in London on Friday. The victory secured Gronkowski, the horse, a spot in this year’s Kentucky Derby.
Gronkowski earned four consecutive victories at the European Road to the Kentucky Derby, according to the Churchill Downs Racetrack communications department.
Gronkowski – named for @Patriots star tight end @RobGronkowski – collected his 4 straight win in Friday's Burradon Stakes @NewcastleRaces & clinched @KentuckyDerby invite by accruing most points on inaugural European Road to #KyDerby. Updated Leaderboard: https://t.co/zlTZn3t4yS pic.twitter.com/yEClPJt2Ke
— Churchill Downs PR (@DerbyMedia) March 30, 2018
The Kentucky Derby will take place May 5, and with a victory, Gronkowski and his race team could rake in $2 million.
