Club Reign, the horse co-owned by former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, delivered a massive win, taking its debut race at Saratoga Race Track on Saturday. This two-year-old colt absolutely crushed it, winning the opening race by a full six lengths! Talk about making an entrance. Even better for anyone who threw down a bet, Club Reign paid out $18.72 after going off as an 8-1 favorite. Wilson himself couldn’t contain his excitement, calling it “What a blessing, what a huge win.” He gave shoutouts to jockey Edgard Zayas for rocking it, trainer Whit Beckman, and their Three Brand Racing team, adding, “We’re so excited. What a blessing, for sure, to do it here in Saratoga.” Sounds like the man knows how to pick winners, even when he’s not under center for our beloved Hawks.
From the Gridiron to the Racetrack: Russ’s New New York Moments
You know Russ loves those big moments, especially in New York. And guess what? He’s making more of them. Wilson was quick to connect this Saratoga victory to his past glories, saying, “We like winning big moments in New York. We won the Super Bowl here, we win this, it feels like the same feeling.” You can almost hear the roar of the 12s when he talks about that Super Bowl XLVIII win. Club Reign, according to Wilson, was “special,” a sentiment we Seattle fans know well when it comes to clutch performances. It’s clear horse racing isn’t just a casual hobby for him. After 14 years in the NFL with four teams, Wilson recently hung up his cleats and is joining CBS Sports as a studio analyst this season. But even with a new gig, his competitive fire is still burning bright in new ways.
High Stakes, High Hopes: This Is More Than Just a Race
Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, have been spotted at the Kentucky Derby for years, so this interest isn’t new. The wheels really started turning for his thoroughbred ownership after his brother, Harry, who lives in Louisville, Ky., was introduced to Legion Bloodstock at last year’s Run for the Roses. Fast forward to April, and Wilson’s team dropped a cool $475,000 to buy a stake in Club Reign. That’s a serious investment, and it just paid off big time on debut. Wilson even compared this win to some of his biggest career achievements, saying, “there’s nothing like holding that Lombardi Trophy in front of hundreds and hundreds of millions of people. … To win on Travers Day, to win in Saratoga first race out, it feels like [winning] rookie of the year.” Former MLBer Jayson Werth, another athlete who co-owns a horse through Legion, shows Wilson isn’t alone in this venture. What’s next for Club Reign? If Wilson’s comparisons are any indication, we might be looking at a whole new chapter of “dangeruss” moments, just on four legs instead of two!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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