PR.com<\/a>)–\u00a0Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is welcoming a National Thoroughbred League (NTL) team owned by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist and St. Louis native Nelly. The former Seattle franchise is relocating to St. Louis and will be renamed the Nellies, a nod to both the artist and the horse racing phrase \u201cWhoa, Nellie.\u201d To celebrate the team\u2019s arrival, the NTL Nelly Cup will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Gates open at 3 p.m., and the first race begins at 4 p.m.<\/p>\nNelly will host the event, which will feature live music headlined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest, a Nelly-inspired fashion show, food and beverage vendors, an official welcome and trophy presentation by Nelly, and a celebration of Fairmount Park\u2019s 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n
\u201cSt. Louis is a city that proudly supports its teams,\u201d said Randall Lane, Co-Founder of the National Thoroughbred League. \u201cWith Nelly\u2019s local ownership and Fairmount Park\u2019s century-long racing tradition, we\u2019re building something that speaks to the pride and spirit of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vince Gabbert, Sr. VP of US Gaming and General Manager at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, said, \u201cFairmount Park has always been a place where history and entertainment come together. Welcoming the Nellies to St. Louis adds a new dimension to what we offer and deepens our connection to fans in this region.\u201d<\/p>\n
General admission is free. VIP tickets include exclusive access to the VIP Lounge alongside NTL team owners and celebrity guests, premium buffet dining curated by top-tier chefs, and signature cocktail service. To purchase VIP tickets, please visit https:\/\/ntl.flicket.io\/events\/daea8acd-be41-43fe-9634-5e6f1519f9ad?tc=fairmount.<\/p>\n
About Fairmount Park Casino & Racing<\/p>\n
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, located in Collinsville, Illinois, has been a premier destination for horse racing and entertainment since 1925. With the addition of a casino, Fairmount Park continues to evolve, offering guests an exciting mix of live racing and top-tier gaming. The company is committed to providing a safe, convenient, and dynamic entertainment experience. For more information, please visit https:\/\/www.fairmountpark.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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