Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is making an offseason acquisition that shares his name and is headed for the Kentucky Derby.
Gronkowski, the All-Pro NFL star, is buying a minority stake in Gronkowski, a three-year-old colt who has a spot in the Run for the Roses May 5.
The tight end is working with Phoenix Thoroughbreds in the deal. Gronkowski the man told the Wall Street Journal he hopes to meet the horse the week of the Derby.
“I’ve never dealt with horses,’’ he said. “Hopefully I can get a ride on the horse.