Over the weekend, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski found himself on the fan side of sports when his horse, also named “Gronk” was a participant in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes on Long Island New York.
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Gronk the horse, who opened the race with rather “appropriate” 69-1 odds of winning, stunned both his owner and those watching when he placed second after a big final push after falling to last place at the start.
The horse in the back came in second, and he is my hero. #Gronkowski pic.twitter.com/jT83y9Oq8w
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) June 10, 2018
#Gronk! Pretty hard to believe at this point in the race that #Gronkowski would close to second. Congrats Justify. pic.twitter.com/AhrTzYkYuL
— mmtul (@mmtul) June 9, 2018
Gronks memorable reaction to the comeback was caught by NBC cameras.
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Unfortunately Gronk’s cinderella story was overshadowed by the victorious horse Justify, who became the second horse to win the Thoroughbred Triple Crown in four years.
The dream is now a reality!
Justify has won the #TripleCrown! pic.twitter.com/I3Tn4pBM1M
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 9, 2018
On Instagram Tuesday, A photo of the two Gronk’s was shared on social media with a positive outlook into the future for the new best friends.
Even in defeat, the Gronkowski’s still came out nice winners.
Gronk and all his buddies placed $69 bets on Gronkowski the horse to place, so they’re heading back to New England very happy. pic.twitter.com/eQ6OBpGGsC
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) June 9, 2018
A day at the races. pic.twitter.com/CtrYLmYNfa
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) June 10, 2018
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