NTL Horse racing
More Than a Race. It’s a League. A Lifestyle. A Movement.
The League
National Thoroughbred League (NTL) reimagines horse racing for today’s generation, transforming iconic tracks into arenas of energy, competition, and culture.
Ten city-based teams compete across a multi-event season, earning points toward the NTL Championship Weekend. Each stop brings fast-paced racing, celebrity appearances, and unforgettable entertainment that is part sport, part spectacle, all heart.
The Format
Each NTL Cup features three high-stakes races, with all ten teams entering one horse from their roster in every race. The action unfolds fast, the entire event wraps in under three hours, blending nonstop racing with entertainment and fan experiences between heats.
Races cover distances from six furlongs to one mile on both dirt and turf, testing speed, endurance, and strategy across every surface. Colts and fillies compete side by side, bringing variety and excitement to every lineup.
Points earned at each Cup accumulate toward the season standings, leading to the ultimate showdown at NTL Championship Weekend where one city will claim the title.
Teams & Owners
Each NTL Cup features three high-stakes races, with all ten teams entering one horse from their roster in every race. The action unfolds fast, the entire event wraps in under three hours, blending nonstop racing with entertainment and fan experiences between heats.
Races cover distances from six furlongs to one mile on both dirt and turf, testing speed, endurance, and strategy across every surface. Colts and fillies compete side by side, bringing variety and excitement to every lineup.
Points earned at each Cup accumulate toward the season standings, leading to the ultimate showdown at NTL Championship Weekend where one city will claim the title.
The Experience
NTL events are more than races, they’re celebrations. Each stop blends the thrill of competition with music, fashion, celebrity, and community.
From VIP lounges and live performances to family-friendly activities and interactive fan zones, every event is designed to deliver something for everyone. Whether you come for the sport, the scene, or the social experience, you’ll leave with a story to tell.
The Vision
Building the Future of Horse Racing
The NTL’s vision goes beyond the track. By combining data-driven operations, influencer engagement, and city-based storytelling, the league aims to grow a new generation of fans while reinvigorating one of America’s most storied sports.
From sustainability initiatives to digital engagement, NTL is setting the stage for what horse racing can become, a sport that’s fast, inclusive, and built for the modern era.
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