Lil Wayne is taking his latest power move to the Belmont Stakes, and Lil Yachty is riding into the same headline with him. The move centers on Vitruvian Man, a bay colt connected to Run Fast Racing, the horse racing syndicate that includes Wayne, Yachty, Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro and thoroughbred figure Glenn Sorgenstein. Page Six reported that Vitruvian Man has been confirmed for the June 6, 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in New York.
What Is The Belmont Stakes?
For readers who do not follow racing, the Belmont Stakes is a major deal. It is one of the three races in horse racing’s Triple Crown, along with the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. The New York Racing Association says the Belmont has been held since 1867, making it the oldest Triple Crown race. The 2026 race is also set for Saratoga while Belmont Park finishes its rebuild, with post time listed for 7:04 p.m. ET on June 6.
Inside Vitruvian Man’s Road To The Race
Vitruvian Man is trained by Doug O’Neill, and jockey Antonio Fresu is expected to ride him again after guiding him to a third-place finish in the Santa Anita Derby. NYRA lists the colt’s career record at 6: 1-1-2, with $142,345 in lifetime earnings. That means he is not entering as some flawless superstar, but he is proven enough to be in the conversation.
“He’s always shown a lot of talent, he was just a little slow to come around,” O’Neill told Daily Racing Form. “He’s training well.”
Run Fast Racing Is Selling More Than A Horse
Run Fast Racing launched as a celebrity-backed ownership group led by talent manager Adam Kluger with Wayne, Yachty, and Rauw attached. People reported in 2025 that the group was designed to bring more star power and new attention to horse racing. Page Six also reported that the Run Fast Racing app offers a $100 monthly subscription tied to perks like potential payouts when syndicate horses win, owner’s box access, horse naming rights and input on jockey selection.
Hip-Hop Has Been In The Racing Game Before
Wayne and Yachty are not the first rappers to cross into horse racing. MC Hammer was one of the most notable early examples. His Oaktown Stable owned successful racehorses, including Lite Light, who won the 1991 Kentucky Oaks, and Dance Floor, who finished third in the 1992 Kentucky Derby. More recently, Nelly took a significant ownership role in a National Thoroughbred League team that moved from Seattle to St. Louis.
So, no, this is not just a random celebrity hobby dressed up for headlines. It is hip-hop entering one of sports’ oldest money rooms with real horses, real stakes and a real Triple Crown spotlight.
