Statement from New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson

Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, issued this statement Thursday evening:

“We are in Louisville this week where my wife’s GMB Racing operation will start Mo Tom and Tom’s Ready this Saturday in the running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby. We had the privilege today to discuss potential business relationships with a number of horse farms in the area.

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