Lisa Lazarus, CEO of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, recently spoke with Adam Kluger of Run Fast Racing, who represents new racehorse owners, including Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty. She asked what inspired their involvement in our sport and how fresh perspectives can help carry racing forward. Check out the Q&A here:
LL: As the founder of Run Fast Racing alongside stars like Lil Wayne, Rauw Alejandro and Lil Yachty, what has driven your passion for the sport?
AK: I’ve been a fan of the sport for over 20 years, and honestly my passion for the sport is led by love; my passion for what I’m building is due to exasperation. The sport has unfortunately been pigeonholed into a category that doesn’t properly reflect how amazing and special it truly is due to a variety of factors that I don’t care to dwell on. I am laser focused on fixing this and confident in our long-term strategy.
LL: Run Fast Racing has quickly celebrated multiple victories. What do these wins mean to you personally and for the future of your racing venture?
AK: Wins are great! For us, the early wins are even more important as it allows us to spread the messaging to a larger audience. I believe we’re 6-for-11 in the money, with 4 wins, right now, which is amazing. Team O’Neill are rockstars.
LL: With such swift early success, how has Run Fast Racing’s strategy evolved since its launch—and where do you see the biggest opportunities going forward in bringing celebrity energy to horse racing?
AK: Our strategy has remained the same: short steps, long vision. Many more A-Listers are coming on board in the upcoming months, and I don’t want to peel the curtain back too much right now, but just know what we’re doing as far as celebrities owning horses is just the tip of the iceberg and a very small part of our two-year plan.
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LL: What are the biggest challenges—and biggest rewards—of bringing star-powered attention into a traditional sport like horse racing?
AK: The biggest challenge has been getting them over the hump and past the stigma of what horse racing means to the average person in the U.S. right now. I hate to say it, but it isn’t great stuff… Once we get them over the hump, and they experience it, the stigma is gone and the narrative is reshaped. It’s a matter of rinse and repeat in these early stages. A Run Fast Racing win is a win for the entire horse racing industry. With each win, we’re getting a celebrity (and some of their fanbase) over that hump. We’re playing the long game right now, but little wins lead to big victories, and once we hit that green button in 2026 and throw fuel on the fire, it’s on.
LL: What advice would you offer someone curious about getting involved—either by attending races or becoming an owner?
AK: Find a great trainer that you can trust. I’ve experienced some horrendous ones in the past. I don’t want to mention any names, but just know that if we onboard Rihanna, she won’t have to worry about knowing any trainers from the old neighborhood.
LL: Looking ahead, how do you envision the role of Run Fast Racing in shaping how the next generation engages with horse racing?
AK: We are going to save the sport. Quote me on that. No ego here; just passion. We’re actually going to be the first company that has AI software that goes on the back of the horses. Before the race, it’ll tell you if something’s wrong internally with them. We hope that’ll make a change.
This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Sep 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Paulick Report as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
