IS THERE A SLEW OF DEALS AFFIRMED FOR CHARISMATIC, ANTLEY?

          Bob and Beverly Lewis, owners of Kentucky Derby and
     Preakness Stakes winner Charismatic, have granted the
     thoroughbred's licensing and merchandising rights to NTRA
     Properties.  A portion of the royalties from sales of
     licensed Charismatic merchandise will go to horse industry-
     related charities, including NTRA Charities (NTRA).  
          OUT OF THE GATE: Triple Crown title sponsor Visa USA is
     planning a "Good Luck Charismatic" TV spot to run before the
     Belmont Stakes on June 5 (SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNAL, 5/24).
          CHRIS CROSS: The DAILY RACING FORM's Steve Andersen 
     wrote that Charismatic jockey Chris Antley "admits to being
     surprised at the number of interview requests he has
     received" since his Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins.
     Antley is scheduled to appear on ESPN's "Up Close" tonight,
     ABC's "GMA" on June 2 and "possibly" the "Late Show" in the
     days before the Belmont.  Antley will also ring the opening
     bell of the stock market during Belmont week and "possibly"
     appear on CNBC's "Squawk Box" (DAILY RACING FORM, 5/26).