Will Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Donald Trump spark chaos at the Kentucky Derby amid heated immigration debate?
The Kentucky Derby is buzzing with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leading the odds, alongside Donald Trump (Getty Images)
The Kentucky Derby has always been a magnet for high society, outrageous fashion, and, increasingly, celebrity spectacle. But this year, the 151st Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs may be remembered less for the horses and more for the high-profile names potentially in attendance — with
Taylor Swift
,
Travis Kelce
, and former President
Donald Trump
dominating the pre-race chatter.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce top the charts with 3/1 odds of appearing together at the Kentucky Derby
According to newly released celebrity attendance odds from The Action Network, all bets are on these A-listers to make a splash on Derby Day. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the NFL power couple, top the charts with 3/1 odds of appearing together — a possibility that's already sending social media into a frenzy.
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Kelce has his own 4/1 odds, while Swift trails slightly at 5/1 solo. Trump, never one to shy away from the spotlight, also has 3/1 odds, fueling speculation that politics and pop culture may collide at this year's event.
In a statement to The Blast, The Action Network explained the stakes: 'The Derby isn't just about horses, it's become one of the year's biggest stages for cultural crossover. These odds reflect not just celebrity schedules, but calculated media moves and public appetite for spectacle.'
Donald Trump's potential Derby visit sparks concern over immigration policies
While a Trump appearance would be in line with his pattern of bold public gestures, it comes at a particularly sensitive time. Derby insiders and horse racing leaders are sounding alarms over the former president's aggressive deportation proposals, fearing they could dismantle the very labor force that sustains the industry.
At a press conference in Louisville this week, business and racing leaders emphasized the indispensable role of immigrant workers — from hot walkers to groomers — in keeping the sport running smoothly.
'From hot walkers to exercise riders, groomers, and farriers, skilled immigrant workers are the backbone of the
horse racing industry
,' said Rebecca Shi, CEO of the American Business Immigration Coalition. 'Their contributions help generate $177 billion for the American economy and are crucial to the Kentucky Derby's success every year, but the immigration system is failing them.'
Dale Romans, president of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, didn't mince words either: 'Horses can't get on the track without the right workers behind them. Seventy-eight percent of backstretch workers are immigrants; the industry cannot survive without them.'
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As the spotlight shifts from the stables to the grandstands, the question looms: Will the celebrity appearances overshadow the horses — or will politics upstage them all?
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