Travis Kelce took Taylor Swift obsession to the racetrack with surprise stake in horse named ‘Swift Delivery'
Two years into their whirlwind romance,
Travis Kelce
and
Taylor Swift
have become a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of sports and music. With every public display of affection—from tour stop shout-outs to championship game cuddles—their relationship has only grown stronger.
But in a throwback that left even their fans amused and impressed, Kelce took his admiration for Swift from the football field to the racetrack in a gesture that felt straight out of a love story.
A surprise stake from Travis Kelce that galloped with symbolism
Long before they became one of the most talked-about celebrity couples, few would've imagined that Travis Kelce's obsession with Swift would one day inspire a racehorse connection. Yet, that's exactly what happened when the Kansas City Chiefs star quietly bought a stake in a 3-year-old racehorse—named, rather poetically, Swift Delivery.
This unique investment was made public through a press release by Florida-based Team Valor International, revealing: 'Travis Kelce joins Team Valor International & Gary Barber in ownership of 3-year-old SWIFT DELIVERY.' According to reports, Kelce's stake was acquired via his existing ties with the Zoldan family, a move that surprised many and delighted fans who follow the couple's journey.
Travis Kelce buys stake in Ontario-based horse named Swift Delivery
Interestingly, Barry Irwin, CEO of Team Valor, recalled his first meeting with Kelce at the Kentucky Derby.
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They bonded over horses and racing, and when Swift Delivery entered the scene—already owned by one of Irwin's partners—he thought to himself, 'this has got to be a no-brainer.' Yet, in an ironic twist, Irwin emphasized that the horse's name was a 'total coincidence' and 'not inspired by the pop star.' Still, fans couldn't help but connect the dots—and neither, it seemed, could Kelce.
The Taylor Swift effect
gallops beyond headlines
Kelce's rise in cultural relevance has mirrored the timeline of his relationship with Swift. While he was already a household name in the
NFL
, his visibility soared after their romance began.
From breaking podcast records to dominating Super Bowl storylines, Kelce's life has turned into what many dub 'The Taylor Swift Effect.'
Nowhere was this more evident than with his New Heights podcast, which Kelce co-hosts with his brother, Jason. The show skyrocketed in popularity—especially after Travis made it known he had tried (and failed) to give Swift a friendship bracelet during her Eras Tour stop. Since then, the podcast inked a whopping $100 million deal with Amazon's Wondery, with the third season currently on pause, likely due to the growing demand for both brothers' time.
Even if the name Swift Delivery was a happy accident, Kelce's choice to back that particular horse seems far from coincidental. For a man whose heart is clearly set on Taylor, owning a horse that carries her name—accidentally or not—feels like yet another chapter in their very public, very endearing love story.
FAQs
1. Did Travis Kelce really name a horse after Taylor Swift?
No, the horse Swift Delivery was not named by Kelce, but he later acquired a stake in it.
2. What is the connection between Travis Kelce and Team Valor?
Kelce joined Team Valor International through his partnership with the Zoldan family.
3. When did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce meet?
They first connected after Kelce attended Swift's Eras Tour concert in July 2023.
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