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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Travis Kelce took Taylor Swift obsession to the racetrack with surprise stake in horse named ‘Swift Delivery'
From touchdowns to thoroughbreds, Travis Kelce's love for Taylor Swift finds a poetic stride with 'Swift Delivery' (Getty Images) 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Investors Are Buying These Dubai Apartments—Here's Why Binghatti Developers FZE Explore Undo 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. Also Read: Gabriella Zuniga quits OnlyFans after cashing in on $50M Shannon Sharpe lawsuit — was it all just a payout plan? Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Rhyl Journal
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Facteur Cheval to swerve Sussex Stakes at Goodwood
Jerome Reynier's six-year-old has contested the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood for the past two years, taking the runner-up spot behind Paddington in 2023 before finishing third to Notable Speech 12 months ago. Facteur Cheval's name is among the entries for this year's race once again, but a third visit to the Sussex Downs has been ruled out by connections, who are prepared to bide their time after learning little from their Prince of Wales's Stakes experiment up in distance at the Royal meeting. Barry Irwin, CEO of Team Valor International, who own the horse in partnership with Gary Barber, said: 'We had planned to run him in Germany, but the race and trip at Ascot took too much out of him and we're going to have wait a while and figure out what we do next with him. 'I don't think he will be coming back in the next month or so, and I think it could take a couple of months to find the right race. 'Also where he is trained near Marseille, they have had a real heatwave there so it's been really hard for Jerome to train those horses and we've got three horses there who are kind of in limbo right now.' Irwin added: 'We'll have to just wait for something in the fall, we haven't given up the idea of running 10 furlongs but that last race just didn't work out well for him at all, we didn't learn much. 'We'll take it race by race and then head back to the Middle East again over the winter as he does enjoy it there.'
North Wales Chronicle
14-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Facteur Cheval to swerve Sussex Stakes at Goodwood
Jerome Reynier's six-year-old has contested the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood for the past two years, taking the runner-up spot behind Paddington in 2023 before finishing third to Notable Speech 12 months ago. Facteur Cheval's name is among the entries for this year's race once again, but a third visit to the Sussex Downs has been ruled out by connections, who are prepared to bide their time after learning little from their Prince of Wales's Stakes experiment up in distance at the Royal meeting. Barry Irwin, CEO of Team Valor International, who own the horse in partnership with Gary Barber, said: 'We had planned to run him in Germany, but the race and trip at Ascot took too much out of him and we're going to have wait a while and figure out what we do next with him. 'I don't think he will be coming back in the next month or so, and I think it could take a couple of months to find the right race. 'Also where he is trained near Marseille, they have had a real heatwave there so it's been really hard for Jerome to train those horses and we've got three horses there who are kind of in limbo right now.' Irwin added: 'We'll have to just wait for something in the fall, we haven't given up the idea of running 10 furlongs but that last race just didn't work out well for him at all, we didn't learn much. 'We'll take it race by race and then head back to the Middle East again over the winter as he does enjoy it there.'
South Wales Guardian
14-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Facteur Cheval to swerve Sussex Stakes at Goodwood
Jerome Reynier's six-year-old has contested the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood for the past two years, taking the runner-up spot behind Paddington in 2023 before finishing third to Notable Speech 12 months ago. Facteur Cheval's name is among the entries for this year's race once again, but a third visit to the Sussex Downs has been ruled out by connections, who are prepared to bide their time after learning little from their Prince of Wales's Stakes experiment up in distance at the Royal meeting. Barry Irwin, CEO of Team Valor International, who own the horse in partnership with Gary Barber, said: 'We had planned to run him in Germany, but the race and trip at Ascot took too much out of him and we're going to have wait a while and figure out what we do next with him. 'I don't think he will be coming back in the next month or so, and I think it could take a couple of months to find the right race. 'Also where he is trained near Marseille, they have had a real heatwave there so it's been really hard for Jerome to train those horses and we've got three horses there who are kind of in limbo right now.' Irwin added: 'We'll have to just wait for something in the fall, we haven't given up the idea of running 10 furlongs but that last race just didn't work out well for him at all, we didn't learn much. 'We'll take it race by race and then head back to the Middle East again over the winter as he does enjoy it there.'
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Facteur Cheval to swerve Sussex Stakes at Goodwood
Jerome Reynier's six-year-old has contested the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood for the past two years, taking the runner-up spot behind Paddington in 2023 before finishing third to Notable Speech 12 months ago. Facteur Cheval's name is among the entries for this year's race once again, but a third visit to the Sussex Downs has been ruled out by connections, who are prepared to bide their time after learning little from their Prince of Wales's Stakes experiment up in distance at the Royal meeting. Barry Irwin, CEO of Team Valor International, who own the horse in partnership with Gary Barber, said: 'We had planned to run him in Germany, but the race and trip at Ascot took too much out of him and we're going to have wait a while and figure out what we do next with him. 'I don't think he will be coming back in the next month or so, and I think it could take a couple of months to find the right race. 'Also where he is trained near Marseille, they have had a real heatwave there so it's been really hard for Jerome to train those horses and we've got three horses there who are kind of in limbo right now.' Irwin added: 'We'll have to just wait for something in the fall, we haven't given up the idea of running 10 furlongs but that last race just didn't work out well for him at all, we didn't learn much. 'We'll take it race by race and then head back to the Middle East again over the winter as he does enjoy it there.'
