NFL star Travis Kelce has recently acquired a significant share of a 3-year-old racehorse named Swift Delivery, owned by Team Valor International and Gary Barber. The connection to Taylor Swift, Kelce’s girlfriend, in the name of the horse is evident, although Kelce has not commented on this aspect of his new venture. Kelce’s interest in horse racing was sparked earlier this year when he attended the 2024 Kentucky Derby as a guest of the Zoldan family, who own Phantom Fireworks and had won the Derby in 2011 with Animal Kingdom. Kelce enjoyed the experience and even won almost $100,000 when he bet on a winning horse at the track.
In addition to his success in horse racing, Kelce has also found love with girlfriend Taylor Swift. The couple has been public with their relationship since last fall, with Swift even attending many of Kelce’s football games last season, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl game. Kelce has been supportive of Swift’s music career, accompanying her on tour stops worldwide and even joining her on stage for a performance in London during his off-season. The couple frequently communicates through daily FaceTime calls and cute texts when they are apart, with sources describing their relationship as easy and in tune after celebrating their first anniversary in June.
Swift has penned songs about her relationship with Kelce on her album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which also details her breakup with Joe Alwyn in April 2023 after a six-year relationship. The couple recently celebrated a tour break at Swift’s house in Rhode Island, where they were joined by Kelce’s brother Jason and his wife, as well as Swift’s celebrity friends such as Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Gigi Hadid, and Bradley Cooper. Kelce has spoken openly about his relationship with Swift on various podcasts, expressing his pride in their connection and not wanting to hide anything about their relationship.
Kelce’s interest in horse racing aligns well with his new ownership of Swift Delivery, a move that showcases his diverse interests outside of football. With a successful career in the NFL, Kelce is also making moves in the business world by acquiring shares in a racehorse and immersing himself in the world of horse racing. With the support of the Zoldan family and Team Valor International, Kelce’s involvement in the sport is expanding, and he is enjoying the unique experiences that come with being a part of the horse racing community. His relationship with Swift adds another dimension to his public persona, as the couple enjoys a strong connection and shared interests in music, sports, and more.
