Travis Kelce stuns fans with racehorse named after Taylor Swift and a winning debut

On June 23, 2025, NFL superstar Travis Kelce was back in the news again—but this time not for a touchdown. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end instead was in the news for celebrating his first victory as a race horse owner. What really caught everyone’s attention? The horse’s name: Swift delivery, a sweet nod to pop superstar and girlfriend Taylor Swift.

The surprising win took place during a local event at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and now fans everywhere are buzzing about Travis Kelce’s new victory in a totally different sport.

Travis Kelce’s horse wins first race with Taylor Swift inspired name

In a regular Monday race at Churchill Downs, Travis Kelce’s horse Touchdown Taylor ran to first place in a fast-paced sprint. The race featured eight new horses and was part of the track’s standard summer racing series. Travis Kelce wasn’t at the race in person but was watching live from Kansas City.

The name of the horse immediately caught attention, especially from fans of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, who’ve been following their relationship since late 2023.

According to Daily Mail and ESPN, the horse finished strong and won the race in just over one minute. This win marked Travis Kelce’s debut success as a horse owner. With such a memorable horse name, the race quickly became a trending moment on social media.

Travis Kelce celebrates first horse racing win as Swift Delivery steals the show

Following the race, friends of Travis Kelce stated that he was very excited and proud. Even while he was at home in Kansas City, Travis Kelce was watching the race.

Trained by one of the finest coaches in American horse racing, Brad Cox, the horse that was ridden by former Kentucky Derby winning-jockey Luis Saez crossed the finish line first to win the race.Fans on social media posted lots of posts connecting the victory to Taylor Swift, Others praised Travis Kelce for the fun tribute and his early success in horse racing. With more races ahead, Travis Kelce’s journey in this sport may be just beginning.

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