TAYLOR SWIFT could be in line for a dream £1million engagement gift from her NFL hero fiance Travis Kelce – thanks to his superstar racehorse who’s named after her.
Kelce, whose engagement to the pop icon was announced earlier this week , is one of the owners of the hugely promising four-year-old Swift Delivery.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end bought ‘a significant share’ in the gelding last year and has watched it rocket up the racing ranks ever since.
Swift Delivery has four wins from 14 starts and has won a little over £150,000 on the track.
But those earnings could explode into the millions if he is successful in the Mint Millions Invitational at Kentucky Downs on September 6.
Kelce looks to be taking a keen interest in racing and was seen soaking up the atmosphere at the 2024 Kentucky Derby – America’s biggest race.
It was soon after that outing – where his outfit drew its fair share of attention – that his buy into Swift Delivery, who is trained by Mark Casse, was confirmed.
If successful next month, Swift Delivery will pick up a cheque for around a million quid.
And it’s clear connections think he has a great chance of scooping the pot.
Barry Irwin, a former journalist who set up Valor International, who co-own the horse, said: “We’re pretty pumped about him.
“He won a Graded race in Canada this month and he’s going to run over a mile at Kentucky Downs.”
It looks like usual rider Patrick Husbands will be in line for the leg up again.
And he has previously said how much the horse means to him.
Speaking after Swift Delivery’s most recent success earlier this month, he said: “I love this horse so bad.
“In 36 years, I’ve been riding a lot of good horses, but this one touched me.
“If you believe in something – it’s only a matter of time before it comes good.”
Swift announced their engagement on Instagram on Tuesday, sparking an online frenzy.
She wrote: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
It later emerged Kelce had got down on one knee two weeks ago in a romantic ceremony in his garden .
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