Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Deny Derby Horse Stake
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been drawn into fresh Kentucky Derby chatter after online claims suggested the couple had bought into a 2026 contender. The rumour centred on The Puma, with social media posts alleging Swift and Kelce had purchased a 10% stake, prompting swift speculation among fans ahead of the race at Churchill Downs.
However, Page Six reported that sources confirmed Swift and Kelce have no ownership interest in The Puma at all, despite the claim circulating widely online earlier in the week.
The report said the online buzz was amplified after Michael Lavarone, identified as a co-owner of The Puma, posted that he had “signed an NDA” and “can’t confirm or deny” whether Swift and Kelce were involved. The same story noted that the speculation appeared to have had a knock-on effect on the horse’s betting market position, with The Puma’s odds shifting as the rumour gained traction.
The episode comes as the couple continue to attract attention over their future plans, with previous Britpop News coverage noting they have sparked renewed wedding speculation in New York following recent public sightings.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 2, and the latest clarification is likely to cool talk of Swift and Kelce’s involvement in the sport. For now, the reporting suggests the surge of interest around The Puma is being driven by online speculation rather than any confirmed investment by the pop star and the NFL tight end.
