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Travis Kelce is shedding gentle on his choice to enter the racehorse enterprise … confirming the animal’s Taylor Swift-inspired title performed a job in his choice to buy.
The NFL star — who purchased a racehorse named Swift Supply final week — addressed his large buy on a brand new episode of the “New Heights” podcast … after his cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, requested him point-blank if the title influenced the sale.
As Travis put it … he felt like the celebrities did “align” when he was offered with the chance to turn out to be part-owner of Swift Supply.
He added … “It just feels good to jump on board.”
But, his large funding wasn’t solely impressed by the horse’s title … with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish noting he acquired into horse racing due to associates Bruce Zoldan and Alex Zoldan — who’re additionally buyers in Swift Supply.
Travis credited his time on the Kentucky Derby with the father-son duo this previous March as the most important affect for the funding … describing it as one of many “best times ever.”
He recalled considering on the time… “Man, that’d be fun to, like, get involved and see one of your horses in the race. That seems like it’d be a fun thing to be a part of.”
Earlier than lengthy, the Zoldan household invited Travis to affix them in investing within the horse … and given the animal’s title, it simply “made sense” to TK.
He additionally praised the horse’s athleticism … noting he actually preferred the way in which Swift Supply ran in races. The horse’s fame as a ending horse was a plus, too.
SD is ready to compete once more later this fall … simply as Travis shall be within the thick of the soccer season.
Travis and Taylor have been courting for over a yr and seem like going robust, regardless of a viral breakup plan making the rounds on-line … the soccer participant’s reps blasted as “completely false.”
So, maybe we are able to count on some dates to the Derby for these two sooner or later???