Truth behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Kentucky Derby horse rumors revealed
Rumors circulated online that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce purchased a 10 percent stake in the 2026 Kentucky Derby horse, The Puma, but sources confirm they have no ownership interest. The speculation was fueled by Michael Lavarone, a co-owner of the horse, who claimed he was bound by an NDA and could not confirm or deny the claims. Despite the rumors being false, the buzz caused The Puma's betting odds to improve significantly before settling back.
- ▪Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce do not own any stake in the 2026 Kentucky Derby horse, The Puma, according to sources.
- ▪Michael Lavarone, a co-owner of The Puma, neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, citing an NDA with a winking emoji on Instagram.
- ▪The Puma's betting odds improved from +1000 to +350 following the Swift-Kelce rumor, though they later settled at +800.
- ▪Swift was also subject to rumors about involvement in 'Toy Story 5' after wearing colors matching the film's poster and posting a themed countdown on her website.
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Page Swift Truth behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Kentucky Derby horse rumors revealed By BreAnna Bell and Sara Nathan Published May 1, 2026, 5:18 p.m. ET Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made it into the rumor mill yet again this week — This time, with claims that the lovebirds purchased a 10 percent stake in 2026 Kentucky Derby race horse, The Puma. However, our sources confirm Swift and Kelce, both 36, do not have any ownership interest in this horse at all. The bunk rumor surrounding Swift and Kelce’s potential interest in the horse race contender started online earlier this week. Though, the rumor eventually took flight among Swifties thanks to some pushing by Michael Lavarone, a co-owner of the horse.
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