Do Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce own a horse in 2026 Kentucky Derby?

May 1, 2026, 4:14 p.m. ETFor a time earlier this week, there was a 2026 Kentucky Derby favorite other than Renegade.The Puma, a relatively inexperienced horse with a couple intriguing second-place finishes at major prep races, briefly rose to the top of the morning-line live odds for the first Triple Crown event of the year. It eventually settled back into the pack of contenders right behind Renegade based on odds for the wide-open field at the 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2.But the horse's momentary rise might have been sparked by a rumor that has picked up steam throughout Derby week. Did music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce buy a stake in The Puma ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby? Will the power couple be in attendance at Churchill Downs for the first Triple Crown race of the year to watch this horse they may or may not be financially tied to now?Those have been among the talking points around the track, and The Puma's owner didn't put the speculation to rest when he had the chance. Here's what to know about the potential connection between 2026 Kentucky Derby contender The Puma