Travis Kelce is shedding light on his decision to enter the racehorse business … confirming the animal’s Taylor Swift-inspired name played a role in his decision to purchase.

The NFL star — who bought a racehorse named Swift Delivery last week — addressed his big purchase on a new episode of the “New Heights” podcast … after his cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, asked him point-blank if the name influenced the sale.

As Travis put it … he felt like the stars did “align” when he was presented with the opportunity to become part-owner of Swift Delivery.

Before long, the Zoldan family invited Travis to join them in investing in the horse … and given the animal’s name, it just “made sense” to TK.

He also praised the horse’s athleticism … noting he really liked the way Swift Delivery ran in races. The horse’s reputation as a finishing horse was a plus, too.

SD is set to compete again later this fall … just as Travis will be in the thick of the football season.

Travis and Taylor have been dating for over a year and appear to be going strong, despite a viral breakup plan making the rounds online … the football player’s reps blasted as “entirely false.”