Chip Honcho (USA) Horse
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About
Chip Honcho is a 3yo dk b/br from United States trained by Steven M. Asmussen. It is sired by Connect out of the dam Miss My Rose. Chip Honcho has won 3 races in its career so far. On 21st Jun 2026 at Thistledown, Chip Honcho earned its biggest victory to date by capturing the $500000.00 Ohio Derby (stakes). It has been a profitable horse for bettors over the journey. Backing Chip Honcho throughout its career would have yielded a 55% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 21-Jun-26 1811m FIRM R12 Ohio Derby (Stakes) $315,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:51.180, SP: 4.00 steadied between rivals entering the clubhouse turn, was always within striking distance, waited through the second bend, shifted four wide entering the stretch, rallied under left handed urging and was along in time. 1st Chip Honcho ( J L Ortiz 126 ) 2nd Ocelli ( T Gaffalione 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Trendsetter ( K Kimura 126 ) 4.25L See full results | J L Ortiz 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Laurel Park 17-May-26 1911m R13 Preakness Stakes (Stakes) $200,000 (of $2,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:58.690, SP: 11.00 , three wide between rivals around the first turn, remained between horses in a stalking position through the backstretch and final turn, edged up to have aim near the quarter pole, failed to sustain past mid stretch and faded late. 1st Napoleon Solo ( P Lopez 126 ) 2nd Iron Honor ( F Prat 126 ) 1.25L 3rd Chip Honcho ( J L Ortiz 126 ) 4.50L See full results | J L Ortiz 57.2kg 4.50L | 3 (14) |
| Fair Grounds 22-Mar-26 1911m R12 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (Stakes) $20,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:55.180, SP: 4.00 1st Emerging Market ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Pavlovian ( E Maldonado 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 122 ) 1.00L 5th Chip Honcho ( L Saez 122 ) 11.60L See full results | L Saez 55.3kg 11.60L | 5 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 15-Feb-26 1811m R12 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes (Stakes) $100,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:49.140, SP: 8.50 assumed early command, set pace off rail to quarter, dug in stretch, fought gamely to the final sixteenth, was bested in deep stretch and was well clear of the rest for second. 1st Paladin ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Chip Honcho ( L Saez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 122 ) 5.50L See full results | L Saez 55.3kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Fair Grounds 18-Jan-26 1710m R13 Lecomte Stakes (Stakes) $17,500 (of $250,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:44.980, SP: 11.00 1st Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 122 ) 2nd Mesquite ( F Prat 122 ) 0.75L 3rd Carson Street ( A Concepcion 122 ) 0.30L 4th Chip Honcho ( P Lopez 122 ) 1.75L See full results | P Lopez 55.3kg 1.75L | 4 (10) |