16Chip Honcho

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Who Is Chip Honcho?

Chip Honcho is a dark brown colt born on April 2, 2023. His racing record so far is pretty good: 2 wins, 2 second-place finishes, and one fourth-place finish in five races. That shows he's a strong competitor who knows how to race!

Chip Honcho's Family Tree

Chip Honcho's father is Connect, a fast horse that passed on speed to his babies. His mother is Miss My Rose, whose family line comes from Europe. This mix makes Chip Honcho a horse that likes to run fast and likes a good race.

Chip Honcho's Wins

• Churchill Downs: He won in the mud! That shows he can race in different conditions.
• Fair Grounds: He came in second in a really big race (the Risen Star Stakes), losing by just a tiny bit to another good horse.
• Gun Runner Stakes: He won this important race at Fair Grounds.

Another Steve Asmussen runner has landed on the early @KentuckyDerby leaderboard with a win in the Gun Runner S. on Saturday 🌹

CHIP HONCHO earned 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby after making his stakes debut a winning one @fairgroundsnola.

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— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 22, 2025

Why Experts Like Chip Honcho

1. Flexible Runner: He can win on different types of dirt tracks — fast, muddy, whatever!
2. Strong Coach: Steve Asmussen, his trainer, has trained many top horses
3. Getting Better: His recent races show he's improving and running faster
4. Tough Attitude: He doesn't give up; he battles hard in his races
5. Good Preparation: He won the Gun Runner Stakes and nearly won the Risen Star. His effort in the Louisiana Derby (G2) was disappointing, but the colt has plenty of seasoning and is fully capable of a strong rebound effort.

Chip Honcho’s Important Related Information

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