Chip Honcho

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.

Add to your Stable… pic.twitter.com/JdyXoVnCTU

— 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 Timing: He won the Gun Runner Stakes and nearly won the Risen Star, showing he's in great form right now

Chip Honcho’s Important Related Information

• Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Chip Honcho, Mob impress
• Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chip Honcho
• Kentucky Derby Roundup: Chip Honcho, Express Kid emerge
• Chip Honcho gets up in Gun Runner; Hit Parade prevails in Untapable
• Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Chip Honcho
• Chip Honcho goes for double in Lecomte; Atropa favored in Silverbulletday
• Paladin corrals Chip Honcho late in Risen Star, tops Kentucky Derby leaderboard
• Chip Honcho, Hit Parade star at Fair Grounds

Updated 3/3/2026