Chip Honcho

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Chip Honcho wins the Gun Runner at Fair Grounds.

Owner

Leland Ackerley Racing LLC (Lee Ackerley), James Sherwood, Jode Shupe & John Cilia

Trainer

Steven M. Asmussen

Jockey

Saez, Luis

Breeder

Venneri Racing Inc. & Tony Fanticola

Earnings

$170,000

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

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Derby News December 20, 2025

Chip Honcho gets up in Gun Runner; Hit Parade prevails in Untapable

Saturday’s Road to the Derby Kickoff Day at Fair Grounds featured exciting stretch battles in both scoring races.

Horse Profile December 22, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Chip Honcho

Leland Ackerley Racing’s Chip Honcho picked up 10 qualifying points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby following his tally in the $100,000 Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds.

Oaks News February 14, 2026

Paladin, Bella Ballerina stay unbeaten in Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra

On Saturday at Fair Grounds, Paladin and Bella Ballerina bolstered their credentials as 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders with hard-fought triumphs in the Risen Star (G2) and Rachel Alexandra (G2).