Owner

St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola), William H. Lawrence & Glassman Racing (Cathi Glassman)

Trainer

Chad C. Brown

Jockey

Franco, Manuel

Breeder

Mike Freeny & Pat Freeny

Earnings

$165,000

Color

Bay

Pedigree

Sire Name Nyquist

Dam Name Orencia

Derby News February 23, 2026

Balboa targeted by Iron Honor in Gotham

Iron Honor, a key race winner on debut at Aqueduct on Dec. 13, is the potential horse to beat Saturday in the $300,000 Gotham (G3).

Derby News February 28, 2026

Iron Honor determinedly stays perfect in Gotham

Iron Honor put his name prominently on the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard when recording a hard-fought victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct.

Wagering February 25, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Gotham Stakes

Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct is a one-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 50-25-15-10-5 points to the top five finishers.

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