Iron Honor

Who Is Iron Honor?

Iron Honor is a bay colt born on May 1, 2023. He has raced twice and won both races, showing a perfect winning record. His record demonstrates he's an accomplished horse that wins in impressive fashion against quality competition.

Iron Honor's Family Tree

Iron Honor's father is Nyquist, a Kentucky Derby winner and one of the most successful stallions in racing today. His mother is Orencia, and her father is Blame — a talented racehorse known for producing elite offspring! This means Iron Honor comes from championship bloodlines built for winning big races.

Iron Honor's Wins

• Won at Aqueduct (in New York) on December 13, 2025 in his maiden race on dirt, winning by 1.5 lengths
• Won at Aqueduct on February 28, 2026 in a stakes race on a good track, winning by 1 length as the favorite at 4-5 odds
• Both wins came on fast or good dirt surfaces, showing his affinity for traditional racing conditions

IRON HONOR is the 6/5 ML favorite in the G3 Gotham this weekend at Aqueduct on the Road to the @KentuckyDerby! 🌹

He was a debut winner for the Chad Brown barn and has the pedigree for more distance! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/BOknufTYmx

— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 25, 2026

Why Experts Like Iron Honor

1. Perfect Record: Two wins from two starts — undefeated with dominant performances
2. Quick Progression: Won maiden race in December and moved to stakes company by February, showing rapid advancement
3. Favorite Status: Won his most recent stakes race as the odds-on favorite (4-5), indicating confidence from professionals
4. Elite Turf Coach: Trained by Chad Brown, one of the best trainers in horse racing who specializes in developing championship-caliber horses
5. Championship Ownership: Owned by St. Elias Stable, William H. Lawrence, and Glassman Racing — partnerships known for quality breeding and racing
6. Elite Jockey Partnership: Ridden by Manuel Franco, an accomplished jockey with excellent track record in quality races
7. Elite Bloodline: Son of Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist, giving him championship pedigree and proven winning genetics
8. Mature Runner: Born May 1, 2023, giving him experience and maturity compared to many 2-year-old racers

Iron Honor’s Important Related Information

• Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Iron Honor impresses for Brown
• Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Iron Honor
• Iron Honor looms large in Gotham; Five set for Busher
• Iron Honor wears down stubborn foe in Gotham
• Balboa targeted by Iron Honor in Gotham
• Iron Honor determinedly stays perfect in Gotham
• Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Iron Honor