Iron Honor (KY)

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Pedigree Foundation
Iron Honor carries bloodlines from two accomplished thoroughbreds. Nyquist stands as his sire, while his dam, Orencia, traces through Blame. This Nyquist x Blame cross represents a blend of two horses with significant racing accomplishments and proven ability to produce quality competitors.

Sire Line: Nyquist
Nyquist established himself as a Grade 1 winner and Kentucky Derby winner. As a stallion, Nyquist has demonstrated an exceptional ability to sire quality competitors with proven success at the highest levels of racing. His progeny have achieved Grade 1 victories and demonstrated championship capability.

Dam-Side Heritage: Blame Influence
Orencia carries the Blame line through her sire. Blame was a Grade 1 winner who established himself as an accomplished racehorse. As a broodmare sire, Blame's influence contributes competitive instinct, durability, and proven racing ability at various levels.

Physical Profile & Racing Record
Iron Honor is a bay colt foaled May 1, 2023, standing three years old. His record shows two career starts, two wins, zero places, zero shows, earning $211,750. His racing shows success on different surfaces: one win on good dirt (muddy/sloppy condition) and one win on fast dirt.

Top Five Handicapping Traits

1. Perfect 2-for-2 Record (100% Win Rate - Undefeated): Maiden victory at Aqueduct on December 13, 2025 (6 furlongs, fast dirt, 6-1 odds, 1.5-length margin with jockey Manuel Franco). Stakes victory at Aqueduct on February 28, 2026 (1 mile, good dirt condition, 4-5 odds, 1-length margin with jockey Manuel Franco). Demonstrates dominance in both races.
2. Elite Trainer Guidance: Chad C. Brown provides championship-level training and sophisticated race planning.
3. Premium Ownership: St. Elias Stable, Lawrence, William H., and Glassman Racing indicate quality resources and preparation.
4. Recent Stakes Victory: Most recent win on February 28, 2026, in stakes race at 1 mile on muddy condition shows capability to compete and win at classic distance under different conditions.
5. Extremely Limited Racing Experience: Only two career starts provides minimal data on consistency, ability against strongest competition, or performance across varied conditions and distances compared to more experienced Derby contenders.