Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Chip Honcho Enters Preakness, Ortiz Targets Borel Double

5/9/2026

31 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Chip Honcho will run in Preakness at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026, with jockey José Ortiz.
Ortiz rode Derby winner Golden Tempo and aims to match jockey Calvin Borel’s 2009 feat of winning two Triple Crown races on different horses.
Trainer Asmussen says Chip Honcho runs best in mornings and that Laurel’s 4,800-person limit may keep him calm.

1 of 1

Story summary

Chip Honcho will run in Preakness at Laurel Park on May 16, 2026, with jockey José Ortiz.
Ortiz rode Derby winner Golden Tempo and aims to match jockey Calvin Borel’s 2009 feat of winning two Triple Crown races on different horses.
Trainer Asmussen says Chip Honcho runs best in mornings and that Laurel’s 4,800-person limit may keep him calm.