Wow, he’s flashy looking and jumps so nice! His yearling sale price was $300k, yikes. I wonder what they paid for him. Have we seen Deputy Minister in other sport horses?
Yes. Like allllll the sport horses.
Honor Code stamps so hard. Those big blazes and tons of chrome! They all seem to move like hunters, too.
they are beautiful horses. Still kicking myself for not picking up the one in the sale last year.
Yes. He is ubiquitous in off track sport horses. But, he also is showing up reliably in UL eventing. His grandson Posse (Silver Deputy) was all over NY for a long time. Silver Deputy had several UL OTTBs.
For a race bred horse, his presence (as well as Posse’s) in pedigrees of OTTBs at UL is not statistically insignificant. Several OTTBs at that level are even linebred to him.
Just as an example:
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I have 2 Honor Code geldings. Huge fan of Honor Code. 1 of them has the Chrome, but the other one doesn’t.
Fun fact: in the 2024 TB Makeover, Honor Code was tied for having the most offspring at the Makeover. So out of the 6 horse by Honor Code, 5 of them were in the top 10. And out of those 5, 3 were in the top 5! I know Show Hunter, Competitive Trail, Ranch Work….
It’s unfortunate, for sport horse people anyway, that Honor Code went to Japan two years ago. He stood the 2024 season for a private fee.
Another sire that is classic show hunter but was in Japan is Creator. He is an beautiful mover under saddle. Daisy cutter trot. Shame there will be no offspring here for the sport horse people. He has since gone to Saudi Arabia
There are many TB stallions that are good movers, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that movement will translate to jumping ability in their get. Deputy Minister shows up in many a sport horse pedigree and AP Indy has a few with a jump.
Honor Code (AP Indy) x One of a Cat (Deputy Minister) seems to have been a good match for a stylish hunter ring jump in this case.
Honor AP is still standing in KY.
Some of the last of the North American Honor Codes selling this year
Here is one coming up in the OBS sale
She is stunning.
Just hope she doesn’t take to racing. Then, in a few years, she’ll be more affordable
She’s gorgeous.
she might be pretty affordable for someone in this sale depending on how it goes. Honor Codes are not in high demand and if her breeze isn’t stellar and/or there is not super squeaky clean vetting, someone might have a chance
watch the live feed of the breeze’s that day and you might get a good peak at how she moves before the breeze starts. she has a huge walk on her, that is for sure.
Not sure if anyone ever wanted to persue an Honor Code or Honor AP for their own sporthorse use; but here is a list of some that sold in recent years for racing
Tremendously
Born 2022
Honor AP - FLIT by Not for Love.
Only made 2 starts, last raced 11/3 at Churchill where he finished 10th for the Brian Lynch barn
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Americas Honor
Born 2022
Honor AP - Averblake by Curlin
He’s made 8 starts and 55k in earnings. Last raced 2/21 at Aqueduct where he won a maiden claiming for the Greg Sacco barn. He was running for a 20k claiming tag
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Honor the Giants
Born 2022
Honor AP - Calamity Jane by Cowboy Cal
He only made 2 starts, the last being September 2024 at Canterbury Park for Esteban Martinez. He has a 3/28 work at Sunland Park but no starts.
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EZ Tree Ates
Born 2022
Honor Code - Irish Jasper by First Defense
7 Starts, the last being at Fairgrounds on 3/9. Entered in a Maiden Claiming at Oaklawn on 4/4. Currently running in the Rob Atras barn.
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You can see him undersaddle, trotting here at the 1:04 mark. VERY pretty
Honor Code 2 year olds
Little Mo
Born 2022
Honor AP - Kelwynne by Yes It’s True
6 starts, the last being 1/31/25 at Turfway where she finished 4th in a Starter Allowance. Running for the Peter Eurton barn.
OBS Hip 360 | Sale 135
Anytime Anywhere
Born 2022
Honor Code - Quality Lass by Exclusive Quality
6 starts, hasnt run since December 2024 where it was claimed for 30k by trainer Thomas Malloy. at Turfway. Hasn’t had any workouts or races since.
OBS Hip 568 | Sale 135
Parlay for Destiny
Born 2022
Honor AP - Sweet Destiny by Curlin
11 Starts. Last raced 3/22 at Turfway where he was eased and classified as DNF despite crossing the finish line. Trained by Mario Serey Jr.
OBS Hip 733 | Sale 135
Honor Code- Lili’s Song
Born 2022
Can’t find her registered name so not sure if she ever raced
OBS Hip 246 | Sale 136
Margie’s Intention
Honor AP - Playful Dancer by Into Mischief
9 Starts. She’s prob not affordable for anyone and will likely end up a broodmare. She has six figure earnings and is currently running for the Bendan Walsh Barn
OBS Hip 472 | Sale 136
Honor the Cat
Honor AP - Run Easy by Runhappy
Bought for 60k by John Warren but never raced. Has work outs in March 2025 at Santa Anita
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Broker
Honor AP - Storm Hearted by Lion Heart
Bought by David Wolochuck, agent, for 90k. Hasnt raced. Has a breeze at Classic Mile back in February.
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Outsource
Honor AP - Trade Agreement by Will Take Charge
Currently running for Dutrow. Has 7 starts and 58k in earnings. Currently stabled at Belmont
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Shootersgottashoot
Honor AP - Beersheeba by Limehouse
11 starts, was second in the Smoke Glacken at 2. Last raced in March 2024 for the Mario Serey Jr barn. Currently running in Allowance Optional Claiming.
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Dazzle AP
Honor AP - Dazzle by Twirling Candy
He was a 260k purchase that hasn’t amounted to much. 5 starts and only 3500 in winnings. Last raced in Feb at Gulfstream for Clement for a $35k tag. Clement is known to send some down the sporthorse line so there might be possibilities.
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Living in Style
Born 2021
Honor Code - Saracina by Bertrando.
23 starts. Currently running for Saul Morales at Mahoning Valley in the claiming ranks for a $7500 tag
Guest of Honor
Born 2021
Honor Code - Special Guest by Smart Strike
4 starts, the last being Feb 2024 for Joe Sharp
Perfect Eye
Born 2021
Honor Code - Love for Scarlett by Not for Love
7 starts and only $2700 in earnings. Last raced for Samuel Diaz in January 2024 at Camarero; Probably never made it out of there
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Love Honor and Pay
Honor Code - Love Hurts by Tiznow
Only 4 starts, 2000 in earnings. Last raced for Steve Knapp at Santa Anita in January 2024.
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Five to Two
Honor Code - Pas de Deuce by Curlin
13 starts. 176k in earnings. Last raced in November at Aqueduct for Horacio De Paz where she won a claiming race. She was claimed in that race by Linda Rice and has no workouts or races since then.
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I just love this one. Always did. Built thick and chunky with lots of looks.
Haleys Honor
Honor Code - Raver by Tiznow
8 Starts, 41k in earnings. Last raced at Woodbine finishing 3rd in a Maiden Special Weight for Steven Chircop. Has workouts at Woodbine in March 2025
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Order of the Day
Full brother to Haleys Honor, above
Born 2019
22 starts, 21k in earnings. Last ran August 2023 at Arapahoe finishing 5th in a claiming race with a tag of 5k. Was running for trainer Temple Rushton.
California Code
Born 2021
Honor Code - Tschudis Girl by Kantharos.
13 starts, 29k in earnings. Last ran for Eddie Clouston at Mountaineer in August 2024. Finished 5th in a claiming race with a $4k tag.
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Honor Cat
Born 2021
Honor Code - Sense of War by Street Sense
16 races. 186k in earnings. Still running at Oaklawn and is entered for 4/5 in race 8. Currently in the barn of Greg Compton.
The Honorable Eye
Born 2020.
Honor Code - Ainsley by Officer
12 starts and 26k in earnings. Last raced at Mountaineer Oct 2024 finishing 5th in a claiming race for owner/trainer Jay Bernardini. Hasn’t worked since.
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Fatih
Born 2020
Honor Code - Jadira by Pleasantly Perfect
22 starts 116k in earnings. Last raced for Stephen Trevino at Mountaineer on Novemeber 2024. He was third in a claiming race running for a $6500 tag. Has not worked since
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Smart Code
Born 2020
Honor Code - Saranda by Smart Strike
9 starts, 105k in earnings, Last raced for Mark Glatt at Del Mar in September 2024.
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Frank’s Honor
Honor Code - Kidoro by Medaglia D’oro
3 starts, 84k in earnings. Last raced for Kenny McPeek in October 2022 when he won a maiden special weight. Nothing on him since
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Dance Code
Born 2019
Honor Code - Dancinginthestreet by Street Boss.
24 starts, 225k in earnings. Last raced in November 2024 at Parx for Angel Sanchez-Pinero. Hasn’t had any works since.
Battling Bailiff
Born 2019
Honor Code - Night Witch by Indian Charlie
6 starts, 27k in earnings. Last raced for Jordan Blair in Feb 2023 at Turfway in the Claiming ranks.
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Here are some more recent ones to run through the rings
2024 yearlings:
Smart Little Lass
Honor Code - Risky Risky Risky
Sold for 5k to Stephanie Norris
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River Empress
Honor AP - EmpressoftheNile
Solf for 45k to Chad Summers
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Regan’s Honor
Honor AP- Rutile
Sold to West Point for 140k
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Unnamed
Honor AP-Fancy Ribbons
Sold to Paragon for 16k
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We All Love Harper
Honor AP - Achira
Sold for 100k to Cherie DeVaux
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Unnamed
Honor AP - Angelos Ashes
Sold for 40k to Jeremiah O’Dwyer
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Mesopotamia
Honor AP- Gold Ribbon
Sold for 10k to Clarity TB’s
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Wilderness Trail
Honor AP - Sequin
Sold for 125k to SBT Holy Grail
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Unnamed
Honor AP - Paynterbynumbers
Sold for 15k to Cruz Racing
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Honor AP - Tinabud
Sold for 15k to Chris Melton
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Space Code
Honor AP - Ode to Psyche (IRE)
Sold for 32k to Oracle
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Belle of Edmonds
Honor AP - Storm Hearted
Sold for 4k to Tena Birdwell
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2023 Yearlings:
Redacted (this is the colt that got 0 bids at Keeneland that I wanted to purchase)
Honor Code - Delicatus
Currently racing for Dallas Stewart at Fairgrounds. 28k in earnigns
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Meritorious
375k yearling in 2023. Hasnt amounted to much
Running for Riley Mott right now with only 7k in earnings. Entered at Keenland 4/5 and 4/8
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AP Kid
Honor Code - Lady Mamba
42k in earnings for Todd Pletcher. Last raced at Gulfstream 3/22/25 where he won a Maiden Special
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Deputy AP
Honor Code - Angel Spirit
2 starts, 2300 in earnings . Last raced at Churchill for Cherie Devaux finishing 10th. Has not done anything since.
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Rank
Honor AP - Fabulous Babde
Running for Doug Oneill at Santa Anita. 70k in earnings. Last raced 3/29
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Baytown Boujee
Honor AP - Elitism
Currently racing for Grant Forster at Fairgrounds. 60k in Earnings
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Spurgeon
Honor AP - Lipstick City.
Currently running for Ken McPeek. 36k in earnings. Last raced at Oaklawn finishing 6th in a Maiden Special
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This guy went to Rosalyn Cox back in October for 15k. I dont believe he is named yet
Honor Code-Allie
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Charlottes Potter
3 starts. $800 in earnings
Honor AP - Fraziers Finest
Last raced at Penn for Philip Aristone
AP Grey
Honor AP- Family Myth
2 starts, 700 in earnings. Last raced in Dec 2024 at Turfway for Aaron West
It’s a Shore Thing
Honor AP - Madison Avenue
2 starts, 28k in earnings. Last raced for J Tyler Servis in Nov 2024 at Laurel
Word of Honor
200k two year old
Made 1 start at Horsehoe Indianapolis placing 5th in October 2024. For trainer Robert Medina. Has a recent work at Keeneland yesterday
I loved the videos of Shigeki Yusa riding Creator. He looked like the hack winners of my youth!
The Honor Code filly in todays OBS sale was RNA at 12k. looked really nice in the ring, very quiet and classy