30-07-2025
'He Was Part Of The Family': Leading New Jersey Sire Hey Chub Dies At Age 25
'He Was Part Of The Family': Leading New Jersey Sire Hey Chub Dies At Age 25 originally appeared on Paulick Report.
New Jersey's longtime leading sire Hey Chub, a multiple stakes-winning racehorse and prolific sire, passed away July 28 at the age of 25. The New Jersey-bred standout was a consistent force on the racetrack and in the breeding shed, leaving an indelible legacy on the Garden State's racing industry.A son of Carson City out of Donna Doo (by Spend A Buck), Hey Chub was bred and campaigned by Daniel J. Lopez's Joe-Dan Farm, who remained his owner throughout his entire racing and stallion career. On the track, Hey Chub compiled an admirable record, hitting the board in 30 of 36 starts and amassing career earnings of $441,755. His consistency and competitive spirit earned him multiple stakes victories and a reputation for grit and to his second career at stud, Hey Chub quickly established himself as New Jersey's leading sire from 2016 through 2022, producing a remarkable 73 foals of racing age, 54 starters, and 46 individual winners. His offspring were as dependable as their sire, with a 17 percent win percentage and an average earnings per starter of $125, his most accomplished progeny are:
Chublicious ($754,378) – Winner of the prestigious 2017 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes.
Brother Chub ($674,611) – Crowned 2018 New Jersey-bred Champion Sprinter and a fan favorite on the regional circuit.
Chub Wagon ($669,400) – A dynamic filly and multiple stakes winner, known for her speed and dominance in mid-Atlantic stakes races.
Leo Monte ($306,865) – Hey Chub's leading turf earner.
Collectively, Hey Chub's offspring have earned over $6.7 million, a testament to his impact on the local breeding industry and the success of Joe-Dan Farm's breeding program.'Hey Chub wasn't just a talented racehorse and proven sire — he was part of the family,' said Lopez. 'He gave us everything he had every time, whether it was on the track or in the breeding shed. His legacy will live on through his sons and daughters who continue to carry his heart and talent.'
This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
