Don The Horse — Hot to Trot Character Profile

About Don The Horse

A charismatic talking horse who acts as Chaney's secret financial advisor. He navigates romantic interests, survives a poisoning incident, and competes in a crucial race to restore Chaney's fortunes while overcoming his own racing doubts with supernatural guidance.

Don The Horse — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

John Candy

Appears in

Hot to Trot (1988)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Don The Horse — Conflict Betting Rival — Walter Sawyer (Dabney Coleman)
• Don The Horse — Alliance Confidant — Allison Rowe (Virginia Madsen)
• Don The Horse — Social Indirect Obstacle — Victoria Peyton (Cindy Pickett)

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More characters from Hot to Trot

• Fred P. Chaney (Bobcat Goldthwait)
• Walter Sawyer (Dabney Coleman)
• Allison Rowe (Virginia Madsen)
• Victoria Peyton (Cindy Pickett)
• Boyd Osborne (Jim Metzler)
• The Dentist (Gilbert Gottfried)
• Boss (James Hong)
• Don's Dad (Burgess Meredith)
• Dog at Party (Jake)