Horsename: | Caleb's Posse |
Sire: | Posse |
Grandsire: | Silver Deputy |
Dam: | Abbey's Missy |
Damsire: | Slewacide |
Sex: | Stallion |
Foaled: | 8 April 2008 |
Country: | United States |
Colour: | Bay |
Breeder: | Don McNeill |
Owner: | McNeill Stables & Cheyenne Stables |
Trainer: | Donnie K. Von Hemel |
Record: | 19: 8-5-2 |
Earnings: | $1,423,379 |
Race: | Ohio Derby (2011) Amsterdam Stakes (2011) King's Bishop Stakes (2011) Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (2011) |
Honours: | Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2017) |
Caleb's Posse (foaled April 4, 2008) is a retired American Thoroughbred racehorse and a Breeders Cup champion.[1]
Trained by Donnie K. Von Hemel, Caleb's Posse ran a total of 6 times as a 2 year old. His 3 wins were in the a maiden special weight, allowance, and the non graded Clever Trevor Stakes. His only graded stakes effort was in the Gr. 3 Arlington-Washington Futurity where he finished 3rd.
After 3 tries for a win Caleb's Posse took the Ohio Derby and also won the Amsterdam Stakes. This was followed up with a close nose victory in the Grade 1 Kings Bishop. He then won his signature race in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile over Shackleford and future dirt mile winner Tapizar.[2]
As a 4 year old, Caleb's Posse ran 3 times, finishing second every time. In his last race, he lost to Shackleford by a nose.
Overall Caleb's Posse record was 19-8-5-2 with a total money earnings of 1,423,379.