Caleb's Posse Profile, News, Entries, Results, Video, and Blogs

Trainer	Donnie K. Von Hemel
Jockey	Rajiv Maragh
Owner	McNeill Stables and Cheyenne Stables LLC
Breeder	Don C. McNeill

First Two Foals by Sire Caleb's Posse Arrive

January 31, 2014
Breeding, Kentucky

Multiple grade I winner Caleb's Posse (Posse--Abbey's Missy, by Slewacide) was represented by his first two reported foals.

Three Chimneys Announces 2014 Stud Fees

By Blood-Horse Staff
November 13, 2013
Breeding, Kentucky

Three Chimneys Farm announced their 2014 stallion roster, with several of their stallions' fees showing decreases from 2013.

Three Chimneys' Derby Week Open House May 2

May 1, 2013
Breeding, Kentucky

Three Chimneys Farm will hold its annual open house that coincides with the week of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on Thursday, May 2.

Adam's Turf: A Year of Finishes

December 12, 2012

At year's end we typically see many of our favorite stars move into retirement or second careers. In spite of the many fan favorites and talented athletes who have left the track, one thing remains...their finishes. read blog

Three Chimneys Announces Stallion Fees

Flower Alley, sire of 2012 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner I'll Have Another, will see his fee increase to $20,000 (stands and nurses) in 2013 at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm.

New Boys in Town: Visiting Caleb's Posse & Co

By Claire Novak
August 3, 2012

Novak at the Track is "Novak at the Farm" with a special visit to new Three Chimneys stallions Caleb's Posse & Ice Box, plus the Jim Rome trio of Surfer Girl, her Pulpit filly, and retired claimer Gallatin's Run. read blog

Breeders' Cup Winner Caleb's Posse Retired

By Blood-Horse Staff
July 12, 2012
Breeding, Kentucky

Caleb's Posse, last year's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner, has been retired from racing and will stand at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky., in 2013.

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Announces 2012 Class

Steve Asmussen, Don McNeill, David Vance, Kip Deville, and Highland Ice are the 2012 Thoroughbred class set for induction into Oklahoma's Horse Racing Hall of Fame. They will be honored Sept. 26 at Remington Park.

Wagering, Attendance Up on Met Mile Card

With four graded stakes highlighted by the Metropolitan Mile Handicap (gr. I), Belmont Park posted double digit increases in attendance and all-source handle for the May 28 Memorial Day card.

After the Wire - 5/28/2012

By Evan Hammonds
May 28, 2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Met Mile, Acorn Stakes, and Ogden Phipps Handicap. watch video

Shackleford Hangs On to Win Metropolitan

Shackleford led from start to finish and the 4-year-old son of Forestry held off a fast-closing Caleb's Posse to win the $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park May 28.

No Pushovers in Strong Metropolitan Handicap

Experience and previous success on the Belmont Park dirt surface could be the deciding factor when a short but strong field gathers for the $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) at one mile May 28.

Jackson Bend Carves Out Carter Upset

By Jack Shinar
April 7, 2012
Racing, Northeast Region

Jackson Bend, the longest shot in the field, held off a flying even-money choice Caleb's Posse in the final strides to prevail in the $400,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct April 7.

Calibrachoa Faces Terrific Trio in Carter

By Jack Shinar
April 4, 2012
Racing, Northeast Region

Nearly unbeatable at Aqueduct Racetrack, Calibrachoa will attempt to extend his dominance when he takes on a field that includes Caleb's Posse, Shackleford, and Jackson Bend in the $400,000 Carter Handicap April 7.

Caleb's Posse, Scatman Work at Oaklawn

Caleb's Posse worked March 27 for a run in Aqueduct's Carter Handicap (gr. I) April 7; Scatman goes a half in :49 in first move since running third in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II).

Tom Fool: Calibrachoa Holds Off Caleb's Posse

Calibrachoa took over from the pacesetters in the stretch and held off a late run from Caleb's Posse to win the $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. III) by a neck March 3.

Tom Fool: Caleb's Posse Returns in Tough Spot

By Jason Shandler
February 29, 2012
Racing, Northeast Region

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Caleb's Posse will likely draw the most betting attention in the Tom Fool Handicap at Aqueduct, but he will have to face a pair of multiple graded stakes winners with a fondness for the track.

Ultimate Eagle, Jeranimo, Caleb's Posse Work

February 19, 2012
Racing, Southwest Region, West Region

Several horses posted important works at Santa Anita Park the weekend of Feb. 18-19, while Caleb's Posse worked at Oaklawn Park.

World Cup Nominees Include American Champions

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 23, 2012
Racing, International

Four Eclipse Award winners are among the international cast of horses nominated to the $27.25 million Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 31.

And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition

January 20, 2012

Lenny and Steve review the Eclipse Award ceremony and the winners, Lasix, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm Watch Video

Triple Crown Talk: Eclipse Awards Review

By Jason Shandler
January 17, 2012

A shoddy telecast and a couple of questionable winners stole the show. read blog

Animal Kingdom Awarded for Classic Success

By Steve Haskin
January 16, 2012
Racing, Triple Crown

By a vote of 114 to 111, Animal Kingdom outpolled Caleb's Posse for an Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male.

Amazombie May Not Run in Palos Verdes

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 13, 2012
Racing, West Region

Trainer Bill Spawr said he's undecided on a start in the Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 21 for Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Amazombie after the 6-year-old gelding worked six furlongs in 1:15 3/5 Jan. 14.

Caleb's Posse Works, Met Mile the Early Goal

Just a few days short of a year since he began his 3-year-old campaign that may result in an Eclipse Award, Caleb's Posse returned to the work tab Jan. 12 at Oaklawn Park.

Racing Fans Vote Havre de Grace HOY

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 13, 2012

In the Horse of the Year category, fans made the multiple grade I winner Havre de Grace their top pick with 4,249 votes.

Eclipse Awards Finalists Listed (Updated 1/9)

By Blood-Horse Staff
January 9, 2012
Racing, West Region

There were few surprises when the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers And Broadcasters on Jan. 5 announced the finalists for 2011 Eclipse Awards.

Fans to Vote on Racing's Moment of the Year

By Blood-Horse Staff
December 8, 2011

Voting is under way at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association web site, www.ntra.com, for the 13th annual "NTRA Moment of the Year." Voters can choose from among 12 images, drawn from the year's events.

Southwest Regional: Dobson Dials Up Success

December 6, 2011
Southwest Region

Oklahoma telecom mogul hits with Caleb's Posse, takes equity interest in Three Chimneys Stallions Download Now

Winner's Circle - Head of the Posse

By Jason Shandler
November 22, 2011

Donnie K. Von Hemel, trainer of Caleb's Posse, is Remington Park's all-time leader by wins. read blog

Champion 3YO Male No Easy Call

By Jason Shandler
November 15, 2011

Five horses can make a solid case for the Eclipse Award read blog

A Champion Muddle - by Eric Mitchell

By Eric Mitchell
November 8, 2011
Breeders' Cup

The Breeders' Cup did nothing to clear up the Horse of the Year picture. read blog

Slideshow: 2011 Breeders' Cup Day 2

November 6, 2011
Breeders' Cup

2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 2: Photos of the day two winners at the 2011 Breeders' Cup. view slideshow

Caleb's Posse Soars in Dirt Mile

November 5, 2011
Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Like he was shot out of a cannon, Caleb's Posse rocketed past Shackleford in the stretch and romped to a four-length victory in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

Slideshow: The Week In Photos - Oct. 24, 2011

October 25, 2011
Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup contender works and arrivals. view slideshow

Caleb's Posse Breezes Again at Keeneland

Caleb's Posse turned in his second work at Keeneland Oct. 22 in preparation for his next start in the Breeders' Cup.

Wilburn Finds Opening, Wins Indiana Derby

By Tom LaMarra
October 1, 2011
Racing, Midwest Region

Stonestreet Stables' Wilburn won his first graded stakes under a smart ride by Julien Leparoux in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II) at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Oct. 1.

Shackleford Hopes for Rebound in Indy Derby

By Tom LaMarra
September 28, 2011
Racing, Midwest Region

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford will seek to get back in the winner's circle Oct. 1 in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II), his final race before an expected start in the Breeders' Cup.

TCI: Is Dirt Mile Mo's Calling? (Video)

September 16, 2011
Breeders' Cup

Jon and Joel recap the Super Derby, and reveal the Dirt Mile Top 5. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions. Watch Video

Slideshow: The Week In Photos - Aug. 30, 2011

August 30, 2011

Exciting finishes from Saratoga, Del Mar, Calder and France! view slideshow

Caleb's Posse Nails Uncle Mo in King's Bishop

Caleb's Posse came roaring down the lane and edged champion Uncle Mo by the narrowest of margins to win a thrilling edition of the $250,000 King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 27 at Saratoga.

Uncle Mo Faces Tough Test in King's Bishop

By Jason Shandler
August 24, 2011
Racing, Northeast Region

All eyes will be on champion Uncle Mo when he makes his comeback in the $250,000 Foxwood's King's Bishop (gr. I) Aug. 27, but unlike his season debut that was light on talent, he will have to be at his best at Saratoga.

Caleb's Posse Blows Past Foes in Amsterdam

McNeill Stables and Cheyenne Stable's Caleb's Posse cut back in distance off seven straight distance races and blew past his opponents in the stretch to win the Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 1.

THS: Queen's Plate 2011

June 23, 2011
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Jason, Tom and Evan of TwinSpires.com handicap the Queen's Plate, first of the three jewels in the Canadian triple crown. Then the three analyze the Iowa Derby, which includes Caleb's Posse and Astrology. Watch Video

Awesome Gem, Astrology in Iowa Stakes

With six stakes worth more than $1 million, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino will hold its biggest racing weekend of the year June 24-25, highlighted by the $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (gr. III).