A notable runner and generous sire at the stud, Posse had settled in Uruguay in 2016, where he achieved very good results.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Special for Turf Diario) – Posse, one of the standout stallions of recent years in the country, passed away this Tuesday at the age of 25, according to a report from jockeyclubdigital.com and confirmed by Nicolás Barrenechea, manager of Haras Rapetti, where he was standing at stud. The son of Silver Deputy had been battling a tumor that had recently started affecting his physical condition.
Born in 2000, the bay colt, who was purchased for US$ 115,000 by Heiligbrodt Racing Stable (the colors he raced under, in partnership with Vinery Stables), was trained by Steven Asmussen and achieved 7 wins from 18 starts, accumulating US$ 662,841 in earnings. Posse was one of the best 2-year-olds of his generation and went on to establish himself as an exceptional sprinter.
Among his victories were the Kentucky Breeders' Cup Stakes (G3), Lafayette Stakes (G3), Riva Ridge Breeders' Cup Stakes (G2), Matt Winn Stakes (L), and Thanksgiving Handicap (L). He also finished second in the Swale Stakes (G3) and Bashford Manor Stakes (G3), and third in the prestigious Vosburgh Stakes (G1).
Once retired to stud, Posse proved his generosity both at Vinery Stud in the United States and when he moved to Haras Rapetti in 2016, after a few shuttle seasons.
Among his progeny in the Northern Hemisphere are G1 winners Kodiak Kowboy (later a top sire in South America), Mind Your Biscuits, Caleb's Posse, and Rolling Fog, along with G2 winners No Advantage, Comedero, Lantana Mob, and Control Group.
A multiple leader among 2-year-old sires in Uruguay, he was known for producing stars like Blanco Pillo, Rubia Posse, Cuanto Te Quiero, Gladys P, Sherlock Holmes, Cap Bon, Ilustre Posse, Flor de Rocío, and Silver Rye, among others.
Posse had two more generations due to be born in 2023 and 2024, and was expected to continue making a mark, as he was virtually retired from breeding last year after covering only one mare, whom he successfully impregnated. "He was already old and had his issues, but one day he was fine, we had a ready mare, and we covered her. That will be his last foal, after giving us so much at the stud," said Barrenechea, with the admiration that horses who leave a lasting legacy through their generosity deserve.
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