 He was not a great success at stud but one of his best progeny was the consistent Mister Meggs who later raced in the USA.Hondo Grattan died following a bout of colic at the age of 26 on 30 November 1994 in his yard at The Lagoon having remained at stud with Tony Turnbull after his retirement.He was twice voted NSW Harness Horse of the Year in 1973 and 1974, and had a song written about him called "Little Hondo", which was sung by racecaller Johnny Tapp.