English Channel (horse)
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English Channel (April 9, 2002 – November 11, 2021) was an American Champion Thoroughbred racehorse and a leading sire of turf horses in North America.[2] In four years of racing, he competed in 23 races, winning 13, finishing second in four, and finishing third in one. His final victory came at the 2007 Breeders' Cup Turf, where he set a record for this race when he won by seven lengths. Following this race, he was retired to stud in Lexington, Kentucky.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
English Channel | |
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Sire | Smart Strike |
Grandsire | Mr. Prospector |
Dam | Belva |
Damsire | Theatrical |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | April 9, 2002 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Keene Ridge Farm |
Owner | James T. Scatuorchio |
Trainer | Todd Pletcher |
Record | 23:13-4-1 |
Earnings | $5,199,028[1] |
Major wins | |
Virginia Derby (2005) Colonial Turf Cup (2005) Woodlawn Stakes (2005) United Nations Stakes (2006,2007) Turf Classic Stakes (2006) Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Handicap (2006, 2007) Canadian Turf Handicap (2006) Breeders' Cup Turf (2007) | |
Awards | |
American Champion Male Turf Horse (2007) | |
Last updated on October 27, 2007 |
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