English Channel, the 19-year-old son of Smart Strike and perennial top turf stallion, has unfortunately been diagnosed with multiple health issues. It is unlikely that English Channel will breed during the 2022 season.
English Channel's impressive race career for owner James Scatuorchio, under the training of Todd Pletcher, included six Grade 1 wins culminating with a victory in the John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf with career earnings of over $5.3 million.
English Channel's impact at stud has been equally, if not more, impressive than his own personal race record. As a sire of Grade 1 winners on both the turf and the dirt, English Channel's progeny have a lifetime average earnings per starter of over $97,000. He has sired seven champions, 32 graded stakes winners, and 61 stakes winners. With seven millionaires and 12 individual Grade 1 winners, his progeny have earned over $62 million combined.
“This is an unfortunate blow for a stallion that was rising to the peak of his career and finally getting the respect he deserved,” read a statement from Calumet Farm. “However we, at Calumet, strive to provide the best care for all our horses and will always put the horse's health, safety and well-being first. We are going to be monitoring English Channel on a daily basis but at this time, it does not look like English Channel will breed in the upcoming season.”
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