Perennial leading turf sire English Channel's health rapidly declined in the past 24 hours, and under the care of top equine specialists at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, the 19-year-old stallion died Thursday morning.
The son of Smart Strike was named champion grass horse in 2007, which lead to a prolific stallion career that is only matched by some of the greats
“English Channel certainly went out on top,” read a statement from Calumet Farm. “He was the number-one turf sire for the past two years and you could consistently find his progeny on the board in the top turf races across the country.
“English Channel has meant so much to Calumet throughout the years and we appreciate all the breeders who also supported him.”
English Channel will be buried in the famed Calumet cemetery alongside many other champions from the farm's storied history.
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