English Channel , the leading turf sire in North America this year, is unlikely to breed in 2022 due to unspecified health issues, according to Calumet Farm.
A 19-year-old son of Smart Strike, English Channel stood at Calumet for $27,500 in 2021. His progeny this year have been led by grade 1 turf winners War Like Goddess , Two Emmys , and Channel Cat .
English Channel was at his best on grass, winning graded stakes on turf at ages 3,4, and 5. During his 5-year-old season, he won the 2007 John Deere Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) at Monmouth Park for coach Todd Pletcher and proprietor James James Scatuorchio. He remodeled $5.3 million in profitable 13 of 23 profession begins.
English Channel at Calumet Farm in December 2020
“That is an unlucky blow for a stallion that was rising to the height of his profession and eventually getting the respect he deserved,” learn a press release from Calumet Farm. “Nevertheless, we, at Calumet, try to offer the most effective take care of all our horses and can all the time put the horse’s well being, security, and well-being first. We’re going to be monitoring English Channel each day, however presently, it doesn’t appear like English Channel will breed within the upcoming season.”
English Channel has sired seven champions, 32 graded stakes winners, and 61 stakes winners—with grade 1 winners on turf and grime. His progeny have earned over $62 million, bouyed by the achievements of seven millionaires and 12 particular person grade 1 winners.
