English Channel
Smart Strike - Belva, by Theatrical (IRE)
2002, ch, entered stud 2008
Sire of G1 Winners on Turf and Dirt
3 Champions, 11 GSWnrs, & 25 SWnrs
63.7% Winners/Starters Lifetime
2017 FEE: $25,000 Live Foal
Standing at Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY
Tools and Resources
Current Top Performers Worldwide
What's This?
Up to 10 runners are listed for each sire. Runners represent the stallion’s top
performers for the year and are displayed according to a hierarchy that gives first
preference to the date, graded stakes, stakes, and then non-stakes races. These
are sorted by best performance. Older results will remain listed if no new performances
occur to replace them. At the beginning of a new year, this section will display
the top performers for the previous year through March 31 but a preference is given
to current year runners. Each horse listed is linked to additional information including
pedigree, sale history, race chart (with video and recap when available). Race data
include distance in furlongs; final time of race; and track code. Information is
updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey Club Information
Services.
| Horse | Age/Sex/Best Win | Broodmare Sire | Race (Stakes Grade if Applicable; Date; Purse; Distance; Time; Track) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRISH STRAIT | 5 yo, g, G3W | Polish Numbers |
Red Bank S.
(gr. III,
5/27/2017,
$100,000,
1 mile,
1:35.66,
Monmouth Park
)
Replay
2nd Monmouth S.
(gr. II,
7/30/2017,
$200,000,
1 1/8 miles,
1:47.91,
Monmouth Park
)
Replay
|
| HEART TO HEART | 6 yo, h, G2W | Silver Deputy |
Canadian Turf S.
(gr. III,
3/4/2017,
$150,000,
1 mile,
1:32.63,
Gulfstream Park
)
Replay
2nd Maker's 46 Mile S.
(gr. I,
4/14/2017,
$300,000,
1 mile,
1:34.70,
Keeneland
)
Replay
|
| DOVER CLIFFS | 3 yo, c, SW | Silver Hawk |
Cutler Bay H.
(
4/1/2017,
$100,000,
1 mile,
1:35.16,
Gulfstream Park
)
Replay
2nd Lamplighter S.
(
7/29/2017,
$60,000,
1 1/16 miles,
1:42.80,
Monmouth Park
)
Replay
|
| CHANNEL MAKER | 3 yo, g, SW | Horse Chestnut (SAF) |
Breeders' S.
(
8/20/2017,
$317,840,
1 1/2 miles,
2:29.70,
Woodbine-CAN
)
Replay
|
| JUST HOWARD | 3 yo, c, SW | Alphabet Soup | |
| SUSIE BEE | 5 yo, m, SW | Storm Cat |
Christmas Past S.
(
5/27/2017,
$75,000,
1 1/16 miles,
1:41.87,
Gulfstream Park
)
Replay
2nd Jersey Lilly Turf S.
(
2/25/2017,
$50,000,
1 1/16 miles,
1:45.66,
Sam Houston Race Park
)
Replay
|
| RYE | 4 yo, c, SW | Unusual Heat | |
| Janitzio | 3 yo, c, G1PL | Stephen Got Even |
3rd Gran Premio Nacional
(gr. I,
6/10/2017,
$1,870,
Hipodromo De Las Americas-MEX
)
SPW
(
4/7/2017,
$3,198,
Hipodromo De Las Americas-MEX
)
|
| PUMPKIN RUMBLE | 6 yo, g, SW | Storm Cat |
3rd Sky Classic S.
(gr. II,
8/20/2017,
$139,055,
1 3/8 miles,
2:14.95,
Woodbine-CAN
)
Replay
3rd Nijinsky S.
(gr. II,
7/29/2017,
$140,753,
1 1/4 miles,
2:02.10,
Woodbine-CAN
)
Replay
|
| THE PIZZA MAN | 8 yo, g, G1W | Lear Fan |
2nd Stars and Stripes S.
(gr. III,
7/8/2017,
$100,000,
1 1/2 miles,
2:29.89,
Arlington
)
Replay
|
Leading Runners Worldwide
What's This?
Up to 10 runners are listed in each category: Lifetime Earnings, Current Year Earnings,
and Class Performance Index (CPI). Lifetime Earnings and Current Year Earnings include
Northern Hemisphere winnings. CPI is the average earnings per start for an individual
runner divided by the average earnings per start for all horses of the same crop
and gender that raced in the same country for a given year.
By Lifetime Earnings
| Name | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Parranda | $2,252,633 |
| The Pizza Man | $2,158,941 |
| Heart to Heart | $1,204,870 |
| V. E. Day | $1,044,061 |
| Optimizer | $979,289 |
| Al's Gal | $749,775 |
| Strait of Dover | $749,628 |
| Skyring | $710,854 |
| Blueskiesnrainbows | $672,552 |
| Interpol | $496,998 |
By Current Year Earnings
| Name | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Channel Maker | $266,380 |
| Heart to Heart | $206,580 |
| Just Howard | $146,920 |
| Irish Strait | $121,920 |
| Dover Cliffs | $103,540 |
| Voodoo Song | $85,685 |
| Johnny Bear | $76,933 |
| Susie Bee | $69,015 |
| Is She Hot | $65,580 |
| Indy Hill | $63,118 |
By Class Performance Index
| Name | CPI |
|---|
Recent North American Winners and Stakes Performers
What's This?
All winning or stakes-placed progeny are listed for North American performances
within the previous seven days. Winners are updated on the list only when the information
on new winners is available. Juvenile runners are included in a separate list. For
each runner is listed his or her name, age and sex, and broodmare sire. Race data
include the race name (when applicable), track, official finish position, distance,
and race date. If video of the race is available, a camera icon and “Replay” are
linked to a video player. Equibase charts for all races are also linked.
2-Year-Olds
| Name | Age/Sex | Broodmare Sire | Race, Track, Position, Distance, Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raging Gold Digger | (2 yo/f) | Belong to Me | Northern Lights Debutante S., Canterbury Park (2nd, 6 Furlongs, 8/20) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
3-Year-Olds and up
| Name | Age/Sex | Broodmare Sire | Race, Track, Position, Distance, Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANNEL MAKER | (3 yo/g) | Horse Chestnut (SAF) | Breeders' S., Woodbine (1st , 1 1/2 Miles (turf), 8/20) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
| JUST HOWARD | (3 yo/c) | Alphabet Soup | Find S., Laurel Park (1st , 1 1/8 Miles (turf), 8/19) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
| PUMPKIN RUMBLE | (6 yo/g) | Storm Cat | Sky Classic S. (gr. II), Woodbine (3rd , 1 3/8 Miles (turf), 8/20) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
Upcoming North American Race Entries
What's This?
This section lists the progeny entered in an upcoming race in North America (U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico) for the subject stallion. Weekly entries are published as soon as they are available through Equibase and are only for races that meet the following purse thresholds: All stakes $50,000 and up; allowance races for $30,000 and up; claiming and optional claiming for $50,000 and up; maiden special weights for $20,000 and up; and, maiden claiming races worth $20,000 or more. For each runner is listed its post position, name, age and sex, and name of the dam. Race data includes the race type or name (applicable to stakes), race date, race number, track, purse, distance, assigned weight, jockey, trainer, breeder and owner.
| Post | Horse / Age / Sex / Dam | Race | Wt | Jockey / Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
English Pass
|
MCL
8/22/2017, Race 2, Indiana Grand Race Course, $21,000, 5f (T) |
112 |
|
|
| 11 |
Channel Nine
|
MSW
8/22/2017, Race 6, Indiana Grand Race Course, $31,000, 5f (T) |
118 |
|
|
| 6 |
Voodoo Song
|
AOC
8/23/2017, Race 9, Saratoga, $78,000, 1 1/16mi (T) |
117 |
|
|
| 7 |
Red Bo
|
MCL
8/23/2017, Race 8, Woodbine, $21,700, 1 1/16mi |
117 |
|
|
| 5 |
Cross Border
|
MSW
8/23/2017, Race 1, Woodbine, $61,000, 1 1/4mi (T) |
119 |
|
|
| 7 |
Cliffs of Dover
|
AOC
8/23/2017, Race 9, Saratoga, $78,000, 1 1/16mi (T) |
120 |
|
|
| 7 |
English Channical
|
MSW
8/24/2017, Race 10, Saratoga, $73,000, 1 1/16mi (T) |
119 |
|
|
| 10 |
Quinnie
|
MCL
8/25/2017, Race 8, Del Mar, $23,000, 6f |
111 |
|
|
English Channel's Northern Hemisphere Rankings
What's This?
Stallions whose progeny performance statistics make them the top 100 sires nationally
or among the top 25 leadings sires in a given state are listed with runners, winners,
stakes winners, stakes wins, graded stakes winners, grade I stakes winners, chief
earner, and aggregate earnings identified for the current year. The same data for
the previous year is also presented if the sire met the ranking thresholds. All
data except stakes and graded stakes represents Northern Hemisphere data; stakes
information is worldwide.
| Rankings | Rnrs | Wnrs | SWs | SWins | GSWs | G1SWs | Chief Earner | Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
151 | 68 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | Channel Maker ($266,380) | $3,122,597 |
| 2016 |
|
173 | 74 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 2 | Al's Gal ($565,805) | $4,458,017 |
Auction Results (N. Hemisphere only)
What's This?
Summary sales results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares for
the current year to date and the past year; data include results of all significant
sales in the Northern Hemisphere. Information is updated daily and reflects official
results as recorded by The Jockey Club Information Services; records of sales outside
of North America may be delayed and will appear only when recorded officially. Below
the summary results are links to worldwide hip-by-hip results for the major sales
during the current year and two previous years. An online database with access to
more detailed searches is available at www.bloodhorse.com/auctions-tool/. Recent Results Displays
hip-by-hip sales results for the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares from
the past two months; data include results of all sales in Northern Hemisphere. Information
is updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey Club Information
Services; records of sales outside of North America may be delayed.
| 2017 | 2016 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covering Sire | Weanlings | Yearlings | 2-Y-Os | Covering Sire | Weanlings | Yearlings | 2-Y-Os | |
| Number Sold | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Total Average | $7,567 | $0 | $5,867 | $55,000 | $19,700 | $1,000 | $25,533 | $12,500 |
| Total Median | $5,200 | $0 | $5,000 | $55,000 | $7,000 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $12,500 |
| Colt Average | n/a | $0 (0) | $6,800 (4) | $0 (0) | n/a | $1,000 (1) | $32,785 (13) | $10,000 (1) |
| Filly Average | n/a | $0 (0) | $4,000 (2) | $55,000 (1) | n/a | $0 (0) | $13,750 (8) | $15,000 (1) |
English Channel's Complete Worldwide Auction Results
Current Sales Results
What's This?
Sales results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares for the current
year to date and the past year; data include results of all sales in Northern Hemisphere.
Information is updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey
Club Information Services; records of sales outside of North America may be delayed
and will appear only when recorded officially.
No Northern Hemisphere sales activity to date.
English Channel's Complete Worldwide Auction Results
Upcoming Sales Entries
What's This?
North American auction listings are included for the progeny and covered mares of
all featured stallions. Expand each sale by clicking the + symbol to the left of
the sale name. Entries include hip number, name (when applicable), sex, year of
birth, type [A=stallion; B=broodmare; C=stallion season; D=broodmare prospect; E=racing
or broodmare prospect; F=racing or stallion prospect; G=stallion prospect; H=horse;
I=racing prospect; S=stallion share; W=weanling; Y=yearling; 2 (or other numeral)=age
of hip], sire, dam, broodmare sire, and consignor. Cover sire information is available
for broodmares that have been bred by hovering the cursor over the “B” designation.
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2017 Turf Showcase
| Hip | Name | Sex | YOB | Type | Sire | Dam | BroodmareSire | Consignor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Between Raindrops | A.P. Indy | Paramount Sales | |
| 9 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Bounding Away (IRE) | Galileo (IRE) | Eaton Sales | |
| 10 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Bourbon N Burley | Perfect Soul (IRE) | Vinery Sales | |
| 46 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Gold Necklace (IRE) | Galileo (IRE) | Darby Dan Farm | |
| 51 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Hard Lesson | Dynaformer | MJK Bloodstock | |
| 69 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Julie's Love (GB) | Ad Valorem | Mill Ridge Sales | |
| 155 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Williams Bay | Kitten's Joy | Woodford Thoroughbreds |
Keeneland 2017 September Yearling Sale
| Hip | Name | Sex | YOB | Type | Sire | Dam | BroodmareSire | Consignor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Free Fee Lady | Victory Gallop | Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services | |
| 1227 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Gingham and Lace | Kris S. | Eaton Sales | |
| 1657 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Gold Pattern | Slew o' Gold | Taylor Made Sales Agency | |
| 1946 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Bella Bandita | Dynaformer | Paramount Sales | |
| 2252 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Southern Dynamo | Dynaformer | Eaton Sales | |
| 2254 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Spooky Kitten | Kitten's Joy | Darby Dan Farm | |
| 2279 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Tell Me Now | A.P. Indy | Buckland Sales | |
| 2398 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Colonial Glitter | Glitterman | Hunter Valley Farm | |
| 2413 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Daunbeforethemast | Mizzen Mast | Greenfield Farm | |
| 2556 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Miss Emmy | Buddha | Vinery Sales | |
| 2672 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Sun Disk | A.P. Indy | Vinery Sales | |
| 2740 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Andover the Cash | Unusual Heat | Valkyre Stud | |
| 2778 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Button Girl | Mizzen Mast | Allied Bloodstock | |
| 2840 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Eternal Grace | Gilded Time | Lane's End | |
| 2860 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Gatherindy | A.P. Indy | Buckland Sales | |
| 2876 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Henna | Horse Chestnut (SAF) | Claiborne Farm | |
| 3104 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Tomescu (AUS) | Galileo (IRE) | Denali Stud | |
| 3201 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Cutting Edge | Silver Deputy | Hunter Valley Farm | |
| 3249 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Ginger Mint | Milwaukee Brew | Brandywine Farm | |
| 3337 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | My Perfect Ten | Perfect Soul (IRE) | Glennwood Farm | |
| 3497 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Affair Dabbler | Star Dabbler | Warrendale Sales | |
| 3539 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Blue Shiner | Indygo Shiner | Allied Bloodstock | |
| 3540 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Blues in Seattle | Seattle Slew | Vinery Sales | |
| 3557 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Carnival Kitten | Kitten's Joy | Four Star Sales | |
| 4028 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Supreme Council | Rahy | South Point Sales Agency | |
| 4049 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Wandaful Wandaful | Hero's Tribute | Taylor Made Sales Agency | |
| 4095 | f | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Bourbon Rose | Kitten's Joy | South Point Sales Agency | |
| 4126 | c | 2016 | Y | English Channel | Dahlia Dearest | A.P. Indy | Hidden Brook |
Pedigree
What's This?
A brief pedigree is accompanied by a notation of inbreeding within five generations.
Below the sire’s name are two links—“Download Stallion Register Pages” goes to the
stallion’s current Stallion Register print pages in PDF (if made available by the
subscribing farm) and the equineline.com “Reports” link goes to a list of reports
available from The Jockey Club’s equineline.com service.
English Channel |
Smart Strike | Mr. Prospector | Raise a Native |
| Gold Digger | |||
| Classy 'n Smart | Smarten | ||
| No Class | |||
| Belva | Theatrical (IRE) | Nureyev | |
| Tree of Knowledge (IRE) | |||
| Committed | Hagley | ||
| Minstinguette |
Race Record
What's This?
Sales results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares for the current
year to date and the past year; data include results of all sales in Northern Hemisphere.
Information is updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey
Club Information Services; records of sales outside of North America may be delayed
and will appear only when recorded officially.
| Age | Starts | 1st (SW) | 2nd (SP) | 3rd (SP) | Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | $27,600 |
| 3 | 8 | 4 ( 3 ) | 2 ( 2 ) | 0 | $1,143,491 |
| 4 | 7 | 4 ( 4 ) | 0 | 1 ( 1 ) | $1,507,937 |
| 5 | 7 | 4 ( 3 ) | 2 ( 2 ) | 0 | $2,640,000 |
| Totals | 23 | 13 | 4 | 1 | $5,319,028 |
Won at 2
-
A maiden special weight race at Saratoga
(8.5f, T,defeating Zurich (IRE), Apollo Jones, Triton, Port Chester, Come Close, Tia Pan, Passed Over, Exploitable, Franklin Street).
Won at 3
-
Virginia Derby (gr. III) at Colonial Downs
(10f, T,defeating Chattahoochee War, Rebel Rebel (IRE), Silver Whistle, Crown Point, Spring House, Interpatation, Rush Bay, Rey de Cafe). -
Colonial Turf Cup S. at Colonial Downs
(9.5f, T,defeating Exceptional Ride, Interpatation, Classic Campaign, Criminal Mind, Mad Adam). -
Woodlawn S. at Pimlico
(8.5f, T,defeating United, Holy Ground, T. D. Vance, Denbigh, Timely Bid, Sueno Del Mar, Mighty Mecke). -
An allowance race at Keeneland
(8.5f, T,defeating No Theatrics, Spring House, All Trumps, Buckeye Buddy, William's Cat, Angliana, Apprentice, Monopoly Pricing, No Allegiance).
2nd at 3
-
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. (gr. I) at Belmont Park
(12f, T,defeating Ace (IRE), Meteor Storm (GB), Salford City (IRE), Alost (FR), Islero Noir (FR)). -
Secretariat S. (gr. I) at Arlington Park
(10f, T,defeating Chattahoochee War, Grand Central (IRE), Embossed (IRE), Legal Precedent, Purim, Merger).
Won at 4
-
United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park
(11f, T,defeating Cacique (IRE), Relaxed Gesture (IRE), Silverfoot, Better Talk Now, Shake the Bank, Ramazutti). -
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. (gr. I) at Belmont Park
(12f, T,defeating Freedonia (GB), Royal Highness (GER), Interpatation, Frost Giant, Dreadnaught, Icy Atlantic). -
Woodford Reserve Turf Classic S. (gr. I) at Churchill Downs
(9f, T,defeating Cacique (IRE), Milk It Mick (GB), Einstein (BRZ), Gorella (FR), Cool Conductor, Good Reward, Honor in War, Silver Tree, Perfect Drift). -
Canadian Turf H. at Gulfstream Park
(8.5f, T,defeating Miesque's Approval, Silver Tree, Good Reward, Gulch Approval, Big Booster, Muqbil, Everything to Gain, Flirt With Fortune).
3rd at 4
-
John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Churchill Downs
(12f, T,defeating Rush Bay, Scorpion (IRE), Hurricane Run (IRE), Go Deputy, T. H. Approval, Silverfoot, Cacique (IRE), Icy Atlantic).
Won at 5
-
John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Monmouth Park
(12f, T,defeating Shamdinan (FR), Red Rocks (IRE), Better Talk Now, Dylan Thomas (IRE), Grand Couturier (GB), Fri Guy, Transduction Gold). -
United Nations S. (gr. I) at Monmouth Park
(11f, T,defeating Honey Ryder, Better Talk Now, Fri Guy, Embossed (IRE)). -
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. (gr. I) at Belmont Park
(12f, T,defeating Stream of Gold (IRE), Interpatation, Kiss the Kid, Mission Approved, Green Girl (FR), Mustanfar). -
An allowance race at Gulfstream Park
(9f, T,defeating Mending Fences, Sabre Baby, Croton Road, Request for Parole, Golden Commander, Palladio, Gun Salute).
2nd at 5
-
Sword Dancer Invitational S. (gr. I) at Saratoga
(12f, T,defeating Trippi's Storm, Crown Point, Always First (GB), Embossed (IRE), Fri Guy, Ramazutti). -
Manhattan H. (gr. I) at Belmont Park
(10f, T,defeating Shakis (IRE), Cosmonaut, Red Zipper, Minister's Joy, Kiss the Kid, Steppenwolfer).
As Broodmare Sire
What's This?
Information provided for stallions with producing daughters includes the number
of producers and number of foals, runners, winners, juvenile winners, and stakes
winners. Broodmare Sire Average Earnings Index (AEI) is a ratio of the progeny average
earnings of the stallion’s producing daughters with the total average of all broodmare
sires’ progeny, during the same year and within the same country.
English Channel is the sire of 53 dams of 33 named foals of racing age, 14 rnrs (42%), 8 wnrs (24%), 5 2yo wnrs (15%), 0.82 AEI, 1.36 CI; 0 sw, Leading Earner: Hailey's Prize ($82,593).
Farm Information
Calumet Farm
Inquiries to Jak Knelman (952) 221-5946. Calumet Farm 3301 Versailles Rd., Lexington, KY 40510,
Phone (859) 225-0446.
E-mail: Jak@calumetfarm.com
Web Site: www.calumetfarm.com
