English Affair
Foaled 2014 · by English Channel out of Lady Melesi (Colonial Affair)
Form 21/0/07/9975 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 21 Oct 18 – 24 Oct 21, last for George R Arnold II
Group 3 won the Cardinal Handicap (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) (2018)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 21 | Keeneland (USA) Group 3Rood and Riddle Dowager Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 5/10 | – | James Graham |
| 8 Aug 21 | Ellis Park (USA) ListedKY Downs TVG Preview Ladies Mile Stakes () (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 7/9 | – | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr |
| 23 Apr 21 | Keeneland (USA) Group 3Bewitch Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 9/11 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 23 Jan 21 | Gulfstream Park (USA) Group 3La Prevoyante Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 9/12 | – | Joe Bravo |
| 28 Nov 20 | Aqueduct (USA) Group 3Long Island Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Inner Course) (Turf) · 1m3f · Good | 1m3f | Good | 7/12 | – | Jorge A Vargas Jr |
| 29 Feb 20 | Gulfstream Park (USA) Group 3Very One Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m1½f · Firm | 1m1½f | Firm | 10/12 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 26 Jan 19 | Gulfstream Park (USA) Group 3La Prevoyante Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m4f · Yielding | 1m4f | Yielding | 12/12 | – | Javier Castellano |
| 22 Nov 18 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 3Cardinal Handicap (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m1f · Yielding | 1m1f | Yielding | 1/10 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 21 Oct 18 | Keeneland (USA) Group 3Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 2/9 | – | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr |
English Channel as a stallion
In our records: 211 runners, 66 winners (31%), 44 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 32 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2022.
On the track himself: 16 runs, 7 wins — Group 1 winner (Woodford Reserve Turf Classic).
His best
Channel Maker Group 1 OR 120 · Far Bridge Group 1 · Last Call Group 1 · Faenon Group 1 · War Like Goddess Group 1 · Two Emmys Group 1
The dam: Lady Melesi by Colonial Affair
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
Doc Cheney bt half-sibling, by Saint Ballado
Liberated bt half-sibling, by Curlin
Seruni bt half-sibling, by Saint Liam
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Ox (USA) 2016 gelding · by Oxbow | 13 | 2 | OR 68 |
| Leopold (USA) 2015 colt · by Eye Of The Leopard | 1 | 0 | – |
| Liberated (USA) bt 2010 mare · by Curlin | 4 | 0 | – |
| Seruni (USA) bt 2007 gelding · by Saint Liam | 7 | 0 | – |
| Roman Emperor (USA) 2005 colt · by Empire Maker | 5 | 1 | – |
| Doc Cheney (USA) bt 2003 colt · by Saint Ballado | 4 | 0 | – |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.