English Channel
Foaled 2002 · by Smart Strike out of Belva (Theatrical)
Form 413/1021211 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 13 Aug 05 – 27 Oct 07, last for Todd Pletcher · current OR 121
Group 1 won the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (2006)
Group 1 won the United Nations Stakes (2006)
Group 1 won the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (Turf) (2006)
Group 1 won the United Nations Stakes (2007)
Group 1 won the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (Turf) (2007)
Group 1 won the John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (2007)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 07 | Monmouth Park (USA) Group 1John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 1/8 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 30 Sep 07 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 1/7 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 11 Aug 07 | Saratoga (USA) Group 1Sword Dancer Invitational · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 2/8 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 7 Jul 07 | Monmouth Park (USA) Group 1United Nations Stakes · 1m3f · Firm | 1m3f | Firm | 1/5 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 9 Jun 07 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Manhattan Handicap (Turf) · 1m2f · Firm | 1m2f | Firm | 2/8 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 31 Mar 07 | Nad Al Sheba (UAE) Group 1Dubai Duty Free (Sponsored By Dubai Duty Free) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 12/16 | 121 | John R Velazquez |
| 22 Feb 07 | Gulfstream Park (USA)Allowance Race · 1m1f · Firm | 1m1f | Firm | 1/8 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 4 Nov 06 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 1John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 3/11 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 7 Oct 06 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 1/7 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 12 Aug 06 | Arlington Park (USA) Group 1Arlington Million · 1m2f · Firm | 1m2f | Firm | 4/10 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 8 Jul 06 | Monmouth Park (USA) Group 1United Nations Stakes · 1m3f · Good | 1m3f | Good | 1/7 | – | John R Velazquez |
| 10 Jun 06 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Manhattan Handicap (Turf) · 1m2f · Yielding | 1m2f | Yielding | 4/7 | – | John R Velazquez |
Smart Strike as a stallion
In our records: 402 runners, 153 winners (38%), 63 black-type winners including 16 at the top level, 56 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2015.
His best
Curlin Group 1 OR 129 · English Channel Group 1 OR 121 · Furthest Land Group 1 OR 115 · Minorette Group 1 OR 98 · Square Eddie Group 1 OR 86 · Cascanueces Group 1
The dam: Belva by Theatrical
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lura (USA) 2005 filly · by Street Cry | 1 | 0 | – |
| Sedgefield (USA) bt 2004 colt · by Smart Strike (full sibling) | 6 | 0 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 filly by Aldebaran | 2015 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 257 · broodmare | €18,000BBA IRELAND |
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.