Blueskiesnrainbows
Foaled 2009 · by English Channel out of Cho Cho San (Deputy Minister)
Form 301521/1656 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 Feb 12 – 29 Nov 14, last for Jerry Hollendorfer
Group 2 won the Swaps Stakes (Cushion Track) (2012)
Group 2 won the San Pasqual Stakes (Dirt) (2014)
Group 3 won the Native Diver Handicap (Cushion Track) (2013)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 14 | Del Mar (USA) Group 3Native Diver Stakes (Polytrack) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 6/7 | – | Rafael Bejarano |
| 29 Mar 14 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 3Tokyo City Cup (Dirt) · 1m4f · Fast | 1m4f | Fast | 5/8 | – | Corey S Nakatani |
| 8 Feb 14 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2San Antonio Stakes (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 6/7 | – | Rafael Bejarano |
| 12 Jan 14 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2San Pasqual Stakes (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/7 | – | Martin A Pedroza |
| 14 Dec 13 | Hollywood Park (USA) Group 3Native Diver Handicap (Cushion Track) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 1/7 | – | Martin A Pedroza |
| 1 Nov 13 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2Breeders' Cup Marathon (3yo+) (Dirt) · 1m6f · Fast | 1m6f | Fast | 2/10 | – | Martin A Pedroza |
| 14 Oct 13 | Fresno (USA)Bull Dog Hnadicap (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 5/6 | – | Leslie Mawing |
| 23 Sep 13 | Fairplex Park (USA)Ralph M Hinds Handicap (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 1/7 | – | Martin A Pedroza |
| 26 Aug 13 | Del Mar (USA) Group 1TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (3yo+) (Polytrack) · 1m2f · Fast | 1m2f | Fast | 12/12 | – | Martin A Pedroza |
| 27 Jul 13 | Del Mar (USA) Group 3Cougar II Handicap (Polytrack) · 1m4f · Fast | 1m4f | Fast | 3/7 | – | Martin A Pedroza |
| 2 Jun 13 | Hollywood Park (USA) Group 2California Stakes (Cushion Track) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 7/7 | – | Rafael Bejarano |
| 5 May 13 | Hollywood Park (USA) Group 2Mervyn Leroy Handicap (Cushion Track) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 4/6 | – | Tyler Baze |
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: Cho Cho San by Deputy Minister
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choo Choo (USA) bt 2015 colt · by English Channel (full sibling) | 6 | 0 | – |
| Cho Cho Cat (USA) 2008 mare · by Tale Of The Cat | 2 | 0 | – |
| Cho Cho Fever (USA) 2007 horse · by Stormin Fever | 7 | 1 | OR 73 |
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.