Al's Gal
Foaled 2011 · by English Channel out of Dans La Ville (Winning)
Form 422219 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 5 Mar 16 – 5 Nov 16, last for Michael J Maker
Group 1 won the E. P. Taylor Stakes presented by HPIBet (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) (2016)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 16 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m2f · Firm | 1m2f | Firm | 9/13 | – | Jose L Ortiz |
| 16 Oct 16 | Woodbine (CAN) Group 1E. P. Taylor Stakes presented by HPIBet (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m2f · Firm | 1m2f | Firm | 1/12 | – | Florent Geroux |
| 13 Aug 16 | Arlington Park (USA) Group 1Beverly D. Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m1½f · Firm | 1m1½f | Firm | 2/14 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 9 Jul 16 | Arlington Park (USA) Group 3Modesty Handicap (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m1½f · Firm | 1m1½f | Firm | 2/7 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 29 Apr 16 | Keeneland (USA) Group 3Bewitch Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 2/10 | – | Javier Castellano |
| 5 Mar 16 | Gulfstream Park (USA) Group 3The Very One Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m1½f · Firm | 1m1½f | Firm | 4/6 | – | Luis Saez |
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: Dans La Ville by Winning
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
May Be Now Group 2 half-sibling, by Smart Strike
Ann Of The Dance bt full sibling, by English Channel
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Of The Dance (USA) bt 2009 mare · by English Channel (full sibling) | 17 | 4 | – |
| May Be Now (USA) Group 2 2008 filly · by Smart Strike | 5 | 1 | – |
| Agent Archie (USA) 2007 gelding · by Smart Strike | 24 | 6 | OR 140 |
| Martin's Friend (USA) 2005 gelding · by Grand Slam | 6 | 0 | OR 101 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Martin's Friend2005 gelding by Grand Slam | 2009 Goffs UK August SaleLot 470 · in training | £5,000Richard Venn Bloodstock. |
| Martin's Friend2005 colt by Grand Slam | 2007 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 168 · breeze-up | Not sold |
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.