winner Channel Maker. On November 10, 2021, English Channel's health started to rapidly decline and he died on the morning of November 11, 2021 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. At the time of his death, he was the leading turf sire in North America for 2021. Notable Progeny English Channel has currently sired 11 individual Grade 1 winners: 'c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding Pedigree English Channel is by Smart Strike, who was the leading sire in North America in both 2007 and 2008. Smart Strike is a half brother to Canadian Horse of the Year Dance Smartly and was one of Mr. Prospector's best sire sons. In addition to English Channel, Smart Strike was also the sire of two-time Horse of the Year Curlin. References 2002 racehorse births 2021 racehorse deaths Racehorses bred in Kentucky Racehorses trained in the United States Breeders' Cup Turf winners Eclipse Award winners Thoroughbred family 1-k