After months of speculation, it was confirmed that Baaeed will stand at Shadwell’s Nunnery in Norfolk, with Mohaather , Tasleet and Eqtidaar .
4 year old son of Sea The Stars who bowed to leave the race at Ascot last Saturday, where he suffered the only defeat of his 11-race career, will return to his birthplace to begin life as a horse alike.
Of course, the biggest question of all, which charge the six-time winner of Group 1 will command, remains unanswered as that number was not disclosed in the October 20 announcement.
Making a statement, Baaeed owner Sheikha Hissa said: “On behalf of my family, I am pleased to confirm that Baaeed has now retired to stand at Shadwell’s Nunnery Stud for the 2023 season, where he was born in 2018. We are all very proud of what Baaeed has achieved and consider ourselves very lucky to have shared his journey with him.
“I’d like to thank everyone at William’s (Haggas) for managing his career so professionally and the teams at Shadwell and Derrinstown for lifting him to be a champion like him.
“His regal pedigree and outstanding build will position him for academic excellence and hopefully attract top breeders from around the world, so that together we can give Baaeed every chance to prove himself as a special stallion as he is a racehorse.”
Kingmambo mare Agree; others, Hukum is a full brother of Baaeed and won the Dahlbury (G1) Coronation Cup at Epsom in June.
The interstellar crossing with the Kingmambo mare is an excellent contest with 40% of the bets going to the runner-up.
Aghareed is the daughter of 2007 Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) and Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (G1T), Lahudood, by Singspiel.
Baaeed’s fifth dam is the Shadwell foundation mare Height of Fashion, purchased by Sheikh Hamdan from Queen Elizabeth II. Bustino’s daughter beat eight black type performers headed by group 1 and sire winners Nashwan and Nayef, and group 2 winners and Unfuwain bulls. She is also the ancestor of many Shadwell stars including Stanjames.com One Thousand Guineas (G1) and Coronation Stakes (G1) heroine Ghanaati (G1).
The connection to Shadwell and Sheikh Hamdan’s past makes Baaeed’s appearance after the death of his herder all the more cynical on a human scale. On a horse, it serves as a reminder of the power and strength of Shadwell’s bloodline, with breeders now having the opportunity to tap into one of the most prized racehorses of the decade. via.
Stephen Collins, Shadwell’s European stallion manager, said: “Shadwell is honored to welcome Baaeed, the most prized turf horse in the world, to their stallion portfolio. Baaeed has it all. Qualities breeders require to be a successful stallion.He is a beautiful racehorse with a great build and a great temperament.
“His exemplary pedigree has been developed and raised by the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his family for over 40 years and this famous bloodline continues to provide numerous racehorses and signatures. Great racing memory for all of us.
“I have no doubt that Baaeed will be extremely popular at school and we are looking forward to his arrival in a few weeks.”
When Baaeed made his triumphant debut at Leicester last June, talent was promised but there was little sign of a stellar career to come. He quickly progressed through the levels, winning the Edmondson Hall Invitees, Sir Henry Cecil Stakes in the third start and Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (G3) next.
Having passed every exam set by coach Haggas for him, he won the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (G1) from FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF (G1T) Order of Australia and then reduce the color of Palace Pier in the Dioceses of Queen Elizabeth II (G1).
Breeders and the bloodline industry in general will be awaiting the release of his stud fee in the coming weeks with interest.
