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Irish Champion Stakes still a possibility for Baaeed

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Irish Champion Stakes still a possibility for Baaeed

Baaeed won the Juddmonte International at York on Wednesday. William Haggas and Sheikha Hissa are considering running him in the Irish Champion Stakes before his planned Ascot swansong in October. The horse is trained by Hagga. The trainer has long had his sights set on the Qipco Champion. Stake as Baaeda's career finale. Baeeed is unbeaten in 10 races. He is currently training at Leopardstown. There was talk about the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in late October, but Haga and Hissa decided to stick to their plan.

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