Topics: Hamdan Al Maktoum, Jim Crowley, British Champions Day, Shadwell, Champion Stakes, Ascot, Baaeed

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Topics: Hamdan Al Maktoum, Jim Crowley, British Champions Day, Shadwell, Champion Stakes, Ascot, Baaeed

Baaeed is unbeaten and the world's best horse according to Thoroughbred Racing Commentary's Global Rankings. He is trained in Newmarket by William Haggas and trained by Sea The Stars. Baaed is due to make his final appearance in the Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 15th. Jim Crowley takes GB through his six G1 wins.  BAAED is one of the best horses to emerge from the successful Shadwell racing and breeding operation, established by the late Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.

Baaeed won the G2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood. He was sent off as the 1-2 favourite for the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp. Baaed beat Order Of Australia by 1¼ lengths.

Jim Crowley won his first Group 1 race with Baaeed. The pacemaker missed the kick and Baeed rushed past him.

Baaeed won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot by a neck. It was the first time he was not the favourite since his debut at Leicester in June 2021. Frankie Dettori rode his horse to beat Palace Pier.

Jim Crowley was drawn on the wing of the field and he didn't have any cover. He wanted to keep tabs on Frankie but Baaeed was always in control. Crowley felt he had the better of Palace Pier.

Baaeed won the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. He beat Real World by 3¼ lengths. Alcohol Free and Mother Earth finished fourth and seventh.

Jim Crowley rode Baaeed to victory in the Lockinge. It was his first race of the year.

Baaeed won the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot by 1¾ lengths. Real World cut the margin of victory by two lengths but the outcome was never in doubt.

Jim Crowley says Real World is a good horse. He ran the last two furlongs faster than Nature Strip in the King’s Stand Stakes the same day.

Baaeed won Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on July 27, 2022. Modern Games was his main rival. Godolphin's three-year-old won by 1¾ lengths. Next challenge is Juddmonte International at York.

Jim Crowley finished last in a race. He was impressed with Baaeed. Baeeed had a French Guineas winner in second in Modern Games.

Baaeed won the Juddmonte International by 6½ lengths in August 2022. It was the most impressive performance of his career. He will be driven out for his final start in the Qipco Champion Stakes.

Jim Crowley won the Champion Stakes at Ascot. He was able to switch his horse back in between the three- and two-furlong pole and go through horses. It was his most impressive performance and his best moment.


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