‘He’s Got Some Of His Brothers’ Blood’: Crowley Steers Baaeed’s Sibling Raaheeb To TDN Rising Stardom

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A satisfactory debut for Raaheeb (Sea The Stars) at Ascot on Friday would have sufficed, but Shadwell's brother to Baaeed and Hukum was in the winning mood to earn TDN Rising Star status. Almost certainly a work in progress if pedigree is any guide, the Owen Burrows-trained 7-4 favourite was sent to the front by Jim Crowley approaching the furlong pole and asserted for a 1 1/4-length verdict over Pompette (New Bay).

“We liked him at home, but he's so sleepy–he almost tripped over himself in the parade ring and cantered down like an old horse,” his rider said after his debrief with Sheikha Hissa and the rest of the team. “He's very relaxed now and I thought if he won today it would be on pure ability, as he is a next-year horse. Today wasn't the be-all-and-end-all, but he's got some of his brothers' blood. Baaeed was a freak–he could have won over six furlongs–and Hukum was tough and the feeling I get off this fellow is he will be a nice middle-distance horse for next year.”

Have we seen a potential star at @Ascot?

Raaheeb is a full-brother to the brilliant Baaeed and makes the perfect start to his racing career with an impressive performance at the first time of asking!@OwenBurrowsRace | @JimCrowley1978 pic.twitter.com/z7ZrbhLLfY

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 5, 2025

 

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