No Arc For Baaeed As Champion Stakes At Ascot The Confirmed Target

[Wandering Eyes]

Baaeed (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) will bow out in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot rather than the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, his trainer William Haggas has revealed.

Following a stunning display on his first start over 10 furlongs in the Juddmonte International at York, connections indicated that they might consider supplementing Baaeed for the 12-furlong French feature on October 2.

However, following discussions between Haggas and the unbeaten star's owners Shadwell, it has been decided that Baaeed will sign off on his career closer to home next month.

Haggas said, “After much consultation with Sheika Hissa and her team, we have decided that Baaeed's final start will be in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 15.

“He was very impressive in the Juddmonte International and it was only right that we explored every option. But I, in particular, was very keen to keep him at a mile and a quarter and therefore the Qipco Champion Stakes was the only logical solution.”

The trainer added, “There are many, I'm sure, who are going to be disappointed that he is not going to be running in the Arc, but we can't do both and we all feel that it is the right decision for the horse, so Ascot it will be. Let's hope we have him in top form for that.”

Baaeed is unbeaten in 10 career starts, with his last six victories all coming at Group 1 level.

 

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