'He’s gained 20 kilos this season, which is amazing’ - Shadwell sire Baaeed in rude health three years on from Lockinge tour de force

Three years after kicking off his defining season with a triumph over Real World in the Lockinge Stakes, Shadwell flagbearer Baaeed can now be found just a decent stone's throw from the Newmarket gallops he once graced.

The seven-year-old, who was trained by William Haggas, is the star turn at the refurbished Beech House Stud on the edge of the town, where he is stabled alongside fellow Shadwell sires Mohaather and Mostahdaf.

Baaeed, winner of the first ten of his 11 starts, six of which were at the highest level, arrived at his current base via Norfolk, where he spent 2023.

Mark Dean, stallions manager at Beech House Stud, said: “Baaeed was at Nunnery Stud in Thetford in his first year at stud, in the famous barn where Green Desert and Nashwan stood. He then came to our new redeveloped site at Beech House as we wanted to make it easier for clients to visit.”

Baaeed, a son of Sea The Stars, was the world's highest-rated turf horse in 2022, when he won the Lockinge by three and a quarter lengths and ended up with an official mark of 135. 

He is not faring too badly in his second career, either, standing for £65,000 this year after two seasons at £80,000. 

Baaeed dazzles in the Lockinge Stakes of 2022Credit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Dean said: “Baaeed is doing great and takes everything in his stride. His mindset is fantastic and his libido is the same now as it was in January, which is testament to the horse. He's covering around 160 mares. 

"He’s actually gained 20 kilos this season, which is amazing as stallions who are that busy usually lose weight."

Baaeed’s first foals sold well in 2024 and anticipation is growing about his first yearlings coming under the hammer later this year.  

Dean said: “This is his third year covering and he's got his first yearlings selling this year, so it’s exciting times."

He added: "During the December parade many of the Haggas staff came up and took him for a pick of grass. We're always delighted to welcome fans of Baaeed and people who have known the horse.”

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