Baaeed

Pedigree & Race Career

Sire: Sea The Stars
Dam: Aghareed (by Kingmambo)
Foaled: 8 April 2018
Race Record: 11 starts: 10 wins — six at Group 1 level, including Lockinge Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Sussex Stakes and International Stakes — and rated among the top turf horses in Europe.

Baaeed retired with world-class credentials, ending his career as one of the highest-rated milers/middle-distance turf performers of his era.

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Stud Career & 2026 First-Season Status

Stud Location & Fee (2026)

Standing at Beech House Stud (Shadwell) in the UK.
2026 Fee: £55,000 (Oct 1st SLF). This fee was reduced from earlier seasons’ higher fees in response to market conditions ahead of his first runners debuting.

First Runners in 2026

Baaeed’s first crop of foals (born 2024) are now 2-year-olds and will race in 2026, making this his effective first season with runners.

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Book Quality & Mare Support

Baaeed has covered around 160–165 mares each season since retiring, including mares with stakes-producing backgrounds — creating a commercially strong first book.
His high level of support from breeders reflects his race class and pedigree strength.

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Market Reception of First Progeny

Yearling Sales

His first yearlings (2025) attracted strong prices:
- Top lots sold for €800,000 and 625,000 gns.
- A good number of yearlings sold well, indicating strong commercial appeal.

This market performance suggests breeders and buyers are highly interested in his offspring even before they begin racing.

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Expectations for 2026 Racing Season

Precocity & Performance

Early feedback from sales and initial reports points to quality type and good conformation in his progeny — important indicators for early racing success and potential precocious runners, which boosts first-season sire status.

Commercial & Breeding Outlook

Baaeed is expected to be among the leading first-season sires of 2026, thanks to:
- Exceptional race record and pedigree — elite Group 1 performer.
- Solid first books with strong mares.
- High sales interest pointing toward commercial viability.
- A fee positioned to attract continued breeder support.

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Summary — Baaeed in 2026

Strengths

✔ Elite racing credentials with multiple Group 1 wins.

✔ Solid books with quality mares over his first seasons.

✔ Strong commercial reception for first yearlings.

✔ Good balance of pedigree and early market interest heading into 2026.

2026 Focus

Watch for how his 2-year-olds perform early in the season — this will define his position in the first-season sire lists and industry rankings as the crop begins racing.