First foals

The final foal of Baaeed's first-crop to be offered was a filly consigned by Haras de Colleville, out of Stakes winning and Group 3 placed mare Galova, from the family of Group 1 Deutsches Derby winner, Nicaron.

She made €260,000 selling to Rob Speers/Old Mill Stud, making her the highest-priced foal at the sale! 

She rounded off Baaeed's first foals at public auction. From nine foals offered Baaeed's top price was 400,000gns whilst his median was £271,871 and average £250,166. Baaeed was only behind Frankel in terms of his foal median and in the top five by average. Already competing with the elite before having a runner, we'd say that is an impressive start, especially when you consider his best stock is still at home! 
 

The anticipation was palpable at Tattersalls on Friday, with the first lot of Baaeed foals being offered in Europe, and just as on the racecourse – he did not disappoint!

Shadwell secured a colt out of the Group 3 winning mare Waliyak for 400,000gns, consigned by Barton Stud.

280,000gns was paid by Katsumi Yoshida for the colt out of Tranquil Star, who’s dam is dual Gr1 winning We Can Say It Now, consigned by Genesis Green Stud.

Norelands consigned two colts’, the first one out of Realtra selling for 270,000gns to Yeomanstown Stud and the second out of Woody Creek, secured by Lynn Lodge Stud for 150,000gns.

A grey filly out of Cloudy Dawn, born on Valentines Day realised 260,000gns bought by Willingham, consigned by West Blagdon Stud. 

A filly out of Devotion, a half-sister to Dubai Love consigned by Petches Farm sold for 230,000gns to Federico Barberini.

Baaeed’s average being 240,000gns and the median a hugely impressive 260,000gns, both 3x his first season covering fee!

All eyes are now on Arqana next week…

Everyone will want a yearling by Baaeed in their consignment next year, or a two-year-old in their string in 2026. For those who have not bred to him, the 9 foals offered across Tattersalls, Goffs and Arqana give buyers the opportunity to access Baaeed's sought-after stock.

Tattersalls December Foal Sale, UK (26th - 30th November)

• 831 - filly x Magical Journey consigned by Plantation Stud - out of a multiple Stakes performer and from the family of the Group 1 Irish 1000 Guineas winner, Matiya.

• 853 - colt x Tranquil Star consigned by Genesis Green Stud - a close-relation to multiple Stakes performer Makinmedoit.

• 902 - filly x Cloudy Dawn consigned by West Blagdon Stud - out of a Group 3 winner and from the family of Grey Lilas and Golden Lilac.

• 913 - colt x Realtra consigned by Norelands - out of a multiple Group 3 winner and a half-brother to 2024's Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes fourth Puppet Master and Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes fourth True Cyan, both lightly raced, talented racehorses.

• 939 - filly x Teodora de Vega consigned by Norelands - out of a winning sister to numerous Stakes horses and the dam of 2024's Group 2 Champion Juvenile Stakes winner, Green Impact.

• 954 - colt x Waliyak consigned by Barton Stud - out of a Group 3 winner, Grade 1 E P Taylor Stakes fourth, and from a fine Aga Khan family, which includes Group 1 performers Vazira, Veda, Valia and Vadeni.

• 968 - colt x Woody Creek consigned by Norelands - out of a Group performing sprinter, herself a half-sister to Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes winner Abel Handy.

• 977 - filly x Devotion consigned by Petches Farm - a half-sister to Listed winner and Group 2 placed Dubai Love, from the family of Tante Rose, Make Believe and Dubawi Heights.

Arqana Vente d'Elevage, France (7th - 10th December)

• 154 - filly x Galova consigned by Haras de Colleville - out of a Stakes winning and Group 3 placed mare and from the family of Group 1 Deutsches Derby winner, Nicaron.

WATCH - we visited Highclere Stud over the summer to speak to Jake Warren about his 'cracking' colt out of Bonhomie.

WATCH - Oliver St Lawrence took us through his thoughts on Baaeed and the foals out of Waliyak, Daahyeh and Bint Huwaar.

If you follow us on our social media channels you may have seen Baaeed's first foal features...

WATCH - we took a trip to Old Mill Stud, where Rob Speers told us about the Baaeed filly which they 'absolutely adore'.

As much as buyers and consigners are looking forward to offering Baaeed's first foals at major European auctions in the coming weeks, the first was sold at Japan's JRA Select Sale in July. 

The colt out of North American Gr.3 winner Fahan Mura, consigned by Harry Sweeney's Paca Paca Farms, was bought by Cosmo View Racing for ¥56,000,000, the equivalent of approximately £290,000/$360,000.

Ahead of the sale Harry Sweeney said - “he was a mature, good-sized colt on arrival and has done very well since. Currently he has good size and scope, is very pleasing to the eye and is being well received on the farm. He has a great temperament and we believe he will handle the sales experience well.”

He added: “Baaeed was a champion and six-time Gr.1 winner on turf and is a very exciting sire. I was particularly impressed that most of his Gr.1 wins were at a mile, and I believe this colt will have the speed required to be a racing success in Japan.”

 “This Baaeed filly is an exceptional foal. She has size, strength and substance, is correct and moves effortlessly. There is tonnes of class and quality. We couldn’t be happier.” - Mike Ryan on his filly out of Kamakura

"I am delighted we have an exceptionally attractive Baaeed colt, with striking features, great quality and presence, out of Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf winner, Queen's Trust." - Chris Richardson on the colt out of Queen's Trust bred by Cheveley Park Stud Limited.

 “We have a very nice colt, he is well put together, balanced with a lot of quality. He has been stamped by Baaeed. We are very happy and have used him again this year.” - Nicolas de Chambure on the colt out of Koubalibre bred by Sarl de Chambure et al.

“I am delighted with Cloudy Dawn’s Baaeed filly, who is a strong, well-made foal with lots of depth and good bone,” James Wigan on his filly out of Cloudy Dawn.

“This is a high-quality filly from an iconic family, she has plenty of size and scope with loads of presence. We are delighted with her and the mare is booked in to revisit him.” - Adrian O'Brien on the filly out of Ragsah bred by Essafinaat UK

“He is a lovely, strong colt, probably the best the mare has had,” said Sara Cumani. “We couldn't be happier with him at this early stage.” - Sara Cumani on the colt out of Baisse bred by Imperium Syndicate Ltd

“Our filly is full of quality, strong, correct and a good size, we are very pleased with her.” - Henri Bozo on the filly out of Think Of Me bred by Clear Light SAS.

The saying goes 'they are not just any first crop of foals, they are Baaeed's first foals'.... 

After much anticipation, the honour of having the first foal by Baaeed was Haras de la Perrelle in Normandy, a filly purchased in utero, out of Mejthaam a winning sister to Shadwell's dual Gr.2 winner Alflaila. 

William Rimaud, manager of the French operation, said: “We are delighted with her. She is a strong, good-sized foal, full of energy and has a great temperament. She is doing everything right. It is very exciting to have had the first foal of the brilliant champion Baaeed.”

Having the first foal of any stallion is exciting for all concerned, but to have the first Baaeed is something Haras de la Perrelle will hope to be able to brag about for a long time.

You don't forget racehorses like Baaeed. Unbeaten in his first ten starts, his remarkable career included six sublime Group 1 victories, five over a mile before a breathtaking performance over a mile and a quarter. His pedigree and performance allied with the quality of his first two books make him one of the most exciting stallion prospects of the modern era.

His résumé included:

• Gr.1 Prix du Moulin (1m)
• Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1m)
• Gr.1 Lockinge Stakes (1m)
• Gr.1 Queen Anne Stakes (1m)
• Gr.1 Sussex Stakes (1m)
• Gr.1 Juddmonte International Stakes  (1m2f)

In all Baaeed defeated 19 individual Gr.1 winners of 45 Gr.1 races

He is a World Champion and has been supported by the world’s leading breeders in his first two seasons at stud.