Trainer William Haggas has revealed there is a “strong chance” unbeaten superstar Baaeed will end his career in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp, live on Sky Sports Racing.
There has been much speculation over Baaeed’s next appearance after the four-year-old confirmed his status as one of the best to ever set foot on a racecourse with a blistering display in the Juddmonte International at York, extending his perfect record to 10.
Immediately after that victory at York, Haggas suggested that the Champion Stakes at Ascot remained the plan, before later throwing the Irish Champion Stakes into the mix.
Many have argued the case for a further step up in trip to a-mile-and-a-half and want to see the Shadwell-owned star go for the prestigious Paris contest run on October 2.
In an exclusive voice note sent to Sky Sports Racing on Sunday, Haggas said: “First of all Baaeed is in great form and has been really good since York. Everyone is very happy with him and pleased with his condition and well-being.
“Having had long discussions with Sheikha Hissa [owner], Angus [Gold, racing manager] and Richard [Hills], we’ve come to the conclusion that he will have one more race this season and that will not sadly be in the Irish Champion Stakes.
“It will either be in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe or the Champion Stakes [at Ascot]. A decision will be made nearer the time. He’s not in the Arc so he will need to be supplemented.
“We are not keen to run him on bad ground in Paris but if the ground is nicer there is a strong chance he will go there. Otherwise he will wait for the Champion Stakes.”