History but no histrionics: behind the scenes at Shadwell as 'laid-back dude' Baaeed walks quietly in the footsteps of giants
Kitty Trice chats to Shadwell's Mark Dean and Will Wright about the history of Beech House Stud and its three sires
There is a strong sense of the rich past and exciting future meeting head-on when arriving at the gates of Beech House Stud.
A Newmarket farm with its place in bloodstock folklore secured, having stood breed-shaper Nearco as well as Derby winners Crepello and St Paddy, it is now the new base for Shadwell's British stallion roster.
It is one made up of a turf world champion in Baaeed, a highly promising first-season sire in Sussex Stakes winner Mohaather and exciting newcomer and brilliant dual Group 1 winner Mostahdaf.
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