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'In Frankel territory' - Teddy Grimthorpe, John Oxx and John Reid discuss Baaeed
Baaeed is imperious in his Lockinge Stakes triumphCredit: Edward Whitaker
Baaeed got superlatives flowing freely following his devastating victory in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes. Here's what three of Flat racing's most respected figures think after seeing Baaeed maintain his unbeaten record.
'Baaeed - I was waiting for you'
Sea The Stars was a Guineas winner and I've been waiting for him to have a top miler. I've really been waiting for Baaeed to come along.
He had the edge on ratings today, and he did what you hoped he would do, but it was all done very smoothly. He couldn't have been more impressive.
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