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Addeybb set for Goodwood ahead of Champions Day at Ascot as William Haggas tunes up Baaeed for Palace Pier clash

Addeybb being given prep run for Champions Day at Ascot after not getting ideal conditions at Ayr or Newbury engagements this weekend; Baaeed 'in good shape' ahead of clash with Palace Pier in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

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Image: Addeybb could run at Goodwood on Wednesday as preparation for Champions Day at Ascot

William Haggas is tuning up his two big guns for Champions Day, with Addeybb set to run at Goodwood on Wednesday should conditions allow.

The current Champion Stakes title holder has not been seen since running with credit behind St Mark's Basilica in the Eclipse in July, finishing in front of subsequent Juddmonte International winner Mishriff.

While he was entered at Ayr and Newbury on Saturday, Haggas felt the ground would be too quick, and with the prospect of rain this weekend and the Foundation Stakes at Goodwood on Wednesday available, he has decided to wait.

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He will be joined at Ascot next month by the unbeaten Baaeed, who is set to have a mouthwatering clash with Palace Pier in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

"The ground wasn't soft enough for Addeybb this weekend but he needs a run, so we've put him in at Goodwood on Wednesday," said Haggas.

"He'll almost nearly have to run there, but I didn't want to flog him up to Ayr when the forecast I saw said the rain, which they thought was coming on Friday, has dissipated now.

"It's a shame but Goodwood will be fine, hopefully. They are due some rain at the weekend and I'm hoping they get plenty."

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Image: Baaeed is all systems go for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

Baaeed handled the step up to Group Once company when winning the Prix du Moulin at ParisLongchamp, beating the Breeders' Cup Mile winner Order Of Australia to stretch his winning run to five.

"Baaeed is in good shape and aiming for the QEII," said Haggas.

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"We're planning to run at Ascot, but if it's bottomless we may have to think again.

"He's been fine since the race and the I think that race will have done him good and I'm happy with him."

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