Bayern

Dark Bay or Brown Colt
Born 2011
KY-Bred

Bayern and jockey Martin Garcia win the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park on November 1, 2014.
Photo By: Skip Dickstein — Bayern and jockey Martin Garcia win the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park on November 1, 2014. Photo By: Skip Dickstein

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Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 25, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Bayern Kentucky Derby contenders in training at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 25, 2014. KentuckyDerby 2Works4_25 image308 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Preakness Horses on track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 15, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Bayern Preakness Horses on track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 15, 2014. PreaknessHThursAMWorks2 914 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Preakness Horses on track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 15, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Bayern Preakness Horses on track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 15, 2014. PreaknessHThursAMWorks2 image941 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Bayern with Roberto Luna arrives.
Preakness Horses arrive at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 14, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Bayern with Roberto Luna arrives. Preakness Horses arrive at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 14, 2014. PreaknessHorsesArrive image745 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Bayern preps for the 2014 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park.
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Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 27, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Bayern Scenes at Santa Anita on Oct. 27, 2014, in preparation for Breeders' Cup in California. 1Origs10_28_14 image260 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Bayern works.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Bayern works. image 339 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Secret Circle, left, and Bayern return to barn area after works for Bob Baffert on Oct. 26, 2014, at Santa Anita in preparation for the Breeders' Cup.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Secret Circle, left, and Bayern return to barn area after works for Bob Baffert on Oct. 26, 2014, at Santa Anita in preparation for the Breeders' Cup. 2Origs10_26_14 image433 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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California Chrome, Toast of New York, and Bayern dueling to the finish.
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Bayern and jockey Martin Garcia beat Toast of New York with jockey Jamie Spencer and California Chrome with jockey Victor Espinoza to win the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita.
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Bayern, Martin Garcia up, holds off Toast Of New York and California Chrome, to win the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
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The Breeders' Cup field running down the stretch.
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Bayern and Martin Garcia (right) lead the field around the final turn of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
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California Chrome (left) with Victor Espinoza, Toast of New York (center) with Jamie Spencer, and Bayern (right) with Martin Garcia battle to the finish of the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Bayern, with Martin Garcia, wins the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
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The 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park was voted #3.
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Happy connections with jockey Martin Garcia and Bayern after the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Bayern mugged Shared Belief shortly after the start of the $5 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and got away with it, outlasting Toast of New York and California Chrome in a thrilling stretch duel Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
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Bayern wins the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Bayern in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Bayern prior to the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Bayern and Toast of New York in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Bayern - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Bayern works for the Breeders' Cup Oct. 26, 2014.
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Bayern wins the 2014 Pennsylvania Derby.

Bayern - Saratoga, August 22, 2014.
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Bayern wins the Haskell Invitational 7/27/2014.

Bayern wins the 2014 Woody Stephens Stakes.
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Bayern - Pimlico, May 15, 2014
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Bayern jogs at Pimlico May 15.
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Bayern arrives at Pimlico on May 14, 2014.
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Bayern - Churchill Downs, April 25, 2014.
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Bayern at Saratoga on August 22.
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Haskell winner Bayern drew post 2 for the Travers.
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Bayern streaks to victory in the Woody Stephens Stakes.
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Bayern overwhelmed a $58,000 allowance test at Santa Anita, winning by 15 lengths.

Bayern rolls to victory in the Pennsylvania Derby.
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Is Bayern the fastest of the speed horses?
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Bayern's First Foal, a Filly, Arrives in Ontario

The first foal by Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Bayern was born Jan. 16 at Longview Farm near Ashton, Ontario.

Bob Baffert and Kaleem Shah Part Ways

During their association, Baffert trained several top-level runners for Shah, including 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern and 2015 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Dortmund. The latter will be transferred to Art Sherman.

After 10 Weeks Off, Arrogate Set for Classic

By Frank Angst
November 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

After winning last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Keeneland with a well-rested American Pharoah, trainer Bob Baffert hopes a similar approach with Arrogate delivers this season.

Offlee Wild Dies of Heart Attack at 16

The son of Wild Again sired champion She Be Wild and multiple grade I winner Bayern. He had been relocated to Turkey for the 2015 breeding season.

Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Gets Underway May 23

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training gets underway May 23 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium and there is expected to be stiff competition for the upper echelon lots and an uncertain market for the middle price range.

New Sires: American Made

Following is information on incoming stallions to Kentucky standing for $10,000 and up and on select leaders in other markets:

Slideshow: New Stallions of 2016

December 9, 2015

A visual look at some of the new stallions for 2016, arranged in alphabetical order. View Slideshow

Frosted Targets Classic off PA Derby Victory

By Frank Angst
October 25, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Kentucky

The last two winners of the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) have run well in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I); the connections of Frosted would love to see that trend continue.

In Some Ways, a Most Unexpected Classic Field

By Frank Angst
October 21, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region, Kentucky

Of the top six finishers from last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), only fifth-place finisher Tonalist is among the pre-entries in this year's edition Oct. 31 at Keeneland.

Hill 'n' Dale Sets Fees; Curlin's Undecided

Hill 'n' Dale Farms has released its stallion roster and fees for 2016, but it hasn't yet announced the fee for its newly acquired stallion Curlin. His fee will be announced at a future date.

Bayern's 2016 Fee Announced at $15,000

Bayern, winner of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic, will stand for $15,000 live foal at Hill 'n' Dale Farms.

Breeders' Cup Classic Winner Bayern Retired

By Ron Mitchell
September 28, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Kaleem Shah's Bayern, winner of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), has officially been retired following his third-place finish as the 6-5 favorite in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.

Retirement for Bayern 'Being Evaluated'

By BloodHorse Staff
September 27, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, West Region, Kentucky

Plans to retire 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern are still to be determined following the colt's third-place finish as the 6-5 favorite in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.

Smooth Roller Runs Away in Awesome Again

By Jeremy Balan
September 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

In only the fourth start of his career, Lucky Charm Stable's Smooth Roller lived up to his name with an impressive score in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.

That Handicapping Show: The Awesome Again

By Claire Novak
September 24, 2015
Handicapping, Breeders' Cup

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Awesome Again Stakes featuring Bayern, Hoppertunity, Global View, Imperative, and Point Piper. Watch Video

That Handicapping Show: Awesome Again Stakes

September 24, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Awesome Again Stakes featuring Bayern, Hoppertunity, Global View, Imperative, and Point Piper. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Awesome Again.

Is the Awesome Again Bayern's Last Stand?

By Jeremy Balan
September 23, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Yet to find the winner's circle so far in his 4-year-old campaign, the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 may be Bayern's last hurrah.

Beholder Tagged Favorite in Pacific Classic

By Jeremy Balan
August 21, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Trainer Richard Mandella said he'd try two-time champion Beholder against males in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), as long as she showed she was ready three weeks after her romp in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I).

That Handicapping Show: The Pacific Classic

By Claire Novak
August 20, 2015
Handicapping

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Pacific Classic (gr. I) featuring Beholder, Bayern, Catch a Flight, Hard Aces, and Red Vine. Watch Video

That Handicapping Show: The Pacific Classic

August 20, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Pacific Classic (gr. I) featuring Beholder, Bayern, Catch a Flight, Hard Aces, and Red Vine. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Pacific Classic.

Catch a Flight Finds Just Enough in San Diego

Dialing back in distance proved to be the winning formula for Haras Santa Maria de Araras' Catch a Flight, who wore down longshot Appealing Tale in the final strides to take the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 25.

Can Bayern Rebound in the San Diego?

July 23, 2015
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar. read blog

Baffert Stablemates Hook Up in San Diego

Two proven Bob Baffert-trained grade I winners will be front and center in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 25 at Del Mar.

Honor Code Flies Home in Met Mile

By Claire Novak
June 6, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Honor Code turned on the afterburners and flew home June 6 in the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park, with last year's Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Tonalist getting up for second.

Tonalist Looks to Continue Met Mile Trend

June 3, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

The Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) is on the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) undercard for the second year in a row. With the 2014 edition won by the previous year's Belmont winner, Christophe Clement hopes Tonalist can also win.

Belmont Undercard: Honor Code, Bayern Prepare

Two-time grade II winner Honor Code remains on track for his scheduled start in the $1.25 million NYRA.com Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) June 6 at Belmont Park.

MJC's Sinatra Prepares for Preakness 140

By Ron Mitchell
May 13, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Maryland Jockey Club vice president and general manager Sal Sinatra is preparing for his first Xpressbet.com Preakness Stakes (gr. I) since taking charge last winter.

Private Zone Delivers in Churchill Downs

Private Zone won the $500,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) Saturday, May 2 at the Louisville oval, holding off a stretch challenge from Nates Mineshaft. Bayern struggled in his 2015 debut.

Bayern Returns in Churchill Downs Stakes

Kaleem Shah's Bayern, last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner, will make his 4-year-old debut in the $500,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) undercard May 2.

Baffert Weighing Bayern's Derby Week Options

By Jeremy Balan
April 25, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, West Region, Kentucky

After a six-furlong workout in 1:10 4/5 at Santa Anita Park April 25, trainer Bob Baffert is mulling over Bayern's options for Kentucky Derby Week.

Untapable Among Derby Week Stakes Nominees

April 13, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Champion 3-year-old filly Untapable, Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern and classic winners Palace Malice and Tonalist are among horses nominated to 10 stakes during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs.

490 Entered in F-T Midlantic 2-Year-Old Sale

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 490 entries for its 2015 Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md., on Monday and Tuesday, May 18-19, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT daily.

Shared Belief Traveling East for CT Classic

By Jeremy Balan
March 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing

Shared Belief will make his first start outside of California in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 18, co-owner Jim Rome said March 25.

Shared Belief, Bayern Nominated to CT Classic

By BloodHorse Staff
March 23, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Shared Belief, who most recently won the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), and Bayern, winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in his last start last November, are among 56 nominees for the April 18 Charles Town Classic.

'Chrome,' American Pharoah Top CA Worktab

By Jeremy Balan
February 21, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, West Region

The stars were out for workouts in Southern California the morning of Feb. 21. California Chrome led the group with a half-mile work in :48 4/5 at his home track, Los Alamitos Racecourse.

CHRB Again Discusses Riding Rule Revisions

By Jeremy Balan
February 18, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The discussion over riding rules brought into the spotlight the controversial start of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) during the California Horse Racing Board's Feb. 18 meeting.

Bayern Works Three Furlongs at Santa Anita

By BloodHorse Staff
February 16, 2015
West Region

Kaleem Shah's Bayern, winner of the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), has recovered from a hind foot abscess and worked Feb. 16 at Santa Anita Park.

Monmouth Announces 2015 Stakes Schedule

By BloodHorse Staff
January 30, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Led by the Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 2, Monmouth Park announced a graded stakes schedule worth $3.5 million for 2015. In addition, the popular bonus programs for owners and trainers will return.

'Chrome' Tops U.S. Nominees for World Cup

Horse of the Year California Chrome, dual champion Main Sequence, and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern are among U.S. runners nominated for races on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 28 at Meydan.

'Chrome' Set for San Antonio, Bayern Doubtful

Horse of the Year California Chrome breezed one mile in 1:41 2/5 at his Los Alamitos Race Course headquarters Jan. 25 as he moves ever closer to his 4-year-old debut in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes.

Just a Way Named World's Best Racehorse

With a top rating of 130, Japan-based Just a Way was crowned the 2014 Longines World's Best Racehorse during ceremonies in London Jan. 20.

HOY California Chrome Drills at Los Alamitos

Newly crowned Horse of the Year California Chrome drilled seven furlongs at Los Alamitos Race Course Jan. 19 as he continues preparations for his expected 2015 debut next month in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II).

List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes

Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.

Untapable Unbeatable for 3YO Filly Eclipse

Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Untapable was a runaway winner for best 3-year-old filly with four grade I victories, including defeating older mares in the Breeders' Cup Distaff.

Horse of the Year: One Winner, No Losers?

Sometimes it's easy. Sometimes it's not. The voting for 2014 Horse of the Year fell into the latter category, and the outcome surely will be debated for quite some time.

Fans Side With California Chrome

By Eric Mitchell
January 16, 2015
Southeast Region

Casual poll at Gulfstream Park asks, "Who do you like for Horse of the Year?" A majority put the most weight on the Triple Crown races.

Debate Continues for 3-Year-Old Male Eclipse

By Jerry Bossert
January 15, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region, West Region

Jerry Bossert says the nation's best 3-year-old in 2014 was California Chrome. But will the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner edge Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) victor Bayern in Eclipse Award voting?

Bayern in Training After Foot Issue

By Steve Haskin
January 12, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing

Bayern, winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) who suffered a minor crack several days ago, galloped two miles Jan. 12 and may breeze at the end of the week, said owner Kaleem Shah.

Eclipse Finalists Announced

Finalists for the 2014 Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 7 on HRTV at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Bayern, California Chrome, and Main Sequence were named as finalists for the Horse of the Year title.

Bayern, California Chrome Post Strong Works

Bayern and California Chrome took another step toward a possible early-season rematch when the leading Horse of the Year contenders worked sharply about an hour apart the morning of Jan. 3 at their respective training bases.

Connections

Trainer	Bob Baffert
Jockey	Gary L. Stevens
Owner	Kaleem Shah, Inc.
Breeder	Helen Alexander

Pedigree

Bayern View Five-Cross Pedigree	Offlee Wild	Wild Again
		Alvear
	Alittlebitearly	Thunder Gulch
		Aquilegia

Auction History

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
FTMMAY2013 Hip 145	Two-year-old	Ed Savant	Eddie Woods, agent	$320,000

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