KINGMAN (Invincible Spirit) was a brilliant miler and is established as one of the leading sires in Europe. His Royal Ascot-winning juvenile Calyx is his first son with runners, and he made a splendid start at stud, his first crop of juveniles last year having three pattern winners and the Group 1-placed Eben Shaddad among them.

Classic winner and triple Group 1-star Persian King stands in France and has his first runners this year, while Palace Pier, one of his very best sons, has his first yearlings for sale this autumn. Godolphin spent 200,000gns to acquire his best colt foal at the sales last year, while three filly foals sold for €145,000 and 105,000gns twice.