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As one of the leading consignors at Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sales for almost 20 years, there is a certain level of expectation about the Highclere Stud draft.
This time, there will be no shortage of poignance either, with an Almanzor half-brother to champion miler Palace Pier among 23 individuals under inspection.
hat Kingman colt, sold here for 600,000 guineas (US$824,859) three years ago, has been a shining light for a partnership with the late Duke of Roxburgh and his dam, Beach Frolic, was bought by Coolmore for 2.2 million guineas ($3,077,806) last December at a partial dispersal of Floors Stud.
Jake Warren, a member of the family operation alongside parents John and Lady Carolyn, said of Lot 405, "He's really got it all as far as impressive colts go, a wonderful mover, a full-bodied horse with a huge amount of presence.
A little different in terms of prestige will be a Kingman half-brother to Snow Lantern (Lot 274), who has been close to emulating the feats of her dam, Sky Lantern, as a winner of the Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes and a competitor in a stream of other Gr.1s.
Another with very obvious value comes as early as Lot 10. Pivotal mare Entreat, so cannily bought by breeder James Cloney when carrying the subsequent Commonwealth Cup winner Golden Horde, has produced several six-figure sales, including listed winner Line of Departure.