Palace Pier
Foaled 2017 · by Kingman out of Beach Frolic (Nayef)
Form 1/1113/11112 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 30 Aug 19 – 16 Oct 21, last for John & Thady Gosden · current OR 125
Group 1 won the St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) (2020)
Group 1 won the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (3yo+ No Geldings) (Straight Course) (2020)
Group 1 won the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Str) (2021)
Group 1 won the Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Str) (2021)
Group 1 won the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (3yo+ No Geldings) (Straight Course) (2021)
Group 2 won the bet365 Mile (Group 2) (2021)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 21 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 2/10 | 125 | Frankie Dettori |
| 15 Aug 21 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (3yo+ No Geldings) (Straight Course) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/8 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 15 Jun 21 | Ascot Group 1Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 1/11 | 125 | Frankie Dettori |
| 15 May 21 | Newbury Group 1Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 1/11 | 125 | Frankie Dettori |
| 23 Apr 21 | Sandown Group 2bet365 Mile (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/4 | 125 | Frankie Dettori |
| 17 Oct 20 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) (Sponsored By Qipco) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 3/14 | 126 | Frankie Dettori |
| 16 Aug 20 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (3yo+ No Geldings) (Straight Course) · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 1/7 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 20 Jun 20 | Ascot Group 1St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 7f213y · Good To Soft | 7f213y | Good To Soft | 1/7 | 109 | Frankie Dettori |
| 6 Jun 20 | Newcastle (AW)Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap · Class 2 · 1m5y · Standard | 1m5y | Standard | 1/7 | 98 | Robert Havlin |
| 18 Sep 19 | SandownMax Patel Wealth Manager Of Choice Novice Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 3 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/8 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 30 Aug 19 | SandownBetway British EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/12 | – | Frankie Dettori |
Kingman as a stallion
In our records: 823 runners, 515 winners (63%), 110 black-type winners including 15 at the top level, 77 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2016–2024.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 7 wins — Group 1 winner (Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (group 1)).
His best
Field Of Gold Group 1 OR 126 · Palace Pier Group 1 OR 126 · Schnell Meister Group 1 OR 119 · Kinross Group 1 OR 119 · Feed The Flame Group 1 OR 116 · Friendly Soul Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Beach Frolic by Nayef
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win Me Over (IRE) 2022 filly · by Kingman (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| My Cloud (IRE) 2021 colt · by Blue Point. | 7 | 4 | OR 95 |
| Castle Way (GB) Group 3 2020 gelding · by Almanzor | 10 | 4 | OR 110 |
| Highland Frolic (FR) 2019 gelding · by Highland Reel | 23 | 1 | OR 109 |
| Tiger Beetle (GB) 2018 gelding · by Camelot | 53 | 5 | OR 81 |
| Tatweej (GB) 2016 filly · by Invincible Spirit | 3 | 1 | – |
| Bin Daahir (GB) 2015 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 5 | 0 | OR 73 |
Palace Pier in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 257 · as a yearling | 600,000gnsJohn Gosden Racing LLP | John Gosden Racing LLP | Highclere Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Frolic2019 gelding by Highland Reel | 2024 Tattersalls Online NovemberLot 39 · in training | Bought back |
| Tiger Beetle2018 gelding by Camelot | 2024 Tattersalls Online NovemberLot 1 · in training | 4,000gnsTom Faulkner |
| My Cloud2021 colt by Blue Point | 2023 Arqana Breeze Up SaleLot 87 · breeze-up | €325,000STROUD COLEMAN BLOODSTOCK LIMITED |
| Highland Frolic2019 gelding by Highland Reel | 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1527 · in training | 10,000gnsMark Rimell |
| Highland Frolic2019 gelding by Highland Reel | 2023 Tattersalls JulyLot 581 · in training | Not sold |
| Highland Frolic2019 gelding by Highland Reel | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 320 · in training | 55,000gnsTom Malone / Avon Racing |
| Tiger Beetle2018 gelding by Camelot | 2022 Tattersalls AugustLot 252 · in training | 11,000gnsMark Rimell |
| Castle Way2020 colt by Almanzor | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 405 · yearling | 425,000gnsGodolphin |
| Highland Frolic2019 colt by Highland Reel | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 55 · yearling | 320,000gnsMcCalmont Bloodstock |
| Tiger Beetle2018 colt by Camelot | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 803 · yearling | 300,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Tatweej2016 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 362 · yearling | 650,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Bin Daahir2015 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2016 Goffs UK PremierLot 59 · yearling | £100,000Shadwell Estate Co Ltd |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.