Kingman and James Doyle - Revisited

 Kingman and James Doyle - Revisited


Kingman was visually, one of the most impressive horses I've seen, everything just looked so easy for him. How was he to ride and just what was it about him that made him so good?
Kingman was a jockey's dream to ride, he just did the little things so right. He conserved energy where he could and used it when it mattered. What set him apart from the others had to be his ability to relax, and that devastating turn of pace!


He won 4 G1's in his 3y/o season, along with a G3. If he had have stayed in training another season, do you think he'd have dominated the older mile division?
Absolutely. It was a huge shame we didn't get to see him as a 4y/o on the track. No doubt he would have dominated the mile division. It's also interesting that Mr Gosden played with the idea of dropping him back to sprint distances!


What was your personal highlight on the track with him?
It would have to be the St James' Palace. After our only defeat in the Guineas in what was a very messy race, it was great to set the record straight.


His progeny are looking better and better each season, and his books are getting bigger. What do you think makes him such a good option at stud?
I had no doubt he would excel at stud. I guess the main attribute he passes down has to be the ability to just be good! It's hard to pinpoint apart from that!

You've ridden a ton of world class horses, where would Kingman rank in that list?
Kingman is without doubt, the best miler I have ever sat on. The feeling he gave me is something I crave to feel again.


Kingman was a bombproof horse, one of the quickest milers I've seen. Thanks to James for talking to me and giving us added insight into a Champion Miler of such class. He'll continue to be a force at stud, with one of his sons in Calyx also already standing at Coolmore Stud!

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