At this time of year in Europe lightly raced three year-olds with classic aspirations are well worth taking note of and a Juddmonte homebred Kingman colt that bolted in last night at Kempton Park has been priced as short as 6-1 for the Group I Newmarket 2000 Guineas.

There were official barrier trials on the Caulfield Heath track on Thursday including three for the youngsters and first season sires were prominent with another promising Farnan winner and placegetters by Peltzer and Doubtland.