Arc still the aim for ‘touch and go’ Azamour

JOHN OXX is hoping Azamour will still make the line up for next month’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

The four-year-old strained a muscle in his quarters when finishing fifth in the Irish Champion Stakes last Saturday, putting into doubt his participation in the French showpiece.

Although Oxx admits it remains “touch and go” whether Azamour is ready for the October 2 event, he reports the Night Shift colt to be progressing nicely.