Azamour the Palace jewel

Azamour made up for two Classic defeats with victory in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

The John Oxx-trained colt (9-2) was third in the UltimateBet.com 2000 Guineas and second in the Irish equivalent.

But the vibes were good for the Aga Khan-owned colt beforehand and supporters were proved right as he came fast and late under Michael Kinane inside the final furlong.

Diamond Green tried hard to stay with him but had to give best at the line by a neck.

Antonius Pius was three-quarters of a length away in third, but the Newmarket Guineas winner Haafhd was only fourth after holding every chance.