Coroebus confirmed his rising star status with victory in the St James’s Palace Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot 2022 – but it wasn't all plain sailing for the 10-11 favourite.
The Charlie Appleby-trained three-year-old son of Dubawi followed up his the QIPCO 2,000 Guineas victory at Newmarket last month with another in Berkshire, under Liverpool FC fan William Buick.
Coroebus had come out on top at Headquarters against the previously unbeaten Godolphin stable-mate Native Trail, who went on to win the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh. And he showed he continues to improve with the latest success but for the first time on a turning track on the round course at Ascot, he had to work hard for victory.