AMANDA Skiffington was simply overjoyed following the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes. The race attracted a top-class entry, with the 2000 Guineas winners from England, Ireland and France meeting in a clash of titans.

It was Amanda who picked the winner out as a yearling at the 2014 Tattersalls Ireland September Sale and he is the centrepiece of yet another outstanding season of winners selected by the discerning bloodstock agent. Looking as elegant as ever, befitting a designer of clothing, she was nonetheless quite emotional following the win.