Teofilo’s shock withdrawal from the Stan James 2000 Guineas has left a field of 24 set to line up for Saturday’s first Classic at Newmarket.

Connections of Teofilo are growing in confidence as the Stan James 2000 Guineas swiftly approaches.

WHEN Teofilo proved far too good for Holy Roman Emperor in the National Stakes at the Curragh last month it seemed to confirm what Jim Bolger has been telling us all along, that this is the best colt he has ever trained.

Aidan O’Brien’s promising juvenile Holy Roman Emperor stands out among a 15-strong entry for the Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Apprentice David Moran replaced the injured Kevin Manning to land a 37-1 double for trainer Jim Bolger at the Curragh.