Emperor can rule in Phoenix Stakes

HOLY Roman Emperor can show he is a live English 2000 Guineas candidate by landing the Group One Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh tomorrow.

Emperor can rule in Phoenix Stakes

The Danehill colt made a winning debut at Leopardstown in June and then proved disappointing when contesting the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

He never travelled at any stage through that contest, finishing over seven lengths 15th of 19 behind Hellvelyn. Highly regarded at Ballydoyle, that was clearly not his running.

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