Roman heads Phoenix hopefuls

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.

The Danehill colt proved a major disappointment when sent off the 4-1 joint-favourite for the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot in which he finished eight lengths behind Bryan Smart’s Hellvelyn, who could renew rivalry in this weekend’s Group One affair.