Romanised second in Solario Romanised ran really well for second in Sandown's BetBright Solario Stakes but had no answer to emphatic winner Masar. The Ken Condon-trained Romanised performed with credit in the Coventry Stakes and Phoenix Stakes after making a successful debut at Navan in April and stayed the seven furlongs here well enough. Masar quickened up to lead inside the final two furlongs, but was followed through by Romanised, and although for a moment it looked as though it might be close, the 11-8 favourite really asserted his authority late on and passed the post two lengths to the good. Winning jockey James Doyle told ITV Racing: "I thought it was a nice, professional performance. "He had good form in the book, obviously. Being placed in the Chesham was pretty smart form. "We knew he'd see out the trip quite well and we just kept it simple. "He took a little bit of time to drop down into gear, but once he did he powered away nicely. I was pretty confident after going a furlong. "I'd say a step up in trip will suit him." Trainer Charlie Appleby immediately nominated the Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket on September 30 as a possible next port of call. "I'm delighted. James gave him a lovely ride," said the trainer. "He got the run we were hoping for. We though they (Connect and De Bruyne Horse) were the two pace angles in front of us and he got a dream run round. "I was confident going into the final furlong he was going to carry on galloping and he galloped out nicely. It was a pleasing performance and I hope he's a horse with a bright future. "He's potentially a horse for the Royal Lodge. We feel next year will be his year, so we'll treat him with some kid gloves, hopefully get another run under our belts and then put him away for the winter."
