Emperor Among Triple Crown Nominations Holy Roman Emperor, second-favourite for the Stan James 2000 Guineas, is an eyecatching nomination for the American Triple Crown.A total of 450 horses have been put forward for the series, which encompasses the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes, with Aidan O'Brien's Classic hopeful the most high-profile European contender.O'Brien has a lengthy list of possibles which also includes Admiralofthefleet, Astronomer Royal, Brave Tin Soldier, Giant Sequoia, Mount Nelson, Trinity College and Yellowstone.The Ballydoyle handler is not the only European trainer to nominate horses as John Gosden has put in Asperity, Cold Quest, Ekhtiaar and Sunshine Kid, while Brian Meehan has Jack Junior and Supersonic Dave.Mark Johnston has entered Silent Waves, Roger Charlton has Monzante and Godolphin have Day Pass and Kirklees.Dermot Weld is another to make multiple nominations while Philip Mitchell, who enjoyed huge success with Running Stag in America, has Sir Liam.(C) PA Sport
