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15th July 2018, 8:48 pm == DESPITE only finishing sixth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas when sent off a 2-1 favourite, trainer Mark Johnston hasn't given up on Elarqam. The three-year-old was unbeaten last season but has not yet produced the goods this year. Getty Images - Getty Elarqam in winning action at Newmarket last September After a victory in the Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes last September, where Elarqam bested fellow smart type  Tip Two Win,  the future looked bright for the son of Frankel. Following a 219 day break, trainer Mark Johnston sent his colt straight to the 2,000 Guineas without a prep run, and he ran a belter to finish fourth behind Saxon Warrior . However, he couldn't build on that in the Irish equivalent later that month, flopping badly when sent off a 2-1 favourite. Now, Johnston is hoping that another break and a step up in trip can help his lightly raced inmate return to winning ways. His son and assistant, Charlie, said: "The plan at the moment is th...