Rosehill Black Book – Future Winners (March 21)

Horses to Follow from Rosehill That Can Win Next Start

If you want to stay ahead of the market, these are the runs you need to be watching.

The horses below didn’t necessarily win, but they showed enough late strength, sectional merit or were unlucky in running — the kind that often improve sharply next start when the setup suits.

Here are the key Black Book runners from Rosehill (March 21).

BARRENGARRY (Race 1)

Very good win and plenty to like about how he did it.

He was back and wide, covering extra ground without cover — never an easy way to win — but his late strength was excellent.

His last 200m was his best, which suggests there’s still improvement to come.

Next Step:
Can continue to build his rating and measure up to better grade - he’s not capped to Midway grade.

WILD THOUGHTS (Race 1)

Ready to win.

Settled worse than midfield at 1500m third-up and was coming off a disappointing run, but he hit the line strongly and ran out of room late.

There was more there than the result suggests.

Next Step:
Looks suited stepping up in distance - he’s back on track after that below par second-up run.

MR MONACO (Race 2)

Huge performance.

Covered ground without cover on a fast tempo (they rarely win from that spot) and just kept finding the line.

His last 200m was above race standard, which stands out given the torrid run he had.

Next Step:
With a softer run, he’s going to be very hard to beat again. Sydney Cup bound.

CAFFE FLORIAN (Race 4)

Beaten by the gate.

Had to be restrained early and then needed luck weaving through traffic before getting clear.

Her best work was late in the worst going.

Next Step:
Can improve sharply with a better draw and cleaner run.

SIR DELIUS (Race 5)

Ready to peak.

Produced the biggest squeeze of the race (800m–400m) before finishing off well - that mid-race sectional is a good platform to derive fitness.

Was restrained early and never really in the ideal spot.

Next Step:
Expect him to settle closer next time — that’s where the improvement comes.

GREEN SPACES (Race 6)

Derby horse.

Settled back in a race that didn’t suit and still hit the line strongly.

His last furlong was his best, which is exactly what you want to see looking toward longer trips.

Next Step:
Looks well suited getting out in distance — one to follow into the Derby.

WITHIN THE LAW (Race 10)

Good return.

No intent early, settled back and then had to weave through traffic in the straight.

Her last furlong was strong, and she ran out of room at a key stage.

Next Step:
Will improve second-up with a cleaner run.

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Final Word

Most punters look at results.

The edge comes from understanding how the race was run — and what’s about to happen next.

That’s where these horses sit right now.

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