Horses to Follow - Rosehill (March 28)

Black Book Runners to Watch Next Start

These are the runs you want to be marking.

Not everything shows up in the result — but the horses below had excuses, strong late work, or produced sectionals that suggest they’re ready to improve next time.

Here are the key Black Book runners from Tancred Stakes Day at Rosehill, March 28.

AUDREY’S LANE

Forget the beaten margin — she should’ve gone very close.

Began ok before being restrained and then had no luck at all in the straight, held up for most of it before finally getting clear late.

When she did, she hit the line strongly.

👉 With clear running, she might have won.

CHARCOALS

Going much better than his form reads.

Had the widest draw against, was restrained back to last, and then had nowhere to go at a key stage before easing out and finishing off nicely.

The late work was strong.

👉 From a better draw, he’s a winning chance next time.

OUR QUEEN

Looks like she’s crying out for more ground.

Settled worse than midfield in a race that didn’t suit and was doing her best work through the line.

The market was with her, which is always a good sign.

👉 Step up in trip looks key.

AELIANA

Is she the Melbourne Cup winner? 👀

They don’t go much better than this.

Sat behind a fast tempo and chased down a world-class horse who wasn’t stopping, she produced the best last 200m of the entire meeting to win.

That’s elite.

👉 This was a top-tier performance — follow wherever she goes.

LA FRACAS

Never in the race — but there was merit.

Drawn poorly, restrained to last, and then hit the line well late.

Profiles like a horse that will improve with the right setup.

👉 Worth noting: reportedly a strong wet tracker — conditions could be key.

KING’S SECRET

Forget the run.

The market was with him, but he had no luck at all.

Showed a turn of foot but couldn’t finish it off after a tough run.

👉 Much better than this — forgive and follow.

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Final Word

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The edge comes from understanding what actually happened in the run — and who’s about to improve.

That’s where these horses sit.

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