Rosato

What makes Rosato genuinely interesting is what happens when conditions turn against most other runners. On wet, muddy ground, this horse has won 2 of its 3 races — that is a 67% win rate, a remarkable conversion that suggests Rosato absolutely thrives when the going gets heavy. Most horses tolerate soft ground at best; Rosato appears to relish it. That kind of specialist profile is exactly what sharp racegoers look for when the rain rolls in.

The partnership with jockey N G McCullagh has been the constant throughout Rosato's career. The pair have raced together 17 times, producing 2 wins — roughly 1 in every 8 or 9 rides. That is not a blockbuster number, but the familiarity between horse and rider matters, and McCullagh knows this animal's habits better than anyone. Charles Weld's yard has had just 1 winner so far this season, so the team will be keen to find opportunities where Rosato can perform at its best.

The most recent win came at Naas in July 2025, which is now 11 months ago, and the last 6 races have not produced a victory — the most recent run saw Rosato finish 12th, with a pulled-up run and an 8th place among the other results in that stretch. That is a dip in form worth noting. However, Rosato raced just one day ago, meaning this is very much a horse in active training, with the yard clearly still believing there is a race to be won. The first career victory came at Navan in October 2024, so the story is still relatively young. If the skies open up and the ground turns soft, Rosato is exactly the sort of horse you quietly keep an eye on.