Rockbrook

What makes Rockbrook genuinely interesting is what happens when the rain comes. On wet or muddy ground, it has won 3 of its 7 races — that is a 43% win rate, which is extraordinary. Nearly half its races on soft ground have ended in the winner's enclosure. For context, most good horses win somewhere between 20 and 30 percent of their races even at their very best. When the skies open, Rockbrook transforms into something altogether more dangerous.

Recent form backs that up emphatically. In its last six races, it has won twice, finished second once, and third once — four finishes in the top three from six outings is the form of a horse in the form of its life. Its most recent win came at Naas in January 2026, just three months ago, and a short break of 38 days since its last run suggests the yard is keeping it fresh rather than running it into the ground.

One curiosity worth noting: jockey Simon Torrens has ridden Rockbrook six times without a win between them. That is not necessarily a reflection on either horse or rider — sometimes a partnership simply does not click — but it stands out against a horse that has otherwise been winning races regularly. P J Rothwell's yard has sent out 35 winners this season already, so there is clearly no shortage of confidence in how the horses are being placed and prepared. With soft ground always a possibility at this time of year, Rockbrook is the kind of horse a knowledgeable friend would quietly tip you to keep an eye on.