Rogue Citation

The horse's record over its last six races tells a story of growing consistency. After a third-place finish followed by a sixth, Rogue Citation bounced back with a convincing win at Newmarket two weeks ago, then placed third at its most recent outing. That Newmarket victory in August came nearly a year after its first success at Southwell in October 2025, suggesting the horse took time to develop before really starting to deliver. The pattern of wins interspersed with places—rather than a sequence of disappointments—indicates a horse that knows how to finish races well and competes hard without falling apart. Bethell's yard, which has sent out 61 winners this season alone, clearly knows how to train competitive animals, and Rogue Citation appears to be benefiting from that expertise. At just three years old, with a recent win at a top-quality track like Newmarket under its belt and a win rate of one in three, there is every reason to believe this horse still has more to offer as it matures and races more often.