The recent results make for difficult reading: finishing 10th, 4th, 6th, 4th, 8th, and 9th in its last six races. Those two fourth-place finishes suggest Rose Warrior can at least get into the mix occasionally, but there is clearly a gap between competing and threatening to win. At Class 6 — the entry level of British racing, where horses tend to be less experienced or lower-ranked — Rose Warrior has managed 0 wins from 3 attempts, which is where you would most expect progress to come.
What keeps this story open is context. Rose Warrior raced just yesterday, so this is very much a horse in active development. Jennie Candlish's yard has sent out 60 winners this season, which shows there is genuine training ability at work in Basford — this is not a struggling operation. Sometimes it simply takes time for a young horse to find its confidence and its best conditions. The first win, when it comes, will be well earned.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 5 May | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 25 Apr | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Aug | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Apr | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Oct | 0% |