Rohesia primed for Adelaide Guineas in 2026

According to Will Hayes, a series of favourable circumstances have come together enabling talented filly Rohesia to regain her victorious touch.

Hanseatic-sired Rohesia has notched successive 1400m wins, her newest at stakes level, which has seen the camp opt to stay in Adelaide for this Saturday’s Listed Adelaide Guineas (1600m).

Having tackled sprint journeys early on, the filly saw off a quality Class 3 line-up at Ballarat before backing up her $3 status as favourite in the Listed Nitschke Stakes (1400m) conducted at Morphettville Parks April 18th.

Hayes mentioned that blinkers have transformed her, particularly noting her calm acceptance of the gear during her recent double.

“We’re going to look at the mile in the Adelaide Guineas,” Hayes said.

“She was so strong through the line the other day, we thought we’d give her the chance to add another stakes victory.

“I think that the defining moment is when we got the blinkers on, she’s very genuine, but they really have improved her.

“So it’s really good that she’s tractable, and she’s relaxed in them and she keeps finding the line, so we’ll definitely get a good guide on her out to the mile.”

Rohesia’s time in Adelaide these past two weeks has highlighted her amenable character as essential to her development.

“She’s stayed here with Stuart and Lizzy Gowers and she loves it,” Hayes said.

“She’s very straightforward, Ash Alford who’s travelling our horses has done a great job and says she hasn’t missed a beat since her last win.”

The Adelaide Guineas has attracted 16 acceptors including Rohesia from post three aboard which Daniel Stackhouse is confirmed, with odds of $6 trailing Gold Coast Belle on $2.15.

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