
Rose of Lancaster Stakes 2026: Preview, Tips & Best Bets
Five classy four-year-olds clash in the Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Goodwood — Tom O'Brien breaks down the form and finds his best bet at 14:25 on Saturday.

Horse Racing Writer
Born and raised in County Tipperary, Tom O'Brien grew up surrounded by jump racing. His family have been involved in point-to-pointing for three generations, and Tom spent his twenties working as a stable lad at several Irish yards before moving into sports journalism. He covers National Hunt racing with the passion of someone who's mucked out the stables.

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