Zephlyn

The most interesting thread in Zephlyn's record is what happens at Catterick Bridge, a tight, twisting track in North Yorkshire that tends to suit horses who are nippy and race-savvy rather than simply talented. Zephlyn has won twice there from just 6 visits — that is 1 in every 3 races at a specific course, which is the kind of number that makes trainers come back again and again. The most recent of those wins came on 24 May 2025, so the track clearly still suits. On normal ground, Zephlyn also finds its best form, winning 3 of 18 races (17%) when conditions are standard underfoot.

The partnership with jockey Jason Hart is worth noting. In 13 races together, Hart has ridden Zephlyn to 4 of its 5 career wins — a win rate of 31%, or almost 1 in every 3 rides. That is a striking number and suggests the two have a genuine understanding. When Hart is in the saddle, something clicks.

Trainer Ewan Whillans operates out of Hawick in the Scottish Borders, and his yard has been in strong form this season with 28 winners sent out. Zephlyn's last 6 races have not produced a win, and the most recent run came just yesterday, so this is a horse currently in the thick of its campaign. The recent form — a couple of third-place finishes followed by mid-field efforts — suggests it is knocking on the door without quite getting through. Given what Catterick has produced before, the yard will fancy their chances next time the fixture list takes them back there.