Jason Hart, Zephlyn's usual jockey, has ridden the horse 13 times and won on four of those occasions — a 31% success rate that stands out sharply against Zephlyn's typical form. It is the kind of partnership that suggests genuine understanding and well-judged tactics. Trained by Ewan Whillans at Hawick in the Scottish Borders, Zephlyn competes mainly at Class 6 level, where it boasts a respectable 19% win rate (4 wins from 21 races), significantly above its overall win rate. The Hawick yard itself has been in good form this season with 28 winners sent out.
At seven years old, Zephlyn recorded its first win at Newcastle on 22 January 2024 and has claimed five career victories since. However, the horse has not won in its last six races, with a string of places — 6th, 7th, 6th, 5th, and 4th — suggesting form has dipped recently. Still, a horse that has found success at specific tracks and with a particular jockey, and one that thrives on normal ground, remains valuable in the right circumstances. Zephlyn was last out just a day ago, so the yard is keeping it busy. Given its track record at Catterick Bridge, a return there could restore some shine to what has been a frustrating recent run.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
11 | 2 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third, 5 other | 16 Dec | 18.2% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
8 | 2 wins, 6 other | 26 Aug | 25% |
| Southwell Galloping |
8 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds, 4 other | 2 Apr | 12.5% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 29 Nov | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
4 | 1 third, 3 other | 27 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
3 | 3 other | 3 Feb | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 1 May | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 6 Jan | 0% |
| Perth Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 24 Sep | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Apr | 0% |
| Hexham Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 13 Jun | 0% |