Zephlyn

The most interesting thread running through Zephlyn's career is what happens when it gets to Catterick Bridge. At that tight, twisting North Yorkshire track, Zephlyn has won 2 of its 5 races — a win rate of 40%, which is streets ahead of what it manages anywhere else. Some horses just find a track that suits them, and Catterick seems to bring out something extra in this one. The most recent of those wins came on 24 May 2025, which remains its last victory to date.

Class 6 is the entry-level tier of British racing — these are competitive fields, but they are not the headline contests. Zephlyn has found 4 of its 5 wins at that level, striking at 19%, or roughly 1 in every 5 races there. That tells you this horse is well placed by its team at Ewan Whillans' yard in the Scottish Borders. Whillans has had a productive season — 28 winners sent out, which is a strong return for a smaller yard — and getting the best from a horse like Zephlyn is exactly the kind of patient, consistent work that builds that kind of record.

The jockey partnership with Jason Hart is worth highlighting. When Hart is in the saddle, the numbers shift dramatically — 4 wins from 13 rides together, meaning Hart has been aboard for four of Zephlyn's five career victories. That works out to a win rate of around 31%, or winning roughly 1 in every 3 times they race together. That is not coincidence; it is a combination that clearly clicks.

The last six runs have not produced a win — finishes of 6th, 9th, 3rd, 3rd, 6th, and 4th — but there are placings in there that suggest Zephlyn remains competitive. A horse that was placed in four of those six races is not out of form; it just has not found the winning moment yet. With Catterick Bridge still on the calendar and Hart likely to ride again, the next chapter may not be far off.