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Catterick 14:50

Race 3 Wishing Jill Metcalfe Happy 60th Birthday Handicap (1m 7f 189y)

24th May 25

WinnerZephlynSP 2.25
Horse
Zephlyn
Jockey
Callum Rodriguez
Trainer
Ewan Whillans
Ready for a dash at Catterick? Let's jump into the 'Race 3 Wishing Jill Metcalfe Happy 60th Birthday Handicap' happening at 14:50. Leading the pack with promising stats is Zephlyn, a 6-year-old gelding who seems comfortable at this track. With a distance of 1m 7f 189y on a 'Good to firm' ground, Zephlyn, guided by jockey Callum Rodriguez and trained by Ewan Whillans, sits at a live price of 3. That's a short price, indicating high confidence from the market. His recent form is quite solid, with a 50% strike rate from 2 races in the last 30 days, and he's both a course and distance winner. Overall, his long-term record also reflects good performance, with multiple wins under similar conditions. Following Zephlyn, we have Cosmic Soul, with a live price of 10, indicating a long shot but potentially a good payout. Despite being a 5-year-old gelding with less impressive recent activity, the combination of jockey D Nolan and trainer P Neville might pull off a surprise. Cosmic Soul lacks recent runs and wins, which might be a concern. Not far behind is Quercus Robur, priced at a value of 5.5. Also aged 6, and looking to make an impact, he's managed by jockey A Mullen and trainer A Nicol. However, his recent form doesn't shine as bright as Zephlyn, with no wins in recent races, though he has proven capability over similar distances in the past. Keeping an eye on the dark horse of this race, Red Force One offers a tempting price of 17. With a mixed bag of long-term performance, he could offer a surprise, especially for those looking for a high-risk, high-reward betting scenario. Zephlyn is our top pick for this race, showing both past and recent form that should set him a stride ahead of the competition. All bets are in? Good luck, and remember to wager responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 24th May 2025
PHorseHTJJ/TRLSP
1st1. Zephlyn30917467156179
2nd4. Cosmic Soul26613334157152
5th5. Quercus Robur26713131158152
7th3. Red Force One25910535157137
3rd6. Zooks26711943164127
6th7. Lillistar26610056158123
4th2. Captain Potter2731123114892

Course SR 12.56% (from last 207 races)

Course & Distance SR 10.00% (from last 30 races)

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