Catterick 3:45 Result

Niffler is clearly progressive - form figures 8901 show a recent win last time out just 6 days ago, suggesting he's fit, in form and improving with Mark Prescott clearly happy to run him back quickly. Prescott's yard has a strong record of placing lightly-raced types to good effect over further as they mature, and this step up in trip (1m6f) with a proven stayer's pedigree (Dansili damsire, Isfahan sire - stamina influences) should suit. Luke Morris riding for the stable adds confidence - a good jockey/trainer combo. Despite the big outside draw (8), over this longer trip in a workmanlike Class 6 field the draw bias is less relevant. His OR of 47 looks workable against this weak field, and the fact he's fresh off a win with minimal exposure suggests more upside than the more exposed rivals like Animato and Zephlyn who have been racing at this level for a while and are already fully progressed (or regressing, given recent placings without winning). Mr Withington and Fairydale are consistent but hard to see winning; This Rib and Manbearpig are unproven/moderate. Niffler looks the horse type to keep improving and the last-time-out win is the strongest recent form line in the race.