Wathnan Racing purchase progressive 4yo

Rising star Ed Bethell nominated the Listed Spring Trophy at Haydock (10th May) as a likely early season target for the progressive Paborus on page 70 of Ahead On The Flat. The four year old produced a career best on his reappearance when winning a conditions stakes at Thirsk in decisive fashion. Raised eight pounds since, the gelded son of Recoletus has won 4 of his 6 career starts and is now rated 111. Set to tackle Pattern company for the first time on Saturday, he evidently impressed Wathnan Racing who have acquired him since his win last month. Very much at home over seven furlongs on a turning track, he ought to go well at the weekend, although he may not want rattling quick ground. He is an exciting prospect and adding Wathnan Racing to Bethell's list of patrons is another feather in the Middleham handler's cap.