Synergism

The real story here is the pairing with Luke Morris in the saddle. Together, they have found the winner's circle 5 times from 11 races—a 45% win rate that stands well clear of Synergism's overall figures. That kind of synergy (the name takes on extra meaning) between horse and rider doesn't happen by accident; it suggests Morris knows exactly how to get the best out of him. Trained by Sir Mark Prescott at Newmarket, Synergism operates in the lower ranks of the sport—mostly Class 5 races—where he wins roughly 2 in every 5 times he runs, a perfectly respectable win rate at that level.

Distance and ground have become his sweet spot. Over a mile and a half to two miles, he has won 4 of 9 races, a 44% return that makes him dangerous at that sort of trip. He also loves softer ground: from 4 races on wet or muddy conditions, he has won twice. Normal ground suits him just as well, with 2 wins from 3 outings. Kempton Park holds particular appeal—he has won 2 of his 3 races there, the kind of course specialisation that smart punters take note of. His last winning run came at Lingfield four months ago, and his recent form shows some mixed results, but with Morris riding and Sir Mark's steady hand guiding him, Synergism remains a horse worth watching at his level.