L J Morgan

The standout relationship of Morgan's career so far is with a horse called Benmore, who has won 3 of their 10 races together. In a sport where even good combinations rarely convert at that level, winning 3 in 10 is a real mark of understanding between trainer and horse — Morgan clearly knows how to keep Benmore happy and competitive. Meanwhile, the partnership with jockey Brian Hughes has produced 4 wins from 26 rides together, a win rate of 15% that mirrors the yard's overall form this season and suggests a working relationship built on consistency rather than luck.

If you want to find where Morgan does real damage, though, head to Perth. The yard has sent out 5 winners from just 13 runners at that track — that's just shy of 1 in every 3, a remarkable return that tells you Morgan either knows exactly what horses Perth suits, or has simply found a track where the yard's runners consistently arrive in form. Either way, it's a pattern worth respecting.

One more detail that stands out: when the ground gets wet and muddy, Morgan's runners shine. Four wins from just 11 races on soft or heavy ground gives a win rate of 36% — more than 1 in 3. For context, that's more than double the yard's already-improved overall average. It's the kind of edge that experienced punters notice and file away quietly. With 104 career winners already banked in just four years of training, and a trajectory that is clearly heading upward, Morgan looks like a trainer who is still very much finding their ceiling.