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Tale Of The Gypsy (NZ) 2022

Trainer: Stephen Marsh / Cambridge

Training Location: Cambridge

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 62
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates (Hind)
    • Concussion Plates (Front)
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nasal Strip
    • Nose Band

Horse Details

3YO Chestnut Filly

  • Owner: 2024 Bourbon Lane Stables New Zealand LLC Partnership, I G Benge, R J Bibby, D & S J Freeman, J R Gray, Dr P H Mitchell, K O'Brien & D M Pretious
  • Breeder: E J Wood
  • Sire: WRITTEN BY (AUS) 2015
  • Dam: GYPSY SNITZ (AUS) 2016
  • Foaling: 3 Oct 2022

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 98079
1st up
  • 4-2-0
2nd up
  • 3-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-2-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
9-12
27 Apr 26
ANZAC DAY 3YO
1200m
S5
1.12.32
0.25.42
0.46.90
0.34.90
0.23.37
0.12.17
7-8
17 Apr 26
NZB AIRFREIGHT 3YO
1200m
H10
1.13.84
0.24.04
0.49.78
0.37.32
0.24.55
0.12.61
12-13
28 Mar 26
CAPTURE SIGNS SPRINT
1200m
S5
1.09.50
0.23.93
0.45.57
0.34.69
0.23.61
0.12.27
8-9
14 Mar 26
J SWAP CONTRACTORS 3YO 1200
1200m
H8
1.14.85
0.24.82
0.50.04
0.38.21
0.26.48
0.13.98
9-12
21 Feb 26
EAGLE TECHNOLOGY UNCLE REMUS STAKES
1400m
S5
1.24.19
0.23.85
0.48.30
0.36.17
0.24.31
0.12.63
1-7
30 Jan 26
FIRST FIVE – G1 WINNER 1200
1200m
G4
1.10.70
0.24.17
0.46.54
0.34.81
0.23.14
0.11.98
1-10
20 Jan 26
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 1100 - HEAT 13
1100m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-11
27 Sep 25
TIMBERSPAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS
1400m
H9
1.28.70
0.24.24
0.52.67
0.40.56
0.28.05
0.14.96
9-13
6 Sep 25
SIR COLIN MEADS TROPHY
1200m
S6
1.13.54
0.25.59
0.47.95
0.36.17
0.24.07
0.12.36
1-7
26 Aug 25
OPN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 5
850m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-7
4 Aug 25
3YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 12
900m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
12-13
29 Mar 25
COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES
1400m
G4
1.24.21
0.27.13
0.46.38
0.35.48
0.23.55
0.12.08
4-11
8 Mar 25
SISTEMA STAKES
1200m
S5
1.11.67
0.25.00
0.46.67
0.35.20
0.23.55
0.12.19
5-7
15 Feb 25
J SWAP CONTRACTORS LTD MATAMATA BREEDERS' STAKES
1200m
G4
1.12.53
0.26.20
0.46.33
0.34.36
0.23.13
0.11.75
4-7
12 Jan 25
TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200
1200m
S5
1.12.38
0.24.50
0.47.88
0.35.74
0.23.86
0.12.33
1-7
4 Jan 25
GRAEME WRIGHT TRANSPORT 1000
1000m
S5
0.59.54
0.24.71
0.45.11
0.34.83
0.22.60
0.11.57

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

9-12 27 Apr 26 1200m  ANZAC DAY 3YO View video › $30,000
AUCK  Soft5 Rating 69 3YO HCP , 1.12.32, 600m - 0.34.90 Sam McNab $450
  • 1.11.38, Flat
  • 6.6L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $17.60
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Avantaggia (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: Zivou, 59.0
  • LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip
  • Stipe Comment: Jumped away awkwardly getting its head up. Continued to get its head up when over-racing in the early and middle stages.
7-8 17 Apr 26 1200m  NZB AIRFREIGHT 3YO View video › $35,000
WAIK  Heavy10 3YO SW+P 2nd last, Still Bk Tn-No Fin, 1.13.84, 600m - 0.37.32 Sam McNab $525
  • 1.13.07, Flat
  • 4.5L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $9.10
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Chatelle Rose, 55.0
  • 2: Convinced, 55.0
  • SHORT NECK:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip
  • Stipe Comment: Got its head up when being steadied in the early stages, continuing to over race through the middle stages. Held up near the 350 metres having to steady and shift outwards across heels to obtain clear running passing the 250 metres.
12-13 28 Mar 26 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingCAPTURE SIGNS SPRINT View video › $65,000
WELL  Soft5 3YO SW+P Stld on Pc 2nd Otr to Tn-Wknd, 1.09.50, 600m - 0.34.69 Joe Doyle $0
  • 1.08.77, Flat
  • 4.5L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $23.90
  • Rtg: 65 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Lady Iris, 56.0
  • 2: Cheerio (AUS), 56.0
  • NECK:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Ear Covers (1st time), Nasal Strip
8-9 14 Mar 26 1200m  J SWAP CONTRACTORS 3YO 1200 View video › $40,000
BOPL  Heavy8 3YO SW+P Stld 4th Otr, Under pres Tn-Wknd, 1.14.85, 600m - 0.38.21 Matthew Cameron $600
  • 1.11.99, Flat
  • 16.7L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $11.60
  • Rtg: 67 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Platinum Pantheon (AUS), 58.5
  • 2: Lucy In The Sky, 56.0
  • LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
  • Stipe Comment: Got its head up when over-racing in the early stages. Raced wide without cover until near the 900m.
9-12 21 Feb 26 1400m Group 3 Group 3EAGLE TECHNOLOGY UNCLE REMUS STAKES View video › $150,000
AUCK  Soft5 3YO SW+P On Pc 2nd Otr, Under rd Tn-Wknd, 1.24.19, 600m - 0.36.17 Matthew Cameron $2,250
  • 1.23.60, Flat
  • 3.5L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $25.00
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Belle Cheval, 56.5
  • 2: Panther, 57.0
  • LONG NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates (Hind) (1st time), Concussion Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
1-7 30 Jan 26 1200m  FIRST FIVE – G1 WINNER 1200 View video › $25,000
WAIK  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Set Pc OTF Kikd hard Inr Tn-Easy, 1.10.70, 600m - 0.34.81 Sam Weatherley $14,375
  • 1.10.70, Flat
  • .0L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $4.60
  • Rtg: 63 (+4)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Chatelle Rose, 56.0
  • 3: General Menari (AUS), 58.0
  • LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
1-10 20 Jan 26 1100m  OPN HCP Catchweight 1100 - Heat 13 View video › $0
COUN  Heavy10 OPN HCP , 1.06.23 Sam Weatherley $0
  • 1.06.23, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Family Ties, 0.0
  • 3: Magic Carpet, 0.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
10-11 27 Sep 25 1400m Group 2 Group 2TIMBERSPAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS View video › $175,000
WAIK  Heavy9 3YO SW Set Pc OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Wknd, 1.28.70, 600m - 0.40.56 Wiremu Pinn $2,625
  • 1.26.53, Flat
  • 12.8L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $19.40
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Magic Carpet, 57.0
  • 2: Quondo (AUS), 57.0
  • 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
  • Stipe Comment: Rider advised had hung throughout and been disappointing.
9-13 6 Sep 25 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceSIR COLIN MEADS TROPHY View video › $110,000
AUCK  Soft6 3YO SW Stld Midf, Tght 1000m-3WNC, Wknd, 1.13.54, 600m - 0.36.17 Matt Cartwright $1,650
  • 1.12.64, Flat
  • 6.4L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $15.80
  • Rtg: 65 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Affirmative Action (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: He Who Dares, 57.0
  • NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
  • Stipe Comment: Placed in restricted room near the 1000 metres. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
1-7 26 Aug 25 850m  OPN 3YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 5 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft5 3YO , 00.52.32 George Rooke $0
  • 00.52.32, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Cream Tart, 0.0
  • 2: Eliza James, 0.0
  • SHORT HEAD:DEAD HEAT
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
3-7 4 Aug 25 900m  3YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 12 View video › $0
TAUP  Soft6 3YO Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.56.34, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Geneva, 0.0
  • 2: To Bravery Born, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nasal Strip
12-13 29 Mar 25 1400m Group 1 Group 1COURTESY FORD MANAWATU SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES View video › $550,000
WELL  Good4 2YO SW Kn 11th otr, out tn, no danger, 1.24.21, 600m - 0.35.48 Matt Cartwright $0
  • 1.22.64, Flat
  • 10.2L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $15.30
  • Rtg: 67 (-2)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: La Dorada, 55.0
  • 2: Hostility (AUS), 57.0
  • 3 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nasal Strip (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly in the early and middle stages
4-11 8 Mar 25 1200m Group 1 Group 1SISTEMA STAKES View video › $550,000
AUCK  Soft5 2YO SW Awk, 10th outr, wdr 400, ran on well, 1.11.67, 600m - 0.35.20 Matt Cartwright $27,500
  • 1.11.44, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $48.60
  • Rtg: 63 (+4)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Return To Conquer (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: Landlock (AUS), 57.0
  • HEAD:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly losing ground
5-7 15 Feb 25 1200m Group 2 Group 2J SWAP CONTRACTORS LTD MATAMATA BREEDERS' STAKES View video › $225,000
MATA  Good4 2YOF SW Hmprd, 6th otr, out tn, pressed on, 1.12.53, 600m - 0.34.36 Matt Cartwright $5,625
  • 1.11.68, Flat
  • 5.6L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $10.60
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: La Dorada, 56.5
  • 2: To Cap It All (AUS), 56.5
  • 1/2 LEN:3 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Hampered leaving the barriers losing ground.
4-7 12 Jan 25 1200m  TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200 View video › $45,000
AUCK  Soft5 2YO SW+P Wd,2nd 900,led tn,hdd 200,btld well, 1.12.38, 600m - 0.35.74 George Rooke $2,250
  • 1.12.20, Flat
  • 1.6L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $1.90
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: To Bravery Born, 57.0
  • 2: Daylight Robbery, 57.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide in the early stages before improving forward to sit outside the leader near the 900m.
1-7 4 Jan 25 1000m  GRAEME WRIGHT TRANSPORT 1000 View video › $18,500
TROA  Soft5 MDN 2YO Hndy 3w opn,balanced,ld 100,too gd, 0.59.54, 600m - 0.34.83 George Rooke $10,360
  • 0.59.54, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $2.90
  • Rtg: 45 (+18)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Miss Moet All (AUS), 55.5
  • 3: Justice For All, 55.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout.

Stephen Marsh

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Horses in Training: 142

With Jockey ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

On Course ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 2
Starts Since Last Win 3

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 10072
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11112 1290 1256 1129 1095 1048 5294 $42,472,670
G & L 1228 112 120 127 111 103 655 $20,456,055
2025/26 694 83 87 73 71 70 310 $7,029,860
2024/25 734 104 91 71 68 71 329 $6,984,788
2023/24 850 100 108 89 88 84 381 $5,343,160
2022/23 962 100 118 102 95 95 452 $3,493,230
2021/22 850 104 92 85 95 73 401 $3,035,877
2020/21 969 92 83 100 91 84 519 $2,234,519
2019/20 633 78 52 73 58 60 312 $1,715,491
2018/19 790 97 99 75 81 73 365 $2,682,843
2017/18 540 64 64 50 56 55 251 $1,225,498
2016/17 397 51 43 27 34 45 197 $1,567,503
2015/16 306 47 31 27 35 26 140 $1,064,760
2014/15 293 54 45 34 16 18 126 $959,010
2013/14 215 29 28 12 17 19 110 $402,290
2012/13 205 30 22 25 23 17 88 $1,078,275
2011/12 245 24 33 30 18 23 117 $302,350
2010/11 218 20 23 15 20 18 122 $199,938
2009/10 227 24 29 31 16 18 109 $257,742
2008/09 280 21 23 28 21 37 150 $232,912
2007/08 282 16 23 30 29 34 150 $349,130
2006/07 203 29 17 7 25 15 110 $531,512
2005/06 187 21 17 27 19 21 82 $237,620
2004/05 339 30 38 38 36 23 174 $276,845
2003/04 292 39 35 38 41 30 109 $678,429
2002/03 401 33 55 42 42 39 190 $589,089
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