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Love Poem (AUS) 2021

Trainer: Stephen Marsh / Cambridge

Training Location: Cambridge

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 76
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Side Winkers

Horse Details

3YO Brown Filly

  • Owner: JML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: L Petagna)
  • Breeder: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Gsa Bloodstock Pty Ltd
  • Sire: SNITZEL (AUS) 2002
  • Dam: MADRIGALS (AUS) 2013
  • Foaling: 7 Nov 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • X1324
1st up
  • 3-1-2
2nd up
  • 2-0-2
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 2-1-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
4-11
16 Nov 24
BARNESWOOD FARM 52ND NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS
1600m
S7
1.39.35
0.26.03
0.50.42
0.37.58
0.24.47
0.12.58
2-8
9 Nov 24
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 52ND NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS
1600m
S5
1.34.32
0.23.63
0.48.23
0.35.52
0.24.13
0.12.50
3-9
26 Oct 24
WINDSOR PARK STUD SOLILOQUY STAKES
1400m
G4
1.23.02
0.24.22
0.47.12
0.35.65
0.23.80
0.12.39
1-13
27 Sep 24
NZB MEGA MAIDEN BONUS SERIES MDN 1200
1200m
S6
1.11.21
0.24.29
0.46.92
0.34.58
0.23.01
0.11.66
2-8
20 Aug 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 8
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-9
20 Apr 24
TAB STAR WAY STAKES
1200m
S5
1.11.40
0.25.08
0.46.32
0.34.54
0.23.19
0.11.98
1-6
2 Apr 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 5
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-9
24 Feb 24
J SWAP CONTRACTORS LTD MATAMATA BREEDERS' STAKES
1200m
G4
1.10.78
0.23.79
0.46.99
0.35.47
0.23.62
0.12.29
2-7
3 Feb 24
PLATINUM HOMES NEW PLYMOUTH TARANAKI 2YO CLASSIC
1200m
H8
1.13.79
0.24.87
0.48.92
0.37.18
0.24.44
0.13.16
2-6
16 Jan 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 1
950m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-8
31 Oct 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 12
900m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
6 Oct 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 7
850m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

4-11 16 Nov 24 1600m Group 1 Group 1BARNESWOOD FARM 52ND NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS View video › $550,000
CANT  Soft7 3YOF SW 5th outr,wdr tn, btld well, 1.39.35, 600m - 0.37.58 Matt Cartwright $27,500
  • 1.38.93, Flat
  • 2.5L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 76
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Captured By Love (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Alabama Lass (AUS), 56.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained for a distance to avoid heels near the 1200m
2-8 9 Nov 24 1600m Group 1 Group 1 AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 52ND NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS View video › $650,000
CANT  Soft5 3YO SW Awk,4th otr,chal tn, there 200,fght, 1.34.32, 600m - 0.35.52 Matt Cartwright $120,250
  • 1.33.86, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $5.50
  • Rtg: 70 (+6)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Savaglee, 57.0
  • 3: Domain Ace, 57.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly
3-9 26 Oct 24 1400m Group 2 Group 2WINDSOR PARK STUD SOLILOQUY STAKES View video › $175,000
AUCK  Good4 3YOF SW 7th outr,wdr tn, solid fin, 1.23.02, 600m - 0.35.65 Matt Cartwright $15,750
  • 1.22.85, Flat
  • 1.4L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $6.90
  • Rtg: 68 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Alabama Lass (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Kitty Flash, 56.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Had to shift outwards early in the final straight to obtain clear running. Inconvenienced just prior to the winning post.
1-13 27 Sep 24 1200m  NZB MEGA MAIDEN BONUS SERIES MDN 1200 View video › $25,000
WAIK  Soft6 MDN f2nd otr,forcd wdr 800,ld tn,too gd, 1.11.21, 600m - 0.34.58 Matt Cartwright $14,375
  • 1.11.21, Flat
  • 3.5L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $1.50
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: We Found Love (AUS), 54.0
  • 3: Osteria, 56.0
  • 3 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Forced wider passing the 800m.
2-8 20 Aug 24 950m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 8 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 3YO Sam Spratt $0
  • 0.54.49, Flat
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Anton, 0.0
  • 3: Honor Mission, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-9 20 Apr 24 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceTAB STAR WAY STAKES View video › $100,000
AUCK  Soft5 2YO SW Trailed,out 350,led,tried hard, 1.11.40, 600m - 0.34.54 Sam Spratt $18,500
  • 1.11.21, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $1.60
  • Rtg: 65 (+3)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Domain Ace, 57.0
  • 3: Chicago Jack (AUS), 57.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay out under pressure in the straight
1-6 2 Apr 24 950m  2YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 5 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic 2YO , 0.54.24 Michael McNab $0
  • 0.54.24, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Tarkenton (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Patch Of Moon, 0.0
  • 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-9 24 Feb 24 1200m Group 2 Group 2J SWAP CONTRACTORS LTD MATAMATA BREEDERS' STAKES View video › $150,000
MATA  Good4 2YOF SW 2nd otr to cnr,urgd,fought on well, 1.10.78, 600m - 0.35.47 Sam Weatherley $13,500
  • 1.10.32, Flat
  • 3.1L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $7.20
  • Rtg: 63 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Captured By Love (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Alabama Lass (AUS), 56.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-7 3 Feb 24 1200m Group 3 Group 3 PLATINUM HOMES NEW PLYMOUTH TARANAKI 2YO CLASSIC View video › $100,000
TARA  Heavy8 2YO SW 4th otr,imp,loomed 250,tried hard, 1.13.79, 600m - 0.37.18 Sam Spratt $18,500
  • 1.13.71, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $7.90
  • Rtg: 45 (+18)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Captured By Love (AUS), 55.0
  • 3: Kay's Ruebe, 55.0
  • 1/2 LEN:5 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-6 16 Jan 24 950m  2YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 1 View video › $0
BOPL  Soft6 2YO Michael McNab $0
  • 0.57.59, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Poetic Champion, 0.0
  • 3: Wyndsong, 0.0
  • LONG NECK:8 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-8 31 Oct 23 900m  2YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 12 View video › $0
WAIK  Soft6 2YO Sam Weatherley $0
  • 0.53.61, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Maracatu, 0.0
  • 2: Bellatrix Star (AUS), 0.0
  • NECK:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-7 6 Oct 23 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 7 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft7 2YO Sam Weatherley $0
  • 0.53.00, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Savaglee, 0.0
  • 3: Force Of Law, 0.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Sam Spratt

  • Age: 40
  • Location: Auckland
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 3
  • Rides since last win: 5

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 2
  • Wins 0
  • Place 2
  • S/R 0.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 216
  • Wins 26
  • Place 38
  • S/R 8.3

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 2859
  • Wins 289
  • Place 538
  • S/R 9.9

On Course (Ellerslie)

  • Starts 1693
  • Wins 149
  • Place 315
  • S/R 11.4

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 00777
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 10892 1118 1061 1009 982 942 5780 $30,587,712
G & L 986 109 76 70 80 65 586 $14,157,285
2024/25 315 50 28 31 25 29 152 $3,086,813
2023/24 666 73 82 75 59 60 317 $3,709,750
2022/23 564 55 46 51 53 51 308 $1,702,075
2021/22 264 20 19 26 25 26 148 $469,277
2020/21 410 26 34 37 27 34 252 $558,776
2019/20 409 30 34 45 38 38 224 $780,520
2018/19 614 59 51 55 64 43 342 $1,397,466
2017/18 496 44 57 29 47 57 262 $1,420,188
2016/17 561 34 35 42 45 57 348 $893,780
2015/16 673 68 69 62 49 68 357 $1,825,788
2014/15 507 44 40 46 52 35 290 $1,029,393
2013/14 406 33 45 36 33 42 217 $939,382
2012/13 584 50 60 65 57 58 294 $1,107,918
2011/12 613 67 55 61 54 44 332 $1,582,388
2010/11 634 78 62 55 59 53 327 $1,819,737
2009/10 696 76 79 67 56 49 369 $1,592,860
2008/09 798 112 95 74 69 62 386 $3,403,278
2007/08 513 75 48 46 51 42 251 $1,678,233
2006/07 303 41 35 32 32 23 140 $730,700
2003/04 95 7 9 7 8 10 54 $58,263
2002/03 343 33 42 33 33 29 173 $443,115
2001/02 399 37 34 33 44 31 220 $319,266
2000/01 29 6 2 1 2 1 17 $38,750

Stephen Marsh

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Horses in Training: 128

With Jockey (Sam Spratt)

  • Starts 216
  • Wins 26
  • Place 38
  • S/R 8.3

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 2538
  • Wins 287
  • Place 509
  • S/R 8.8

On Course (Ellerslie)

  • Starts 875
  • Wins 101
  • Place 177
  • S/R 8.7
Current Premiership Place Flat 3
Starts Since Last Win 3

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 31843
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 10045 1148 1123 1018 990 943 4823 $31,107,137
G & L 1049 87 103 109 98 85 567 $12,858,330
2024/25 361 45 45 33 34 36 168 $2,649,115
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
View Love Poem (AUS) 2021's full breeding profile ›