The Storyteller (2020) Horse
About
The Storyteller is a 5yo bay gelding (male) from trained by John Leek Jnr, who is based at Pakenham. He is sired by the stallion Roc De Cambes out of the dam Animate. The Storyteller has managed to win 4 races in his career so far. On 29th May 2025 at Pakenham, The Storyteller scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $40000.00 3yo+ Benchmark 64 Handicap.
Raced At
Pakenham
• Cranbourne
• Sale
• Sandown Hillside
• Werribee
• Ararat
• Moonee Valley
• Bendigo
• Ellerslie
• Te Aroha
• Tauranga
• Te Rapa
• Matamata
• Taupo
• Pukekohe Park
• Arawa ParkRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pakenham 13-Dec-25 2500m SOFT 5 R2 BM78 $2,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:36.260, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.520 1st Shockletz ( L Cartwright 60.5 , Cd 62.5 ) 2nd Leonchroi ( L Bates 54 , Cd 56 ) 2.00L 3rd Jealous ( R Houston 54 , Cd 56 ) 5.25L 6th The Storyteller ( L Neindorf 55 ) 7.85L See full results | L Neindorf 55kg 7.85L | 6 (10) |
| Cranbourne 05-Dec-25 2580m GOOD 4 R5 BM66 $1,200 (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:45.530, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.770 1st Eagle Angel ( D Bates 60.5 ) 2nd Karburan ( R K Houston 61.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 0.25L 3rd My Roca Fella ( J Mott 59 ) 0.71L 6th The Storyteller ( L Neindorf 61 ) 1.46L See full results | L Neindorf 61kg 1.46L | 6 (12) |
| Cranbourne 22-Nov-25 2025m GOOD 4 R6 BM84 $11,700 (of $130,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:06.310, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.980 1st Regal Lion ( J Mott 57 ) 2nd Darknconfidential ( J Holder 57.5 ) 0.50L 3rd The Storyteller ( L Neindorf 53 ) 0.90L See full results | L Neindorf 53kg 0.90L | 3 (9) |
| Sale 31-Jul-25 2238m SOFT 7 R5 2YO+ BM 64 Hcp $3,150 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:26.580, SP: 2.70 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.600 1st Nothingelsematters ( B Mertens 57 ) 2nd Perfetto ( E P Brown 58.5 ) 0.20L 3rd The Storyteller ( D Stackhouse 62 ) 1.70L See full results | D Stackhouse 62kg 1.70L | 3 (11) |
| Sandown Hillside 16-Jul-25 2400m SOFT 5 R7 3YO+ BM 74 Hcp $1,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:31.610, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.960 1st Jaykayann ( N Farley 57 ) 2nd Bluestone ( L K Cartwright 59 , Cd 56 ) 0.35L 3rd Fisherman's Beach ( T Prebble 54 , Cd 52 ) 1.10L 5th The Storyteller ( D Stackhouse 57 ) 5.05L See full results | D Stackhouse 57kg 5.05L | 5 (14) |
| Sale 06-Jul-25 2200m HEAVY 8 R5 2YO+ BM 64 Hcp $19,250 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:22.630, SP: 3.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.520 1st The Storyteller ( D Stackhouse 60 ) 2nd Tishman ( T Stockdale 60.5 ) 0.35L 3rd Clinched ( P M Moloney 58 ) 3.60L See full results | D Stackhouse 60 | 1 (6) |
| Sale 12-Jun-25 2226m SOFT 7 R5 3YO+ BM 64 Hcp $3,150 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:23.200, SP: 2.45 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.760 1st Tishman ( T Stockdale 58.5 ) 2nd Clinched ( P M Moloney 56 ) 2.25L 3rd The Storyteller ( B Allen 60 ) 2.55L See full results | B Allen 60 2.55L | 3 (11) |
| Pakenham 29-May-25 2500m SOFT 5 R3 3YO+ BM 64 Hcp $22,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:39.680, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.160 1st The Storyteller ( B Allen 58 ) 2nd Lunar Powered ( J Mott 59 ) 1.75L 3rd Hollandia ( B Mertens 61.5 ) 4.50L See full results | B Allen 58kg | 1 (12) |
| Werribee 16-May-25 2761m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ BM 58 Hcp $14,850 (of $27,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:58.650, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.540 1st The Storyteller ( W Gordon 69 ) 2nd Landgrave ( D M Parker 69 ) 1.50L 3rd Jekyll'n'hyde ( T Ryan 68 ) 5.50L See full results | W Gordon 69kg | 1 (10) |
| bet365 Terang 17-Apr-25 2800m SOFT 7 R2 0-116 HDL-TRL, Winning Time: 03:34.150 1st So Brave ( W Gordon ) 2nd Cool King ( D M Parker ) 0.50L 3rd The Storyteller ( L Remondet ) 4.50L | L Remondet 4.50L | 3 (8) |
| Ararat 27-Mar-25 2206m GOOD 3 R8 BM 58 Hcp $1,215 (of $27,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:17.720, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.470 1st Dandruff ( D Yendall 61 ) 2nd Suffolk Star ( R J Hurdle 59.5 ) 4.75L 3rd Initial Moment ( L Meech 58.5 ) 5.00L 4th The Storyteller ( F Kersley 59.5 ) 6.00L See full results | F Kersley 59.5kg 6.00L | 4 (12) |
| Ararat 04-Mar-25 2200m GOOD 3 R5 BM 58 Hcp $2,160 (of $27,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:16.880, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.200 1st Stardom Awaayts ( D Yendall 61 ) 2nd Amizetta ( J Allen 59 ) 0.20L 3rd The Storyteller ( J Kennedy 59.5 ) 6.20L See full results | J Kennedy 59.5kg 6.20L | 3 (8) |
| Moonee Valley 24-Jan-25 3000m GOOD 4 R3 BM 70 Hcp $1,200 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 03:10.520, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.740 1st Highland Blaze ( T Madden 56 ) 2nd Galilaeus ( J Mott 59 ) 7.00L 3rd Bitcoin ( E P Brown 57.5 ) 10.25L 6th The Storyteller ( D Keane 55 , Cd 53 ) 12.52L See full results | D Keane 55kg, Cd 53kg 12.52L | 6 (11) |
| Werribee 10-Jan-25 2778m GOOD 4 R7 3YO+ BM 58 Hcp $2,160 (of $27,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:58.060, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.960 1st Tavabeel ( J Allen 57.5 ) 2nd Galloping Guru ( W Gordon 63.5 ) 0.06L 3rd The Storyteller ( C Murtagh 60 ) 3.06L See full results | C Murtagh 60 3.06L | 3 (9) |
| Bendigo 15-Dec-24 2400m GOOD 4 R2 BM 58 Hcp $1,750 (of $35,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:31.560, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.590 1st Alpine Rocket ( H T Coffey 61 ) 2nd Dartboard ( J D Hill 61 ) 0.50L 3rd Wealdstone ( S R Osborne 60.5 ) 0.56L 4th The Storyteller ( J Mott 60 ) 1.31L See full results | J Mott 60 1.31L | 4 (11) |
| Ellerslie 30-Nov-24 2100m SOFT 5 R9 BM 65 Hcp $765 (of $55,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:17.850, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 1200m 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Up the Anti ( R Elliot 60 ) 2nd Market Square ( G Rooke 59 ) 0.80L 3rd Ramblin' Rose ( S C Spratt 56.5 ) 1.30L 10th The Storyteller ( C Grylls 57.5 ) 7.70L See full results | C Grylls 57.5kg 7.70L | 10 (13) |
| Te Aroha 12-Nov-24 2200m SOFT 5 R5 Restricted 60 Hcp $343 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:16.640, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 7th 1st Because ( M J Mcnab 60 ) 2nd Camacho ( S R Weatherley 55.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Barrel ( K A Myers 55 ) 2.10L 5th The Storyteller ( M Cartwright 60 ) 2.40L See full results | M Cartwright 60 2.40L | 5 (10) |
| Tauranga 02-Nov-24 2100m SOFT 5 R7 BM 65 Hcp $1,855 (of $40,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:09.030, SP: 15.90 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 11th, 400m 9th 1st Charlbury ( A Lawson-carrol 56 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Si Exquis ( K A Myers 57.5 ) 0.90L 3rd Northern Raider ( B Jacobson 57.5 ) 1.00L 4th The Storyteller ( J Riddell 57.5 ) 1.30L See full results | J Riddell 57.5kg 1.30L | 4 (14) |
| Te Rapa 12-Oct-24 1600m SOFT 6 R6 BM 65 Hcp (of $65,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:37.690, SP: 51.10 In-running: Settled 11th, 1200m 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Arjay's Flight ( N Hailey 57.3 ) 2nd Cyber Patch ( S C Spratt 59 ) 0.10L 3rd Phats ( H Grace 60 ) 0.60L 11th The Storyteller ( D Mansour 58.5 ) 7.20L See full results | D Mansour 58.5kg 7.20L | 11 (13) |
| Ellerslie 21-Sep-24 1500m SOFT 5 R8 BM 65 Hcp (of $55,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:31.890, SP: 27.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th 1st Arabian Songbird ( M Hashizume 56.5 ) 2nd He's Classic ( T Moodley 57 , Cd 55 ) 3.00L 3rd Tommy Perfect ( V A Colgan 57.5 ) 4.50L 11th The Storyteller ( T Newman 58.5 ) 7.00L See full results | T Newman 58.5kg 7.00L | 11 (14) |
| Ellerslie 10-Apr-24 2100m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $8,829 (of $17,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:11.390, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 4th 1st The Storyteller ( O Bosson 58 ) 2nd Sunset Boulevard ( R Elliot 58 ) 0.20L 3rd Arkadus ( L H Satherley 58.5 ) 1.80L See full results | O Bosson 58kg | 1 (12) |
| Matamata 27-Mar-24 2000m HEAVY 9 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $2,087 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:08.850, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd 1st Ma Baker ( P J Matthews 64 ) 2nd Kawhia ( S C Phelan 68.5 ) 1.80L 3rd The Storyteller ( A Roustoby 65.5 ) 1.90L See full results | A Roustoby 65.5kg 1.90L | 3 (8) |
| Taupo 08-Mar-24 2000m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $3,088 (of $18,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:06.770, SP: 8.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st On the Radar ( M J Mcnab 58.5 ) 2nd The Storyteller ( C Grylls 58 ) 0.10L 3rd Holy Orange ( P Graberg 56.5 ) 1.40L See full results | C Grylls 58kg 0.10L | 2 (9) |
| Pukekohe Park 21-Feb-24 2100m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $580 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:10.280, SP: 17.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th 1st First Innings ( O P Bosson 58 ) 2nd Pure Delight ( L H Satherley 56.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Suavetta ( W Kennedy 56 ) 1.80L 5th The Storyteller ( C Grylls 58 ) 2.10L See full results | C Grylls 58kg 2.10L | 5 (14) |
| Tauranga 11-Feb-24 2100m SOFT 5 R5 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $348 (of $25,000) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 02:11.630, SP: 8.90 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Aftermath ( J Doyle 58.5 ) 2nd Xrated ( M Hashizume 56.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Saxs 'n' Silks ( S C Spratt 56 ) 0.60L 10th The Storyteller ( W Kennedy 58 ) 3.80L See full results | W Kennedy 58kg 3.80L | 10 (14) |
| Te Rapa 31-Jan-24 2100m GOOD 3 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $348 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:11.070, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 9th 1st Notabadspillane ( C R Barnes 57 ) 2nd First Innings ( J Doyle 57 ) 0.35L 3rd On the Radar ( M J Mcnab 58.5 ) 0.55L 6th The Storyteller ( B Jacobson 57 ) 5.30L See full results | B Jacobson 57kg 5.30L | 6 (14) |
| Matamata 10-Jan-24 2000m GOOD 3 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $1,159 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:04.480, SP: 5.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th 1st Centenario ( M J Mcnab 57 ) 2nd Beau Ondago ( T Moodley 54.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Piper's Son ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 1.90L 4th The Storyteller ( W Kennedy 57 ) 3.70L See full results | W Kennedy 57kg 3.70L | 4 (9) |
| Arawa Park 10-Dec-23 1950m SOFT 6 R1 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $2,095 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:01.540, SP: 21.30 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th 1st War of Succession ( O P Bosson 57 ) 2nd Little Miss Wonder ( S C Spratt 56.5 ) 4.50L 3rd The Storyteller ( J Doyle 57 ) 6.80L See full results | J Doyle 57kg 6.80L | 3 (12) |
| Tauranga 18-Nov-23 1600m HEAVY 9 R2 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $349 (of $25,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:41.890, SP: 44.70 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 12th, 400m 12th 1st Tianzi ( V A Colgan 56.5 ) 2nd Sentry ( J K B Riddell 58.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Ferino ( A C Goindasamy 56.5 ) 2.20L 8th The Storyteller ( A Lawson-carrol 57 , Cd 54 ) 7.40L See full results | A Lawson-carrol 57kg, Cd 54kg 7.40L | 8 (14) |
| Tauranga 04-Nov-23 1400m HEAVY 8 R3 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $349 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.060, SP: 38.20 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th 1st Grande Gallo ( S C Spratt 55 ) 2nd Triple Vision ( M J Mcnab 57 ) 1.30L 3rd Runninwiththedevil ( J Kamaruddin 57 ) 3.10L 7th The Storyteller ( T Moodley 57 , Cd 54.5 ) 11.20L See full results | T Moodley 57kg, Cd 54.5kg 11.20L | 7 (10) |
| Arawa Park 05-Jul-23 1230m HEAVY 10 R3 Mdn Set Weight (of $14,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:21.890, SP: 37.10 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Itza Charmdeel ( W Kennedy 57.5 ) 2nd Antrim Coast ( C J Grylls 57.5 ) 3.80L 3rd Charmer ( K Asano 55.5 ) 4.60L 11th The Storyteller ( C Barnes 57.5 ) 37.50L See full results | C Barnes 57.5kg 37.50L | 11 (11) |
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