Litera

2 for 1- Group 1 related mare and Weanling

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Particulars
Name:
Litera
Category:
Sire:
Grandera (IRE) 1998
Dam:
Light Me Up (AUS) 1988
Colour:
Bay
Sex:
Mare
DOB:
6 September 2005
COB:
Australia
Location:
Warwick 4370 QLD, Australia
Studbook:
Yes

Broodmare's breeding status:

In foal:No
Selling with a foal at foot:Yes
Covering sire: Hidden Dragon (AUS) 1999
DOB of foal at foot: 4 November 2014
Sex of foal at foot: Filly
Current with Australian Studbook:Yes
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Description

Beautiful mare who won over 1500m, she is closely related to the Group 1 4th URBAN GROOVE who retired early due to injury.
She has a Hidden Dragon foal at foot, which are being sold as a a package.


Litera missed to The Factor this breeding season but would benefit from an early cover in September.


LITERA is half sister to 4 Stakes winner/placed horses including:
Light Sweeper, Stakes winner & group 3 placed, $208,700
Gold Moment, Stakes & group 3 placed including the Group 3 Blue Diamond Preview.
Final Forecast- Stakes placed, $175,023, 6 wins.
Junebug, 2nd in the Listed Gimcrack Stakes. $173,450.


The filly Foal by Hidden Dragon gives the buyer the opportunity to pin hook her at a upcoming weanling or yearling sale.


The foal is bred on the Danzig/Twig Moss cross which has produced the Group 1 Myer Classic winner BONARIA.
The cross has also produced the Group 2 winners Curved Ball, El Cambio & Keep The Passion. Fillies have a 60.8% winners/runners strike rate on this cross.


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Pedigree

Pedigree

 

 

LITERA
Bay mare       Foaled 2005 
 

GRANDERA (IRE) Grand Lodge (USA)Chief's CrownDanzig
La PapagenaHabitat
BordigheraAlyshebaAlydar
Blue TipTip Moss
LIGHT ME UP
    1988
Twig Moss (Fr)LuthierKlairon
Top TwigHigh Perch (GB)
Heat of the MomentBlazing SaddlesTodman
L'Affaire NightKnightly Manner (USA)

GRANDERA (IRE) (1998). 6 wins-1 at 2, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1. Sire of 348 rnrs, 213 wnrs, inc. SP Kanetoshi Kosho, Age of Heroes, Darrange, Just Marika, The Sixties and of Nishino Steady, The Third Baseman, Delzera, Grand Oscar, Loukoumi, Grand Condor, Grand Cooler, Only One Annie, Queenera, Grand Ginger, Grandstand, Miss Debra, etc. Sire of the dams of Let's Go Lakers, Torsion Beam, Mikado Weatheria, Shigeru Kenkayama, etc.

 

1st dam

LIGHT ME UP, by Twig Moss (Fr). 2 wins at 1200, 1250m, AJC Monte Carlo H., STC Lugarno H., 3d AJC Veiled Threat H., SAJC KPMG Peat Marwick H., STC Castle H. Half-sister to  Morton (dam of URBAN GROOVE). Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

LIGHT SWEEPER (f by End Sweep (USA)). 3 wins at 1100, 1400m, $208,700, VRC Desirable H., L, Labour Day H., 2d VRC Moet & Chandon P., 3d VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr 3, Long Tan H.

Gold Moment (f by Marauding (NZ)). Winner at 1430m, 2d VRC Shamrock Travel H., L, 3d VATC Blue Diamond Preview, Gr 3, STC Petersham H., VATC Western Bulldogs FC H.

Final Forecast (c by Tierce). 6 wins 1400 to 1640m, $175,023, BTC 4BH 882 Zoe's Place H., STC Cliffords Construction H., AAMI Golden Slipper Calcutta H., 2d QTC Brisbane H., L, AJC At Sea Quality H., STC Salinger Cup, 3d AJC Ansett Australia H., 4th Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L.

Junebug (f by Shovhog). 4 wins 1000 to 1500m, $173,450, AJC Burwana H., Dunfermline H., Young Members H., STC Well Being H., 2d AJC Gimcrack S., L, STC Bacardi Breezer Welter H., AJC Henry Kendall H., 3d AJC Liverpool Leader Welter H. Dam of-

 Nautile. 3 wins 1200 to 1400m to 2014-15 in Aust.

 Pixel (f by Eagle Eyed (USA)). 2 wins at 1100, 1200m, STC LSW Group Churchill Grinding H., Furniture Warehouse H., 2d AJC Tudor Hill H., 3d STC Harris Farm H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Retune. 6 wins 1415 to 2100m to 2013-14, BRC Oztronics H., 3d BRC Hidden Dragon at Lyndhurst H.

 Megapixel. 5 wins 1200 to 3900m, $210,276, MRC Australian S/chase, Bendigo JC Mosstrooper S/chase, 2d Warrnambool RC Brierly S/chase, 3d Oakbank RC Von Doussa S/chase.

 Magic Dot. 4 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1400m in Aust.

 The Conjurer. 2 wins at 1600m in 2014-15 in Aust.

 Cryptic Molly. Winner at 950m in Aust.

 Natural Light (c by Naturalism (NZ)). 2 wins at 1600m in Aust.

 Litera (f by Grandera (Ire)). Winner. See below.

 Zandero (f by Danzero). Winner at 1280m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Business Chick. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1008m, MVRC Interest Me Savings Account 2YO H., 3d MVRC Baroq House H.

 Sambora. 9 wins 1300 to 1900m, $138,749, to 2014-15 in Aust.

 Up and Running (g by Danzero). Placed in Aust.

 Above Celsius (f by Favorite Trick (USA)). Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Above Stratum. 5 wins at 1200, 1600m, Taranaki RC Agraforum H., 3d Manawatu RC Lets Go to Beer Barrel H., Taranaki RC Tiger Prawn 3YO H.

 Sultry Gal. Winner at 1400m, 3d BRC XXXX Gold H.

 Cool Trick. Winner at 1200m in 2013-14 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

HEAT OF THE MOMENT, by Blazing Saddles. Top filly on The 1985-86 Australasian 3YO Classification. 6 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 2000m, $309,340, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr 1, 1600m-in track record time, STC George Ryder S., Gr 1, VRC Wakeful S., Gr 2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr 3, AJC George Bass H., STC Ladies Day S., 2d VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr 1, AJC Apollo S., Gr 2, Silver Shadow S., Gr 3, 3d AJC Doncaster H., Gr 1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr 2, 4th STC Tea Rose S., Gr 2. Sister to Blazing Fonteyne. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

 Morton. 2 wins at 1100m, STC Ranvet H., 2d AJC Windsor H., STC Westmead 125th Anniversary H., 3d AJC Arncliffe H., STC Vodka Cruiser H., Noble One H. Dam of 3 winners-

URBAN GROOVE (f Charge Forward) 2 wins at 1200m, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, 4th ATC Flight S., Gr 1.

 Light Me Up. 2 wins. See above.

 Sweet Emotion. Started once. Dam of 8 winners-

 Emotional Moment. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

WASTED EMOTIONS (g Desert Prince (Ire)) 11 wins 1000 to 1300m, $479,650, AJC Hall Mark S., L, Macau Jockey Club Trophy H., STC Luskin Star Welter H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr 3, AJC Hall Mark S., L, BRC Ascot H., L, 3d City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L, Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L.

 

Race Record: Winner at 1516m in Aust.

 

Produce Record: Dam of 2 foals.

2013 (f by Drumbeats).

2014 (f by Hidden Dragon).

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Served by The Factor. Date of last service, 28.11.2014.

Form

Full Race Record for

LITERA (AUS) 2005 Bay filly
by Grandera - Light Me Up, by Twig Moss

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
32--1A$1,300
49-12A$6,250
59--2A$2,000
691-2A$9,000
Totals:29117A$18,550
05/Jul/20097th of 14Ballarat TC Ballarat BMW Maiden P., A$16,800, 1200m, time 1:18.05. Track heavy. Carried 55.00kg. Rubinacci was 1st and Lord Edmund 2nd and Hit'n'miss 3rd.A$250
21/Jul/20093rd of 9Kilmore TC Tabcorp Maiden P., A$18,050, 1200m, time 1:13.19. Track slow. Carried 55.00kg. Winning Look was 1st and Playa 2nd.A$1,050
11/Aug/20098th of 9Kilmore TC Melrose Airport Parking Maiden P., A$11,750, 1457m, time 1:35.80. Track heavy. Carried 56.00kg. Moorea was 1st and Mighty Assunta 2nd and Tiger Rag 3rd.A$250
24/Aug/20093rd of 10Echuca RC CIH Sales & Services Maiden P., A$13,750, 1600m, time 1:39.75. Track dead. Carried 56.00kg. Extreme Force was 1st and Heritage Star 2nd.A$1,050
06/Sep/20094th of 9Cranbourne TC Edward Bull Funeral Services Maiden P., A$16,750, 1400m, time 1:28.25. Track dead. Carried 56.00kg. Diamond Island was 1st and El Salvino 2nd and Supereminent 3rd.A$675
24/Jan/20102nd of 9Yarra Valley RC Luxbet Maiden P., A$18,750, 1200m, time 1:12.16. Track good. Carried 56.00kg. Niseko was 1st and General Sullivan 3rd.A$2,100
12/Feb/20103rd of 10Pakenham RC Cardinia Club Maiden P., A$13,000, 1300m, time 1:21.30. Track heavy. Carried 56.00kg. Sylcarn was 1st and Twosidedstory 2nd.A$1,150
02/Mar/20104th of 6Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC 3AW Maiden P., A$11,000, 1450m, time 1:29.44. Track dead. Carried 56.00kg. Absolute Joy was 1st and Prince Toff 2nd and Diamondsarelucky 3rd.A$525
11/Mar/20106th of 10Bendigo JC JM Leech Jewellers Maiden P., A$17,000, 1600m, time 1:40.36. Track dead. Carried 57.00kg. Crozzle was 1st and Letsgetrhythm 2nd and Twizzle 3rd.A$250
16/Mar/20109th of 12Terang RC GJM Engineering Maiden P., A$12,000, 1600m, time 1:37.85. Track dead. Carried 56.00kg. Rundle was 1st and Razon de Jeu 2nd and It's Just Lago 3rd.A$250
23/Jul/201011th of 14
(8.7)
Ballina JC Ramada Hotel & Suites Maiden H., A$9,000, 1260m, time 1:22.49. Track heavy. Carried 51.00kg (allowance -4.00kg). Midnight Honey was 1st and It's Not Me 2nd and Shagsine 3rd. Trainer: P J Quinnell. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney.
15/Aug/20107th of 14
(7.7)
Casino RC New England Estate Wines Maiden H., A$9,000, 1400m, time 1:25.90. Track good. Carried 51.00kg (allowance -4.00kg). Surgin' On was 1st and Tycoon Sun 2nd and Tuscany Lad 3rd. Trainer: P J Quinnell. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney.
24/Aug/201012th of 13
(9.3)
Lismore TC Fundamental Foods Maiden P., A$9,000, 1516m, time 1:34.96. Track dead. Carried 56.00kg. Morrison was 1st and Femmelefeu 2nd and Stormy Sunday 3rd. Trainer: P J Quinnell. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney.
31/Aug/201010th of 14
(4.9)
Clarence River JC Winning Edge Presentations Maiden P., A$11,500, 1608m, time 1:38.50. Track good. Carried 52.00kg (allowance -4.00kg). Here to Dance was 1st and Oahu Gem 2nd and Give Me Some 3rd and Dancetiger 3rd. Trainer: P J Quinnell. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney.
28/Jan/20113rd of 14
(1.2)
Lismore TC Gem Array Jewellers Maiden H., A$10,000, 1000m, time 0:59.56. Track good. Carried 52.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Piccolo Royal was 1st and Valaneece 2nd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney. Jockey: Ms G Coleman.A$1,000
21/Feb/20113rd of 12
(2.1)
Tweed River JC Taste of Tweed Maiden P., A$10,000, 1000m, time 1:00.44. Track dead. Carried 54.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Miss Minardi was 1st and Hidden Woman 2nd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney. Jockey: Ms G Coleman.A$1,000
19/Mar/20115th of 12
(0.6)
Ballina JC Paradise FM Maiden P., A$10,000, 1305m, time 1:20.82. Track slow. Carried 53.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Caitlin Smile was 1st and Big Max 2nd and Bold and Away 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney. Jockey: Ms G Coleman.
26/Mar/20116th of 12
(15.1)
Casino RC RSM Club Maiden P., A$3,500, 1400m, time 1:26.09. Track good. Carried 53.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Mister Quinn was 1st and Intenzo 2nd and Jaligan 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney. Jockey: Ms G Coleman.
16/Apr/20117th of 12
(4.5)
Ballina JC Gem Array Jewellers Maiden P., A$5,000, 1260m, time 1:20.04. Track slow. Carried 53.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Za Im's Princess was 1st and Frisco Rain 2nd and Lorrie's Gift 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney. Jockey: Ms G Coleman.
25/Apr/20114th of 6
(14.3)
Tweed River JC Milne Bay Maiden P., A$3,500, 1530m, time 1:42.10. Track heavy. Carried 54.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Reds Allround was 1st and Flying Bijou 2nd and Miss California 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs C M Coleman, Mrs J Keep & Mrs T A Maloney. Jockey: Ms P Schmidt.
29/Oct/20113rd of 12
(0.2)
Ballina JC Commercial Hotel Maiden P., A$10,000, 1010m, time 1:01.06. Track slow. Carried 54.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Zip Zip Girl was 1st and Nediym Thunder 2nd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: Anthony Allen.A$1,000
15/Nov/20113rd of 14
(2.2)
Ballina JC Slipway Hotel Super Saturday Maiden H., A$10,000, 1250m, time 1:17.05. Track good. Carried 55.50kg. Hayil's Way was 1st and Freerocker 2nd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: D Peisley.A$1,000
27/Nov/20114th of 10
(1.2)
Clarence River JC XXXX Gold Maiden P., A$10,000, 1400m, time 1:26.63. Track heavy. Carried 56.00kg. Telena was 1st and Moss Garden 2nd and Freerocker 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: G A Lynch.A$500
04/Dec/20111st of 14
(1.0)
Lismore TC Malmac Electrical Maiden H., A$10,000, 1516m, time 1:32.35. Track good. Carried 51.50kg (allowance -4.00kg). Ellerston Star was 2nd and University 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: Ms K Stanley.A$6,500
26/Dec/20116th of 14
(5.3)
Ballina JC ZZZ FM Secret Sound H., A$5,000, 1405m, time 1:26.60. Track good. Carried 54.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Flouncing was 1st and Stand Ready 2nd and Mr Gallagher 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: P Keane.
10/Jan/20127th of 14
(2.1)
Ballina JC Tooheys Extra Dry H., A$10,000, 1610m, time 1:40.30. Track good. Carried 54.00kg. Chinsky was 1st and Silver Mountain 2nd and Deebee Cooper 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: G A Lynch.
04/Feb/20128th of 10
(4.8)
GCTC Stephen Jones H., A$10,000, 1200m, time 1:11.11. Track dead. Carried 55.00kg. Little Miss Ombra was 1st and Mia 2nd and Moroccan Dancer 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: D Green.
17/Feb/20128th of 10
(4.1)
Ipswich TC Recruitment Queensland H., A$10,000, 1666m, time 1:42.96. Track good. Carried 55.00kg. Cobalt Blue was 1st and I'm a Single Lady 2nd and Waiting Room 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: D Green.
28/Feb/20127th of 12
(8.2)
Coff's Harbour RC Cabcharge H., A$10,000, 1900m, time 1:59.55. Track dead. Carried 51.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Saucier was 1st and The Big Red Vee 2nd and Bindifield 3rd. Trainer: T W McCarthy. Owner: Mrs L J McCarthy & Mrs J Keep. Jockey: Ms K Stanley.