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Lot: 186  Littlebirdie (AUS)

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Buyer: D Wigg - $15,000

Particulars

Name:Littlebirdie (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Shamus Award (AUS)
Dam:Cotillard (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
DOB:31 October 2020
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Previous Embargo
GST: Yes 100%
Location:Cranbourne Training Complex, Grant Street CRANBOURNE VIC
 
 
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Description

Littlebirdie is a 4yo Shamus Award mare with a career record of 11: 1-1-3 and a current VIC rating of 57.

She is straight forward to lead, handle and ride in trackwork with no obvious vices.

Littlebirdie can be considered unlucky to have not won a further race or two during her career to date and appears to profile well for future racing away from the highly competitive Victorian landscape.

Placed to her best advantage in the future in a slightly weaker jurisdiction she possesses the ability to win more races.

Littlebirdie is a Grade 3 upon scope and structurally sound at present.

Independent vetting inspections are welcomed and encouraged - with current records remaining the property of Busuttin Racing.

All of Littlebirdie's relevant race form and replays are accessible via Racing.com

Location

Cranbourne Training Complex, Grant Street CRANBOURNE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

LITTLEBIRDIE (AUS)
Bay mare       Foaled 2020 
 

SHAMUS AWARD SnitzelRedoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)
Snippets' LassSnippets
Sunset ExpressSuccess Express (USA)Hold Your Peace
Finito FlingLuskin Star
COTILLARD
    2011
Flying SpurDanehill (USA)Danzig
Rolls (USA)Mr. Prospector
Chateau d'Yquem (NZ)PinsSnippets
Miss DistinctionBletchencore

SHAMUS AWARD (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 2 wins at 1600m, 2040m, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Sire of 474 rnrs, 304 wnrs, 28 SW, inc. Incentivise (MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1), El Patroness, Duais, Mr Quickie, Quintessa, Media Award, Brutality, Soul Patch, Etana, Sovereign Award, Roll on High, Swats That, Prince Prawn - Bundle Award (H.K.), Distrustful Award, Kiss Sum, Willaidow, Mimi's Award, Ethical Solution, True Detective, Shamino, Irish Songs, etc.

 

1st dam

COTILLARD, by Flying Spur. Unraced. Half-sister to PHEARSON. Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:-

 Cotel (f by Charge Forward) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$192,100, MRC Take it to the Neds Level 2YO H., 2d VRC Ken Cox H., 3d MRC Senet Gambling Law Experts H., VRC GH Mumm H.

 Littlebirdie (f by Shamus Award) Winner. See below.

 

2nd dam

CHATEAU D'YQUEM (NZ), by Pins. 2 wins at 1400m, A$75,713, MRC Toltrice H., Indian Summer H., 2d MVRC Moreton Hire H. Three-quarter-sister to KATIE LEE, half-sister to GEE I JANE, MISS JESSIE JAY (dam of BANCHEE),  Miss Krisdel (dam of QIJI EXPRESS - HAPPY QIJI (H.K.)),  Miss Katella (dam of SAN BERNARDINO). Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

PHEARSON (g Exosphere) 6 wins to 1500m, A$682,075, to 2023-24, ATC Festival S., Gr.3, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Hitech Plumbing H., 2d Goulburn Cup, ATC Racing and Sports H., Bowermans H., 3d ATC Show County H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC TAB Karaka Millions H., 4th ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3.

 Da Optimist. 2 wins at 950m, 1400m in 2023-24, Taranaki RC Energy City Ford H.

 Sauternes. Winner at 1200m, 3d MRC Swettenham Stud Sprint 2YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

Cerons (g Street Boss) Placed at 2 & 3 to 2024-25, 2d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.

 

3rd dam

MISS DISTINCTION, by Bletchencore. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Half-sister to  Mia Malagra (dam of HAMPTON'S CHOICE). Dam of 14 named foals, 13 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

GEE I JANE (f Jahafil) Champion sprinter/miler in NZ in 2005-06. 6 wins at 1200m, NZ$272,500, A$564,550, BTC Cup, Gr.1, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Avondale JC Concorde H., Gr.2, MVRC Children's Charity Sprint H., ARC Winstone Gypsum H., 2d ARC Railway H., Gr.1-3 times, QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.2, ARC King's P., Gr.3, 3d Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1, ARC King's P., Gr.3, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, Hawkes Bay Waste Management NZ H., 4th SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.1. Producer.

MISS JESSIE JAY (f Spectacularphantom) 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$153,425, Egmont RC Fayette Park S., Gr.3, CJC Warstep S., L, Levin S.H., L, Manawatu RC CB Norwood 3YO H., Ashhurst Pohangina Cup, 2d Egmont RC Fayette Park S., Gr.3, 3d WRC Thompson H., Gr.3, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, Manawatu Breeders' S., L. 2009-10 NZ Broodmare of the Year. Dam of 4 winners-

KATIE LEE (f Pins) Champion 3YO in NZ in 2009-10. 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, NZ$1,106,675, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Traderacks S., Gr.3, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., L, Esker Lodge 2YO H., 2d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, Counties Challenge S., L, 3d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, Whangarei RC Spring P. Dam of 2 winners-

 Legramor. 2 wins at 1200m, Waikato RC Shaun Cosgrave-Harcourts H. Dam of-

PUBLIC ATTENTION (c Written Tycoon) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$100,000, A$470,375, to 2024-25, ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, MRC Chairman's Club 2YO H., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, 3d ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2, 4th ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2.

BANCHEE (f Oratorio) Champion 2YO in NZ in 2009-10. 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, NZ$433,225, A$10,000, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, ARC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance 3YO Mile, Cambridge Stud Yearling Draft 3YO H., 2d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Eclipse S., Gr.3, 3d ARC Karaka Million, RL, Hallmark Stud H., 4th Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2. Producer.

Eclair Fantastic (g Spectatorial) 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$94,240, HK$138,000, M$771,500 in Aust. and Macau, MRC Harrolds Fashion P., SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., Super Saturday May H., 2d Macau Spring Trophy, L.

 Miss Krisdel. 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m, 2d WRC Gibson Sheat Lawyers H., 3d ARC Stella Artois H., Manawatu RC NRM H., Te Aroha JC Dunstan Horse Feeds H. Dam of 5 winners-

QIJI EXPRESS - HAPPY QIJI (H.K.) (g Shamexpress) Equal Third NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, NZ$97,500, A$17,000, HK$172,500, ARC Mufhasa S., L, 2d Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Wanganui JC Castletown S., L, 4th Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, Waikato RC Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre S., L.

Spectacular Vision (f Mastercraftsman) 2 wins at 2000m, 2400m, A$109,650, MRC Thebigscreencompany.com H., 2d Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, 3d MRC Schweppes H., Polytrack H. Producer.

 Miss Katella. Winner at 1100m in NZ. Dam of 6 winners-

SAN BERNARDINO (g Gold Mine) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, NZ$218,375, CJC Stewards' S., Gr.3, Welcome S., L, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., L, 2d Matamata RC Slipper S., L, 3d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3.

 

Race Record:

Winner at 1400m in 2024-25, 3d MRC Evergreen Turf H.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

LITTLEBIRDIE (AUS) 2020 Bay filly
by Shamus Award - Cotillard, by Flying Spur

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
31--1A$3,600
411122A$53,610
Totals:12123A$57,210
28/Mar/20243rd of 9
(2.8)
Pakenham RC Bunyip Equipment Maiden P., A$40,000, 1400m, time 1:27.07. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Zombie Missile was 1st and Nakoa 2nd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: L Currie.A$3,600
03/Dec/20243rd of 5
(0.9)
Bendigo JC Bendigo Kitchen Centre Maiden P., A$27,000, 1300m, time 1:20.90. Track heavy(10). Carried 57.50kg. Lochlorian was 1st and Feeling Dusty 2nd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: D Moor.A$2,160
28/Dec/20241st of 10
(0.8)
Southside Racing Hygain Tracktorque Maiden P., A$50,800, 1400m, time 1:24.86. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Nic's Choice was 2nd and Smart Avenue 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: D Moor.A$30,400
08/Jan/20253rd of 7
(2)
MRC Evergreen Turf H., A$55,000, 1500m, time 1:31.12. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Flying Ace was 1st and Cameron Falls 2nd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: D Moor.A$4,950
24/Jan/202511th of 11
(14.9)
MVRC Simpson Construction H., A$60,000, 2040m, time 2:08.89. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Fagin was 1st and Active Duty 2nd and Lygon Street Luigi 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: D Moor.
10/Feb/202512th of 12
(11)
MRC Ive H., A$55,000, 1800m, time 1:49.51. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Shanwah was 1st and Saveadateforme 2nd and Burlington Gate 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: D Moor.
27/Feb/20255th of 10
(1.5)
Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Organ Coaches H., A$27,000, 1454m, time 1:27.95. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Sunset Beauty was 1st and Paint Me Red 2nd and Snappy Pierro 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: A Kheir, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, B D Nettlefold & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon). Jockey: D Moor.A$810
30/Mar/20252nd of 11
(1.5)
Sale TC Ladbrokes H., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:26.94. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Midnight Glow was 1st and Sunday Georgie 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin). Jockey: Beau Mertens.A$6,300
11/Apr/20255th of 5
(6.3)
Southside Racing Good Friday Dual Codes H., A$40,000, 1600m, time 1:38.36. Track good(3). Carried 55.50kg. Detroit City was 1st and Futatsu 2nd and Oceans Above 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin). Jockey: Beau Mertens.A$1,200
16/May/20254th of 9
(1.5)
Southside Racing Paint Place H., A$39,200, 1300m, time 1:17.66. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Trial by Press was 1st and Grouse Mountain 2nd and Savvyrocker 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin). Jockey: Jett Stanley.A$2,000
29/May/20255th of 12
(3.1)
Southside Racing All Stars H., A$40,000, 1400m, time 1:26.75. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Cinque Ponte was 1st and Angel of the Sea 2nd and Thunder Hawk 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin). Jockey: Jett Stanley.A$1,200
07/Jun/20252nd of 12
(0.5)
Swan Hill JC Footts Demolition Group H., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:38.28. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Shal Exceed was 1st and Ancho 3rd. Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young. Owner: Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin). Jockey: Ms L J Meech.A$4,590
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.