Prepared by Peter and Paul Snowden, Russian Revolution (images Steve Hart) was narrowly beaten on debut at Canterbury on June 8, but was awarded the victory in the stewards room at the expense of Foxwedge youngster Diamonds Are.
The talented duo were five lengths in front of their rivals with many good
judges tipping both as bright prospects going forward, an opinion franked in no
uncertain manner on Saturday by Russian Revolution ,
who scored in class record time.He looked a class above when coasting home to win the 1200 metre open juvenile event by two lengths in a dominant display.
"He's a lovely horse that has always shown ability, so it was good to see him bring that to the races and win with authority," said Peter Snowden.
"He's coming right at the right time and I think the way he's improving he can measure up to the better horses."
A $320,000 Inglis Easter purchase from the Vinery Stud draft for China Horse Club/ Michael Wallace Bloodstock, Russian Revolution runs for a syndicate that includes China Horse Club and Newgate Farm.
He is the fourth winner from four foals to race from Ballet D'Amour (USA), a Stravinsky half-sister to stakes-winner Taletobetold from the family of Fanfreluche that has also produced champion sires Encosta de Lago and Flying Spur.
Now in the ownership of the Bateman family and residing at Newgate Farm, Ballet D'Amour was covered last spring by Group I VRC Australian Guineas winner Wandjina, so will produce a three-quarter sibling to Russian Revolution this year.
