Third Winner for Russian Revolution

Mark Smith - Saturday December 18

Russian Warrior could not quite get the job done when the ‘Best On Breeding’ at her debut when fourth at Doomben, but she opened her winning account at start two in a thrilling finish to the Amalgamated Group Maiden Plate (1200m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Can't wipe the smile off Allan Chau's face (image Magic Millions)

In a three-horse war, the daughter of Russian Revolution edged out the Not a Single doubt filly Floral Oasis by a half-head with another daughter of Not a Single Doubt,  Affogato Girl a nose back in third.

Russian Warrior was ridden by her trainer Allan Chau, who announced he would be relinquishing his jockey licence to concentrate on training.

Consigned by Sledmere Stud to the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Russian Revolution was purchased by A List Stud for $425,000, the equal highest priced yearling at the sale by her first season sire.

Russian Warrior a $425,000 Magic Millions yearling

(Read more on Russian Warrior here)

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All three placegetters have siblings headed to the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

Sledmere Stud will consign an Exceed And Excel colt out of French Fern to the upcoming Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

The Group II Reisling Slipper Stakes winner French Fern was bought by China Horse Club for $700,000 when consigned by Aston Bloodstock & Partners to the 2017 Inglis Chairman’s Sale.

Russian Warrior credits Newgate Farm’s popular Russian Revolution with his third winner.

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Race Result - Amalgamated Group Mdn Plate 1200m

Gold Coast Track: Good(3) Time: 1:11.67
1
Russian Warrior
- 2f Russian Revolution (AUS) x French Fern (AUS) (Lope De Vega (IRE))
Tnr: Allan Chau Rdr: A Chau 55
2
0.1
Floral Oasis
- 2f Not A Single Doubt (AUS) x Rare Fragrance (AUS) (Show A Heart (AUS))
Tnr: Kacy Fogden Rdr: Travis Wolfgram 55
3
0.2
Affogato Girl
- 2f Not A Single Doubt (AUS) x Espresso Shot (AUS) (Big Brown (USA))
Tnr: Kacy Fogden Rdr: Angela Jones 53
4
0.7
Mishani Monsieur
- 2g Kobayashi (AUS) x Caressable One (AUS) (Jet Spur (AUS))
Tnr: L G Ross Rdr: Jasmine Cornish 54
5
2.5
My Lawless Lady
- 2f Hellbent (AUS) x Calamity (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: Ms G Heinrich Rdr: Alannah Fancourt 55
6
2.7
Mishani Rebound
- 2g Domesday (AUS) x Bounce Down (AUS) (Reward For Effort (AUS))
Tnr: L G Ross Rdr: Anthony Allen 57
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