Newgate Farm share in the ownership of exciting Snitzel colt Russian Revolution, who retained his unbeaten record when travelling to Melbourne to win the Group III MRC Vain Stakes at Caulfield last Saturday.
Trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, Russian Revolution had won his first two starts at Canterbury and Randwick prompting punters to send him out favourite for his first foray into Victoria.
Russian Revolution led throughout for Mark Zahra and was strong to the line to win the 1100 metre sprint by a long neck.
Stable representative Jackson Beers said the winner has class and courage.
“It was a tough win. He still learning his trade and had to do it out there on his own,” Beers said.
“They looked they had their chance to run him down but couldn’t get him.
“He’s only had three starts but he’s a lovely colt and he’s got plenty of ability.”
A $320,000 Inglis Easter purchase for China Horse Club/ Michael Wallace Bloodstock, Russian Revolution carries the China Horse Club colours and runs for a syndicate that also includes 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.