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Russian Revolution Filly Brilliant on Debut

Mark Smith - Thursday August 17

The barrier trial star Bonita Queen was at short odds to make a winning debut in a 1000m 3yo maiden at Hawkesbury on Thursday, but when pushed to find the front, the race set up nicely for the fast-finishing closer, Hampton Queen.

Impressive debut (image Hawkesbury Race Club/Bradley Photos)

Impressive debut (image Hawkesbury Race Club/Bradley Photos)

Ridden by Chad Scofield for Peter and Paul Snowden, the powerfully made Russian Revolution debutant came from second last to overpower the I Am Invincible filly Bonita Queen by a neck with a long-head back to the Harry Angel (IRE) colt Midnight Harry who motored home for third.

“She has been taken along quietly. We have a bit of time for her, and she needed some time to develop,” Paul Snowden said.

“This race is a lot shorter than what she needs in time. She has been a  bit aggressive, hence the reason we started off at the shorter trip.

“Chad had her comfortable, idling nicely off a  good tempo. The favourite may have been softened up a tad, but this filly was always going to be strong through the line. When she was in striking position turning for home, you knew she would have a good kick.

“As long as she learns to settle, she would have no trouble with seven furlongs. In the meantime, small steps, and we can progress to something further later.”

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A $360,000 purchase for China Horse Club from the Sledmere Stud draft at the 2022 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Hampton Queen is a half-sister to four winners led by the Group II ATC Sweet Embrace Stakes winners Always Allison (More Than Ready) and Group II-placed Kyria (Encosta de Lago).

Hampton Queen a $360,000 Inglis Premier yearling

Hampton Queen a $360,000 Inglis Premier yearling

Bred by China Horse Club Racing, Hampton Queen is a daughter of the winning Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) mare Rhema, a half-sister to Victoria Derby winner Benicio, Group II  MVRC Moonee Valley Oaks winner Romneya, and Group III  ATC Show County Quality winner Roheryn.

Rhema’s Group III winning a Group 1-placed dam Mannington is a half-sister to Group 1 Coolmore Classic winner Bolinger and Group II winner Sheraton out of Golden Slipper winner Bint Marscay.

Rhema died last October, shortly after foaling a sister to Hampton Queen. 

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Race Result - Country Music Raceday 2 Sept Mdn Hcp 1000m

Hawkesbury Track: Soft(7) Time: 0:57.46
1
Hampton Queen
- 3f Russian Revolution (AUS) x Rhema (AUS) (Fusaichi Pegasus (USA))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: C Schofield 57
2
0.3
Bonita Queen
- 3f I Am Invincible (AUS) x Quilista (AUS) (Scandal Keeper (USA))
Tnr: Bjorn Baker Rdr: Rachel King 57
3
0.5
Midnight Harry
- 3c Harry Angel (IRE) x Fervent Delight (AUS) (Ferocity (AUS))
Tnr: David Payne Rdr: Tyler Schiller 59
4
2.5
Dear Prudence
- 3f Proisir (AUS) x Sebrings Drama (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: Joseph Pride Rdr: J Ford 57
5
2.6
Roman Miss
- 3f Capitalist (AUS) x Miss Fiesole (AUS) (Snitzel (AUS))
Tnr: G Portelli Rdr: A Hyeronimus 57
6
2.7
Crypto King
- 3g Capitalist (AUS) x Silent Cash (AUS) (Secret Savings (USA))
Tnr: Michael Freedman Rdr: R Hutchings 59
7
5.4
Shunt
- 3c Headwater (AUS) x Deodara (AUS) (Zoffany (IRE))
Tnr: John Thompson Rdr: K S Latham 59
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