Derby Dreaming for Crown of Russia

Tara Madgwick - Sunday September 7

Danny O’Brien already has one promising winner by his former G1 star Russian Camelot (IRE) in the stable in Censori and on Sunday at Bendigo he unleashed another.

Crown of Russia salutes at Bendigo at his second start - image Brett Holburt / Racing Photos

Handsome grey colt Crown of Russia was stepping up to 1600m at his second start following a debut fifth at Seymour last month and with Craig Williams to ride he produced a solid staying effort on the heavy ground to win.

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He beat the race favourite by nearly a length and will take good benefit from the experience.

After the race Williams was quick to praise Crown of Russia for his beautiful action and believes the further the better for the lightly raced colt who will be aiming towards the Group I VRC Victoria Derby in November.

A $50,000 Inglis Premier purchase for his trainer from the Widden Stud draft, Crown of Russia is the third winner from five foals to race from Triple Tiara, an unraced half-sister to Group II winner Basra, who was a winner up to 2000m.

Russian Camelot (IRE), click for more info and a Hypo mating.

Crown of Russia is the third first crop winner for Russian Camelot, who was an eye-catcher at the Widden Stud Victoria stallion parade this year and stands at a fee of $16,500.

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Race Result - DeAraugo & Lea Electrical Mdn Plate 1600m

Bendigo Track: Heavy(9) Time: 1:40.88
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Crown Of Russia
- 3c Russian Camelot (IRE) x Triple Tiara (AUS) (Beautiful Crown (USA))
Tnr: D T O'Brien Rdr: Craig Williams 57
Inglis August (Late) Online Sale $25,000
Seller: Goodwood Farm (as agent)
Buyer: Little River Bloodstock
Inglis Premier Yearling Sale $50,000
Seller: Widden Stud, Riddells Creek
Buyer: Danny O'Brien Racing
2
0.8
Autumn Mystery
- 3g The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Stop Making Sense (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: Rory Hunter Rdr: Patrick Moloney 57
Inglis Premier Yearling Sale $15,000
Seller: Gilgai Farm, Nagambie
Buyer: N Thompson
3
2
Jawsome Rob
- 5g Grunt (NZ) x Cajou (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Annalise Maragos Rdr: E J Walsh 59.5
Inglis September (Early) Online Sale $6,000
Seller: Owners
Buyer: Thompson
Inglis December Online Sale $5,500
Seller: Yulong Investments
Buyer: JSJM
4
4
Akari Spirit
- 3c Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Yosei (AUS) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Tnr: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes Rdr: L Currie 57
5
4.1
Divine Clementine
- 4m Churchill (IRE) x So Divine (NZ) (High Chaparral (IRE))
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman Rdr: John Allen 57.5
6
4.6
Two Stroke Baby
- 3f Grunt (NZ) x Monchacha (AUS) (Churchill Downs (AUS))
Tnr: Jarrod Robinson Rdr: Ms C Puls 55
7
5.6
Move The Torana
- 4m Lean Mean Machine (AUS) x Eloquent Ruby (AUS) (Turffontein (AUS))
Tnr: L Smith Rdr: H Coffey 57.5
8
6
Kazungula
- 5g Fiorente (IRE) x Meru (AUS) (Duke Of Marmalade (IRE))
Tnr: Jarrod Robinson Rdr: R Mc Leod 59.5
9
10
Mighty Mac
- 4g Exceedance (AUS) x Rhiannon (NZ) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
Tnr: Toby Lake Rdr: Campbell Rawiller 59.5
10
19
Burning Sensation
- 4g Too Darn Hot (GB) x Coutances (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: Saab Hasan Rdr: C Quilty 59.5
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