Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution is surging back into the spotlight this spring, delivering a wave of impressive winners headlined by his latest star performer, Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes victor Libertad. In a performance marked by grit and determination—traits synonymous with his sire—Libertad claimed the prestigious Perth sprint, becoming Russian Revolution’s second Group 1 winner alongside CHC-bred Communist, the Randwick Guineas champion.
The momentum continues at the juvenile level, where exciting 2-year-old prospects are emerging in rapid succession. Seeiaye and Lara Antipova both made winning debuts in recent weeks, with the latter turning heads after a dominant eight-length demolition of her rivals. Both youngsters now appear destined for stakes company as their connections map out ambitious summer and autumn targets.
Another promising talent, Lumbini—an unraced 2-year-old and $450,000 Magic Millions purchase raced by Glentree Thoroughbreds—has also announced herself as one to watch. After splitting the first and third placegetters from the Group 3 Gimcrack in her trial debut, she returned to score decisively in her second trial last week. An imminent race debut for the powerful Waterhouse/Bott stable now awaits.
Further adding depth to Russian Revolution’s growing résumé, CHC-bred Hawker Hall and Gorbachev have each recently recorded their fourth career victories, reinforcing the sire’s reputation for producing tough, progressive runners. Both geldings now look poised to tackle more ambitious assignments as the autumn carnivals approach.