Two smart Russian Revolution debutants fought out the finish of the Fantasy Cocktails Maiden Plate (1112m) on a bleak day at Sale on Tuesday, but unfortunately for punters, it was the $71 chance Don’t Russia, turning over the favourite Supervise.
Ridden by Sheridan Clarke for Craig Blackshaw, Don’t Russia took advantage of an inside barrier to take the sit behind Supervise, who flew the barriers.
As Supervise drifted out to the centre of the track, Don’t Russia came through on the inside to defeat the favourite by a length
The winner and runner-up were bought for $100,000 at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale.
Consigned by Segenhoe Thoroughbreds, Don’t Russia was purchased by Blackshaw Racing / A Lafontaine/ P Macvean.
“We’ve always liked her, and I told anyone that would listen to have a couple of bucks on her,” Blackshaw said.
Don’t Russia is the first foal of the Dissident mare Kahlo, who won races at Coonamble and Dubbo for Clint Lundholm.
Covered by Stay Inside last spring, Kahlo is from Spurs and Sashes, a half-sister to Group II MRC Angus Armanasco Stakes winner Sabatini and Group III SAJC The Jansz winner Vivi Veloce.