Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) has by far had the biggest impact of any 2-year-old race on Triple Crown Syndications, though the business itself wasn’t founded until more than a decade later. . But that could change on March 19 when Miss Revolution became the fifth representative for the ownership group in the $5 million feature.
The 1995 race is best remembered for the Flying Spur race under the direction of replacement driver Glen Boss, who secured race morning mounts from the suspended Jimmy Cassidy. Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) runner-up, like Miss Revolution, Flying Spur overcame to beat the Octagon with a long head in a classic version that also included minors like Our Maizcay, Strategic and Ravarda.
However, it is Millrich in third place who will become a life-changer for Triple Crown owners more than two decades after her last pony, Redzel, becoming the first — and second — winner of Everest. His two wins in the race for the richest turf in the world under Kerrin McEvoy took his earnings in excess of $16 million and brought Triple Crown directors Chris and Michael Ward into the ranks. largest in the distribution business.
The Triple Crown’s red and white colors are now deeply etched in Australian racing folklore for the first time being worn in the Golden Sandals 16 years later when the next group 1 winner Hot Snitzel finished 12th ahead of Sepoy in 2011. One year later, Cavalry Rose will finish late. – ranked eighth in Pierro’s Slipper, while Charlie Boy and Dothraki finished eighth and 16th respectively in 2013.
Although they haven’t had a Golden Sandals runner-up since then, in 2022 they head to Rosehill with their biggest chance of being Miss Revolution trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, ridden by McEvoy.
“The experience of owning a Golden Slipper is always great,” says Ward. “We have the fortunate opportunity to share those experiences with the various ownership groups and to see the unbridled joy and excitement they get from competing in timeless races. like The Golden Sandal, it’s hard to explain. These are experiences that can’t be repeated anywhere else and have played a part in helping to provide these life experiences for everyone, I’m very pleased. .”
Miss Revolution won only one of her four starts, winning the Neds Blue Diamond Prelude (G2) championship for track and field at Caulfield in February. However, her form has been solid with three runner-ups: when she debuted the next Furphy Sweet Embrace Stakes (G2) heroine On firein Widden Stakes (G3) behind John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes (G3) Queen Of The Ball and when production was supposed to race at the Neds Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) behind Daumier in her last start.
Unlike Daumier, the Blue Diamond athlete, Jacquinot and SebonackMiss Revolution has benefited from two races in Sydney.
“It’s always been a big challenge for the Melbourne horses to come to Sydney and go our way,” he said. “They need to stand up and adapt immediately, which some will and some won’t. Miss Revolution has been based in Sydney and has done all of her work the Sydney foreign way. except for her two lead run south, she won’t have any drama on that front.
“The only question mark as she watched Blue Diamond was the fact that this would be her fifth run in her first prep. It was a pretty complete prep but she didn’t. showing signs of getting over it and Peter, Paul and Kerrin couldn’t be happier with her job so we’re expecting her to do well.”
Sydney’s massive wetness has rattled this year’s Golden Slipper picture, with every lead since the Silver Slipper Stakes (G2) a month ago running on rain-affected routes – something Miss Revolution was avoided.
“That’s definitely a plus,” he said. “You never know how much damage these recent heavy rails will do to a horse, especially 2-year-olds. That’s one aspect we don’t have to worry about. .
“Maybe Blue Diamond is the race in form but it’s hard to know this year. It’s an open race and most of the overtakings go pretty well. trail leads or events. Prepare nicely and it will be a difficult request for those who bet with absolute confidence.”
One potential negative is a wide draw, with Chris’ brother Mike pulling out door 17 for Miss Revolution in Tuesday’s hurdle draw. However, given the possibility of soft sugar, that might not be as difficult as it looks on paper.
“I called Mike when he drew barrier 17!” Ward laughed. “But she should jump from barrier 14 and Mike was quick to point out that there have been six previous winners from hurdle 14. We’ll need a bit of luck the first time around when it comes to spotting but yes some of the other good horses out there are a bit wider, so hopefully Kerrin can find the right rear that will put her in the race I wouldn’t be surprised to see her on the side It’s late out and let’s pray for her to grow wings and get there in time.
“Kerrin is all-class. He is a very reliable and consistent rider who gives every horse a chance to reach their full potential. His composure has been noted. in the big races that’s why we wanted him in. We’ve obviously had a lot of success with Kerrin in the past with Redzel and many others, so we know that Hoa post-Revolution was in safe hands on Saturday.”
Russian Revolution at Newgate Farm
From the first Newgate Farm’s Russian revolutionMiss Revolution is the second pony to race against the New Zealand mare Purcentage (Onemorenomore), which itself falls outside the 1st ranked Spurcent group — matching Triple Crown, the daughter of Flying Spur.
Offered by Sledmere Stud at last year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Anniversary Sale, Ward says they were mesmerized as soon as they saw her and were delighted to secure her for AU$195,000 ( 151,692 US dollars).
“We first tested her on the farm at Sledmere Stud before the sale,” he recalls. “As soon as she stepped out of the cage, I told Mike ‘she’s a rip-off’ and fortunately he agreed. She immediately attracted attention with her fit and healthy appearance. We know Sledmere raises their horses very well and she’s been an obvious target from that point on.”
The Russian Revolution will join the rare company that has three Golden Sandal runners from his first run, making him the third horse since the turn of the century to achieve that feat. He joins his Newgate Farm barn mate Capitalistwho had three runner-ups from his first run last year, as well as Fusaichi Pegasus in 2003.
Ward believes that the Russian Revolution will continue to be popular for many years to come.
“I love them,” he enthused. “We obviously watched his career very closely as he ran for the Newgate team and the China Horse Club under the Snowdens and know what his talent is. his stock.
“He certainly started his career in brilliant form and it doesn’t make any sense to have three runners-up in the Golden Sandals with the first season of a stallion, so Newgate has a horse. other very smart on their list with a big career ahead of him.”
