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Lot: 148  Russian Sniper (AUS)

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Buyer: Michael Williams - $17,000

Particulars

Name:Russian Sniper (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Snippetson (AUS)
Dam:Russian Playmate (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:15 September 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Previous Embargo
GST: Yes 90%
Location:41 Swallow Hill Ct KARNUP WA
 
 
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Description

Ever reliable and consistent 5 year old gelding that has race 28 times for 9 wins and 9 placings with over $235,000 in prize money.

He is as tough and sound as they come, worked his way through the grades last campaign over a 12 month period.

He has just returned to work after 2 month spelling so the new stables can have plenty of fun with him this campaign with a fresh canvas.

Owners moving him on to make way for their younger stock

Location

41 Swallow Hill Ct KARNUP WA

Pedigree

 

 

RUSSIAN SNIPER (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

SNIPPETSON SnippetsLunchtime (GB)Silly Season
Easy DateGrand Chaudiere (Can)
Snowdrift (Fr)Polish PrecedentDanzig
SnowtopThatching
RUSSIAN PLAYMATE
    2002
Dr Johnson (USA)WoodmanMr. Prospector
Russian BalletNijinsky
Rippling EchoAlquoz (USA)Caerleon
Smashing Millie (Ire)Mill Reef

SNIPPETSON (AUS) (Bay 2001-Stud 2006). 4 wins to 1400m, STC Eskimo Prince H., L. Sire of 836 rnrs, 541 wnrs, 15 SW, inc. My Poppette (Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2), Fast Clip, Snippets Land, Vergara, Tinsnip, That's the One, Gemma's Son, Rebelson, Nobby Snip - Fun Tapestry (H.K.), Sniparoochy, Mystic Master, Lady Sniper, Kenjorwood, Miss Upstart, Mister Milton, SP Forever Dreaming, Kerman Rock, Bangs, Fuerza, Snipzu, Kentucky Blue, etc.

 

1st dam

RUSSIAN PLAYMATE, by Dr Johnson (USA). 6 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$267,540, WATC Starstruck Classic, L, La Trice Classic, L, E-Vent Roof Ventilators H., Sky Filou H., 2d WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L, Matchmaker Classic, L, Tapdog H., Perthracing.com.au H., Celebrity Princess H., Trish Daly 20 Years H., Nanna Tale H., 3d WATC Kentiara Classic, Jeff Mouritz Gas & Air H., Key Business H., Heron Bridge H., Mandurah Coastal Times H., Zabaset H., Master Park H., Elegant Shell H., 4th WATC RJ Peters S., Gr.3, Starstruck Classic, L, La Trice Classic, L. Half-sister to Canardly Miss. Dam of 7 foals, all winners-

COME PLAY WITH ME (g by Blackfriars) 13 wins from 1300m to 2400m, A$1,295,315, ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, WATC Aquanita S., L, Belmont Classic, L, Swan River Vase, Cavalier H., Peninsula Dining Room H., Mrs Mac's H., Seacorp H., Mumm Champagne H., 2d ATC Premier's Cup, Gr.3, Bunbury TC Bull & Bush Tavern Cup, L, WATC Western Australia Cup, Eurythmic S. H., 3d Pinjarra Cup, L, WATC Diggers Cup H., Snow McKeown H.

 Russian Sniper (g by Snippetson) 9 wins. See below.

 Soviet Spy (c by Blackfriars) 6 wins from 1500m to 2200m, A$232,692, Esperance Cup, WATC Tabtouch H., Pinjarra Cup Raceday H., 2d WATC Amelia Park H.

 Blackwater Bay (g by Blackfriars) 6 wins from 1600m to 2100m, A$246,461, WATC Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H., Schweppes H., Anzac Day P., 2d WATC Mrs Mac's H., Peninsula Dining Room H., Western Racepix P., 3d WATC City of Belmont Trophy H., Westspeed Platinum H., Byron Bay Premium Lager H., Morley Growers Market H.

 Fast as the Wind (f by Blackfriars) 4 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$90,860, WATC National Apprentice Challenge H., D'Orsogna Italian H., 2d WATC Mumm Champagne H., 3d WATC D'Orsogna H., Little Creatures H., Morley Growers Market H., Schweppes P. Dam of-

 Weather Queen. Winner at 1200m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 Cheyne Bay (g by Playing God) 2 wins at 1400m, 2050m in 2024-25, WATC Mrs Mac's H.

 Black Russian (g by Blackfriars) 2 wins at 1650m, WATC Membership H., Peninsula Dining Room P., 3d WATC Walter Harmer 70th Birthday H.

 

2nd dam

RIPPLING ECHO, by Alquoz (USA). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, WATC Hygiene H., Western Pago H., Greenwood H., Sahara H., 2d WATC Budget Mini Lease H., Perth Heat H., Fireglow H. Half-sister to  Smashed All Night (dam of DEE I CEE),  Tina (dam of DANIEL, MR MALEK). Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

RUSSIAN PLAYMATE (f Dr Johnson) 6 wins. See above.

Canardly Miss (f Verglas) 7 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$161,275, WATC Ozbet.com.au H., Perth Glory V Sydney FC H., Debbie Kelly Birthday H., 2d WATC Perth Legacy H., 3d WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L, Sky Racing Provincial Championship Final H., Titan Ford H., 4th WATC York S., L.

 

3rd dam

SMASHING MILLIE (IRE), by Mill Reef. Winner at 1¼m, Sandown Golf Club S. Half-sister to BROKEN HEARTED. Dam of 10 named foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Rippling Echo. 7 wins. See above.

 Smashed All Night. Raced twice. Dam of 5 winners-

DEE I CEE (g Istidaad) 3 wins from 1900m to 2050m, NZ$77,750, A$217,175, ATC Premier's Cup, L, 2d Newcastle Gold Cup, Gr.3, ATC Australia Day Cup, L, All Too Hard H., 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, 4th ATC Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, Gosford Gold Cup, L.

Designated Driver (f Danroad) 4 wins at 1200m, 1350m, NZ$117,055, ARC Lindauer H., Wanganui JC Chronicle H., 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Levin S., L, Wanganui JC Challenge S., L, 3d BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L. Producer.

 Tina. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

MR MALEK (g Swiss Ace) 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$978,168, Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, Kranji Sprint, L, 2d Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L, 3d Singapore TC Kranji Mile, Gr.3, Kranji Mile, L, Lion City Cup, L, Raffles Cup, L.

DANIEL (g Guillotine) 8 wins from 1100m to 1700m, S$809,241, Singapore TC Paititi Gold Trophy, L, Colonial Chief S., L, SG50 Trophy, 2d Singapore TC Jumbo Jet Trophy, L, More Magic 3YO Championship, L, Singapore Guineas, L, 3d Singapore TC EW Barker Trophy, L.

 

Race Record:

9 wins to 1200m, A$226,972, to 2024-25, WATC Accolade Wines H., Tabtouch H.-twice, Westspeed Platinum Winter Series Heat 2 H., 2d WATC Tabtouch H., 3d WATC Spirit of Racing Awards H., Tabtouch H., Westspeed Platinum H.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

RUSSIAN SNIPER (AUS) 2019 Bay gelding
by Snippetson - Russian Playmate, by Dr Johnson

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
341-1A$23,698
420635A$134,634
542--A$68,640
Totals:28936A$226,972
21/Mar/20223rd of 6--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 400m. The Fav was 1st and Supersession 2nd.
11/Jul/20223rd of 8--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 400m. Magnificent Carat was 1st and Rising Moon 2nd.
25/Jul/20223rd of 9--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Saintorio was 1st and Spaghetti 2nd.
11/Aug/20225th of 9
(2.5)
Northam RC Kentucky Equine Research Maiden P., A$22,500, 1100m, time 1:05.75. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Azena was 1st and Nunes 2nd and Shooting Kontiki 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$652
25/Aug/20223rd of 9
(2.1)
Northam RC Debortoli Wines Maiden P., A$22,500, 1300m, time 1:18.51. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Beach West was 1st and Hooah Havana 2nd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$1,980
23/Jan/20232nd of 7--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Pompey was 1st and Kings Flirt 3rd.
04/Feb/20231st of 9
(0.8)
Geraldton TC Leaning Tree Maiden P., A$18,500, 1100m, time 1:06.51. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Bold Prophet was 2nd and Lead Guitar 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Jade Mc Naught.A$20,208
23/Feb/20234th of 12
(2.6)
Geraldton TC Great Western Insurance Brokers H., A$22,000, 1200m, time 1:12.96. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Pop the Moet was 1st and Luckee Floran 2nd and Let Them All Talk 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Brayden Gaerth.A$858
20/Mar/20236th of 8--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Recalled was 1st and Dustypark 2nd and Black Spirit 3rd.
24/Jul/20233rd of 8--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Elementary Holmes was 1st and Pompey 2nd.
07/Aug/20231st of 7--trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 930m. Magnificent Andy was 2nd and Conquered Zone 3rd.
26/Aug/20235th of 9
(2.3)
WATC Winecow H., A$60,000, 1000m, time 0:59.02. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Little Strawberry was 1st and Cut the Talk 2nd and Valency 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$1,740
20/Sep/202310th of 14
(5.7)
WATC Schweppes H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:12.91. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Fast Flicker was 1st and She's Imminent 2nd and Hide the Oreos 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$540
01/Oct/20233rd of 8
(3.6)
Northam RC Avon Valley Stockfeed and Landscaping Supplies H., A$30,000, 1100m, time 1:04.92. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Catch the Red Eye was 1st and Smokey Mountain 2nd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$2,640
15/Oct/20236th of 12
(2.5)
Geraldton TC Shannon Dillon H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:05.87. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Ouqburra was 1st and Luckee Floran 2nd and Just Got Paid 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Michael Poy.A$432
27/Oct/20231st of 12
(1.3)
Geraldton Lodge No3 H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:06.67. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Peppi Grove was 2nd and Luckee Floran 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$13,152
07/Nov/20231st of 11
(1.0)
Geraldton TC Courtney Keeffe Elders Real Estate H., A$24,000, 1200m, time 1:13.65. Track good(3). Carried 52.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Startthefriar was 2nd and Significant Hero 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone & D Mows. Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter.A$13,152
07/Dec/20238th of 10
(6.1)
Albany RC Black & White Concreting H., A$24,000, 1240m, time 1:15.07. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Millivoy was 1st and Lucky Landing 2nd and Zac Luvs to Fly 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter.A$432
27/Dec/20238th of 12
(2.8)
Geraldton TC Hillside Chaff H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:05.96. Track good(3). Carried 54.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Oristano was 1st and Under Influence 2nd and Requisition 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter.A$432
11/Jan/20244th of 7
(1.6)
Pinjarra Cup 24 March Book Now H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:58.29. Track good(4). Carried 52.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). The Lady is a Vamp was 1st and Bisector 2nd and Prince Amongst Men 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter.A$1,170
28/Jan/20241st of 7
(0.3)
Mount Barker My Barker United H., A$24,000, 1000m, time 1:00.24. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Requisition was 2nd and Romero 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$13,152
18/Feb/20242nd of 8
(2.6)
Albany RC Glenn Simpson Memorial H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:05.35. Track good(4). Carried 52.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Oxbridge was 1st and Morgs Freeman 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter.A$4,464
16/Mar/20241st of 7
(0.3)
Albany RC Community Cup March P., A$24,000, 1000m, time 1:00.74. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Dynamite Bay was 2nd and Sosipatra 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Cassey Martinan.A$13,152
30/Mar/20243rd of 8
(2.7)
WATC Westspeed Platinum H., A$40,000, 1000m, time 0:58.04. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Enchanting Sound was 1st and Norich 2nd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$3,520
11/Apr/20242nd of 7
(0.5)
Albany RC Iron Jack H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:07.15. Track soft(5). Carried 52.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Storm Commander was 1st and Morgs Freeman 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter.A$4,464
09/May/20243rd of 6
(0.7)
Albany RC Races WA H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:07.45. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Noteworthy was 1st and Morgs Freeman 2nd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr.A$2,112
25/May/20242nd of 9
(0.3)
WATC Tabtouch H., A$48,105, 1000m, time 0:58.80. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Crippalenko was 1st and Lucky's Way 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$7,440
08/Jun/20241st of 7
(0.2)
WATC Westspeed Platinum Winter Series Heat 2 H., A$40,000, 1200m, time 1:13.22. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Famous Jurney was 2nd and Ruling Dame 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$21,920
22/Jun/20243rd of 14
(1.1)
WATC Spirit of Racing Awards H., A$58,800, 1400m, time 1:25.45. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Californication was 1st and Doctor Jay 2nd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$5,280
06/Jul/20243rd of 8
(0.5)
WATC Tabtouch H., A$47,385, 1200m, time 1:12.29. Track soft(5). Carried 60.00kg. The Great Hoya was 1st and Capricorn Man 2nd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$3,520
27/Jul/20241st of 8
(2.1)
WATC Tabtouch H., A$40,000, 1000m, time 1:00.16. Track soft(7). Carried 60.00kg. Ultimate Command was 2nd and Make Your Point 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$21,920
10/Aug/20241st of 12
(0.6)
WATC Tabtouch H., A$40,000, 1200m, time 1:13.15. Track soft(6). Carried 61.50kg. Invincible Ruby was 2nd and Hostile Talk 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$21,920
24/Aug/20241st of 9
(0.9)
WATC Accolade Wines H., A$80,000, 1200m, time 1:16.32. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Sonoftheboss was 2nd and Honey Dew 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$43,840
28/Sep/20247th of 11
(3.9)
WATC Drummond Golf H., A$78,400, 1200m, time 1:11.98. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Rope Them In was 1st and Toropa 2nd and Sunny Honey 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: Lucy Warwick.A$1,440
26/Oct/20249th of 10
(5.5)
WATC Project Building Supplies H., A$80,000, 1200m, time 1:09.90. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Almighty Class was 1st and Toropa 2nd and All the King's Men 3rd. Trainer: A G Durrant. Owner: A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland. Jockey: W Pike.A$1,440
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.