Russia (horse)

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Russia was a notable Australian thoroughbred racehorse. He was a chestnut son of Excitement from the mare Lady March.

A hardy competitor he competed for seven seasons over distances from 5 furlongs (1000m) to 2 ΒΌ miles, starting 89 times for 22 wins.

His biggest win was the 1946 VRC Melbourne Cup which he won by 5 lengths in a time of 3 minutes 21.25 seconds that equalled the then race record set by Wotan ten years earlier.

He won a further 10 races following his Melbourne Cup win before his owners sold him to American interests.

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