Russian Virtue
Foaled 2017 · by Toronado out of Russian Rhapsody (Cosmonaut)
Form 2036446/P6P (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 13 Jun 20 – 4 Mar 26, last for David Thompson · current OR 103
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 26 | CatterickRacing To School Claiming Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m7f156y · Good | 1m7f156y | Good | PU/8 | 103 | Joshua Thompson |
| 16 Feb 26 | CarlisleSandy Molloy Memorial Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 6/14 | 105 | Theo Gillard |
| 25 Jan 26 | SedgefieldPaxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m178y · Good To Soft | 2m178y | Good To Soft | PU/7 | 107 | Nathan Moscrop |
| 28 Nov 25 | MusselburghBadachro Hydro Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m7f124y · Good To Soft | 1m7f124y | Good To Soft | 6/9 | 109 | Joshua Thompson |
| 10 Nov 25 | CarlisleChristmas Jumper Day 14th December Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 4/10 | 110 | Joshua Thompson |
| 27 Oct 25 | RedcarMarket Cross Jewellers Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m2f1y · Good To Soft | 1m2f1y | Good To Soft | 4/13 | 55 | Robert Havlin |
| 19 Sep 25 | Newcastle (AW)High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f42y · Standard | 1m2f42y | Standard | 6/8 | 55 | Sean Kirrane |
| 29 Aug 25 | Newcastle (AW)Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 3/9 | 54 | Dylan Hogan |
| 16 Jun 25 | CarlislePricedUp Pushes Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f · Soft | 1m1f | Soft | 11/12 | 56 | Mark Winn |
| 5 Jun 25 | UttoxeterQuinnBet Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m7f168y · Good To Soft | 1m7f168y | Good To Soft | 2/9 | 105 | Joshua Thompson |
| 26 May 25 | RedcarRacing Again Tomorrow On Racing TV Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f1y · Good To Firm | 1m2f1y | Good To Firm | 9/13 | 58 | Rhys Elliott |
| 9 May 25 | NottinghamOddschecker+ With Predictive AI Handicap · Class 6 · 1m75y · Good | 1m75y | Good | 4/8 | 59 | Dylan Hogan |
Toronado as a stallion
In our records: 532 runners, 215 winners (40%), 32 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 45 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2016–2024.
On the track himself: 12 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Qipco Sussex Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1)).
His best
Victor The Winner Group 1 OR 124 · Bois D'Argent Group 1 OR 107 · Tron Bolt Group 1 · Mariamia Group 1 · Masked Crusader Group 1 · Shelby Sixtysix Group 1
The dam: Russian Rhapsody by Cosmonaut
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Approval (GB) 2012 mare · by Authorized | 5 | 0 | – |
| Russian Affair (GB) 2008 colt · by Haafhd | 6 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Russian Spirit (GB) Listed 2006 mare · by Falbrav | 17 | 3 | OR 98 |
| Russian Epic (GB) 2004 gelding · by Diktat | 22 | 3 | OR 112 |
Russian Virtue in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1076 · as a in training | 10,000gnsJeremiah McGrath | Jeremiah McGrath | Shinco Racing Ltd. (D. Menuisier) |
| 2024 Tattersalls JulyLot 651 · as a in training | 5,000gnsStuart Murray | Stuart Murray | Howe Hills Farm (Miss R. Menzies) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 colt by Helmet | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1006 · yearling | 19,000gnsJose Maria Maldonado |
| 2013 gelding by Paco Boy | 2015 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 243 · in training | £800Catherina Vang |
| Russian Spirit2006 mare by Falbrav | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2182 · broodmare | 25,000gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| 2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1314 · yearling | 32,000gnsRoger P Varian |
| 2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 591 · foal | Not sold |
| Russian Affair2008 colt by Haafhd | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1140 · in training | 3,500gnsMario Hofer |
| Russian Spirit2006 mare by Falbrav | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1261 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Russian Epic2004 gelding by Diktat | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1218 · in training | Not sold |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.