Revolina, a promising three-year-old filly, has demonstrated exceptional fighting qualities, mirroring the resilience shown at her birth, to achieve success on the racing circuit.

Under the guidance of trainers Richard and Will Freedman, the filly maintained her flawless record, securing her second victory from as many starts with a dominant speed display in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Her triumph in a black-type race during only her second career appearance is a significant feat, particularly given the critical challenges she faced as a foal, being born with breathing difficulties that necessitated human intervention for survival.

“(Owner) Ricky (Surace) has told me a number of times she actually came out as a dummy foal and she was touch and go to even survive,” Will Freedman explained. “To get her back through that stage, come here at her second start… don’t get me wrong, the pattern helped us, but she had the tactical speed to take advantage of the inside gate.”

Bred and owned by Surace’s B2B Thoroughbreds, which holds a valuable slot in the $3 million Sunlight (1100m) race at the Gold Coast in January, Revolina is shaping up to be the horse they’ve been seeking for the prestigious event.

Surace has expressed a strong desire to have one of his own horses compete in the feature race, and Revolina is progressing well towards that goal.

“The main goal has always been to get to the Sunlight at the Magic Millions, so we’ll devise a plan from there,” Freedman said. “There may be another run in the spring, but she’s almost earned her way to having a break. B2B have their own slot, so they’ve been crying out to find a horse they can run in it. She’s doing really well.”

Starting at odds of $11, Revolina controlled the tempo from the front and was never seriously threatened, finishing 1-1/2 lengths clear of Punxsutawney Phil ($7). Our Emperor ($8.50) claimed third position, a short neck behind the runner-up.

Jockey Tommy Berry suggested that the three-year-old has considerable upside and would perform even better when ridden with a sit.

“I don’t think that is the way to ride her, leading, but we were handed the lead today,” Berry commented. “She still wanted to overdo things a little bit. I loved her tenacity late.”

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