Lassified shows class to provide trainer’s family with black-type win

Lassified led throughout in the Wellesley Stakes at Trentham on Saturday. Photo / Peter Rubery

Talented filly Lassified showed her rivals a clean pair of heels as she dominated proceedings to take out the first stakes race at Trentham on Saturday, the Listed JR & N Berkett Wellesley Stakes.

Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman hasn’t been afraid of travelling the daughter of Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) winner Stay Inside, having taken her to Tauherenikau to win on debut before tackling the Group 2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m) at Saturday’s venue, where she performed with credit in running fourth to unbeaten filly Lara Antipova.

Rider Bruno Queiroz took the reins on this occasion and bounced her away nicely from the starting gates to take up the pace-making duties inside of debutant Sweetest Thing.

Cuddled up around the home bend, Lassified found a good kick to shoot away from her rivals at the 300m and despite eventual runner-up Sweetest Thing trying her heart out, the Cambridge filly was too slick, winning by half a length.

Stable representative Joe Walker was thrilled with the victory and the professional attitude the filly displays in all her activities.

“She is so professional, tough and has a great attitude,” Walker said.

“It’s a massive thrill for everyone involved, including OTI and our ladies syndicate, and with a couple of owners on-course today it is very special.

“She has had a couple of big trips to Tauherenikau and twice here. We thought she was very game last time where it didn’t work out for her, but she was as tough as.

“The key was getting her down to the fence today and leading, where she was always going to take some catching.”

Walker said the filly, who is not Karaka Millions eligible, would be set for some of the 2-year-old Group races coming up later in the summer.

“There is a question as to where we go next, but she is so professional and that will put her in good stead as we look towards some of those bigger races,” he said.

“It was a case of getting her here in one piece and getting the result, which now opens up a lot of options for her.”

Purchased out of the 2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for A$110,000 by Forsman and Andrew Williams Bloodstock, Lassified is raced by the FR Lassified Syndicate and long-time stable clients OTI Management Pty.

She is out of the stakes-winning Nicconi mare Exclusive Lass and comes from an extended family that includes Arletty, Xtravagant and He’s Remarkable.

– LOVERACING.NZ News Desk