Newgate Farm’s Golden Slipper winning sire Stay Inside posted his second stakes-winner on Saturday when speedy filly Lassified led all the way to win the Listed JR & N Berkett Wellesley Stakes (1100m) at Trentham in New Zealand.
Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman hasn’t been afraid of travelling Lassified, having taken her to Tauherenikau to win on debut before tackling the Group II Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m) at Saturday’s venue where she performed with credit in running fourth to unbeaten Russian Revolution 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 pacemaking 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, Lassified was too slick, winning by half a length.
Stable representative Joe Walker was thrilled with the victory and the thoroughly professional attitude the filly displays in all her activity.
“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 advised the filly, who is not Karaka Millions eligible, would be set for some of the two-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.”
Lassified was a $110,000 Inglis Classic purchase for Forsman Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock from Glenbeigh Farm and was a successful pinhook having been sourced for $70,000 from the Twin Hills Stud draft at the Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale.
Lassified is a half-sister to Group II placed Boyfriend and is the fourth winner from five foals to race from stakes-winning Nicconi mare Exclusive Lass, a grand-daughter of Group II winner Arletty from the family of Group I winning sire Xtravagant.
Exclusive Lass had a colt by Royal Meeting (IRE) last spring and was then covered by Lovatsville new recruit Move to Strike.
Stay Inside has enjoyed a flying start with his first runners this spring led by his highest priced yearling Incognito taking out the Group III ATC Breeders’ Plate.
Stay Inside has strong representation at Magic Millions in 2026 with 36 entries.
