Tested nicely in control on debut

In-form trainer Dermot Weld described Tested as "a group-class filly" after the daughter of Selkirk justified 4/11 favouritism in the Ladies Day June 21st Fillies Race in Gowran Park yesterday.

With apprentice Leigh Roche deputising for suspended stable-jockey Pat Smullen, Tested, successful on her debut at the Curragh last year, travelled sweetly throughout, came from off the pace and quickened up to take control approaching the furlong-pole before idling or tiring and beating 91-rated Colour Blue by two and a half lengths.

“She did what you’d expect,” stated Weld. “She’s quite a timid filly and needed an easy introduction. Leigh gave her a confident ride and was pleased with her. He said she got a little tired in the closing stages. She’ll improve from the run and we’ll decide in a couple of weeks where to go with her.”