Washington-based freshman sire Understatement saw his first winner Oct. 1, when filly Classic Statement drew off to a five-length score in the fourth race at Hastings Racecourse.
Understatement stood the 2016 season for $1,000 at Morning Star Enterprises in Washington. An 11-year-old son of Distorted Humor , Understatement has 11 foals in his first crop, including stakes-placed Don'tbeshywillie
Racing from 2008-12, Understatement won the 2010 Evening Attire and Stymie stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Making her fourth start, Greystone Farm homebred Classic Statement scored for trainer Keith Pederson. She was guided to victory by David G. Lopez. Classic Statement is out of Katahaula County mare Classic Alley Kat.