Rest state landed another group 1 in the global arena and made a perfect start to its new campaign with a successful game in the May 1 (G1) Prix Ganay.
Star trot! State Of Rest get 3rd Group 1 in a row, winning the Prix Ganay at @paris_longchamp because the @ShaneCrosse and @ JosephOBrien2! pic.twitter.com/aIscZWjD1F
– At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 1, 2022
Last year’s Ladbrokes Cox Plate (G1) and Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) winners defied being stuck outside the field to push back the challenge Sealway and Pretty tiger under the guidance of Shane Crosse and secured the third level of success in his career.
Pretty Tiger came in a quick second with last year’s QIPCO Champion Stakes (G1) winner Sealiway in third place, while being the favorite Skalleti came back Thursday after an unlucky run.
Winning coach Joseph O’Brien said: “I’m really pleased and excited for all the boys at home. We’ve joined some really good horses here and aren’t sure of their form. How are we attached to them?
“However, we know he’s in good shape. Shane has given him a fantastic ride and it’s well-deserved for him.”
According to O’Brien, Prince Of Wales’ stake in Royal Ascot is likely to become a prime target for the State of Rest, who believes his steady star could be one of the best mid lane horses in Europe. Current Europe.
“That’s our main goal this season – to get a European group 1,” he added. “Hopefully we will look at the Tattersalls Gold Cup for him next and have a clear role model for him throughout the summer.
“It’s been a pleasure and very exciting to have that type of horse on the field, we couldn’t have had a better start to the season.”
‘s 4-year-old pony Starsangledbanner bred in Ireland by Tinnakill Bloodstock who sold him at weaning to Diamond Bloodstock for $60,424 at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale in 2018. The following year, he was consigned to Tattersalls October Yearling by Whatton Manor Stud – Book sale 2 where Aidan O’ Ryan / Joseph O’Brien picked him up for $80,543.
His dam, Repos, of Quiet American has produced 4 ponies, all of whom have started are runners including those who have staked Tranquil Lady . She has a 2 year old child Dandy Man Double Scoop hasn’t started yet but sold for $210,514 to Anthony Dutrow at last year’s Goffs Orby Yearling Sale.
Originally campaigned by the Long Wait Two Partnership, State of Rest now runs for Teme Valley. In the 9 games he’s made with Joseph Patrick O’Brien, he’s gone on a 3-1-2 record, grossing $2,870.177 with wins in the US, Ireland and Australia. He finished second in both the Bet365 Champagne Stakes (G2) at Doncaster in second place and the Dubai Duty Free Celebration Stakes at Curragh last year.
