2025 MAY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: Mane Lodge - $6,500
Particulars
Name: | State of Play (AUS) |
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Category: | Broodmare |
Sire: | Fastnet Rock (AUS) |
Dam: | Joy Toy (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Filly |
DOB: | 16 October 2014 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 100% |
Location: | 659 Euroa-Strathbogie Road EUROA VIC |
Broodmare's Breeding Status
In foal: | No |
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Selling with a foal at foot: | No |
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Description
STATE OF PLAY (2014)
A 10 year old Granddaughter of Sunday Joy, STATE OF PLAY descends from one of the greatest mares in the stud book JOIE DENISE, a family that has no less than 9 individual GROUP 1 and 2 winners in the first 3 generations.
The Dam of STATE OF PLAY is JOY TOY, a producer of 8 winners from 8 to race. STATE OF PLAY herself is bred on the incredible DANEHIL / ENCOST DE LAGO cross which has been so successful, she is a daughter of all time great broodmare sire FASTNET ROCK (Broodmare sire of 196 stakeswinners and still going).
This mare has some of the best blood in the world, with the addition of SUNDAY SILENCE in the female pedigree.
STATE OF PLAY was successful at 2000m and has had 3 foals to race for two winners .
She is a mare standing 16.1HH with length and scope.
She has had a FLYING ARTIE foal weaned and retained and was not covered last season
STATE OF PLAY presents an immediate opportunity to go to the stallion of your choice on an early cover.
Location
Pedigree
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STATE OF PLAY (AUS) | ||||
Bay mare | Foaled 2014 |
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) (2001). 6 wins to 1200m, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Champion Aust. Broodmare Sire in 2023-24. Sire of 2221 rnrs, 1583 wnrs, 197 SW, inc. Via Sistina (MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1), Rocket Spade, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Lady of Camelot, Gytrash, Santa Ana Lane, Magnum Force, El Castello, Reserve Bank, Joliestar, Veight, Warm Heart, Climbing Star, Rhea Moon, Zougotcha, Glint of Hope, Palaisipan, Russian Emperor, Tivaci, Simmering, Truly Enchanting, etc.
1st dam JOY TOY, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 1700m in Aust. Half-sister to MORE JOYOUS. Dam of 8 foals, all winners- Rejoiced Strawb Born to Play Prepotent Fred The Satisfyer State of Play Toyshop Thetoyboy Live in Hope
2nd dam SUNDAY JOY, by Sunday Silence. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m, A$683,030, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.3, BTC Tommy Smith Slipper S., L, 2d AJC Key 2YO H., STC Matador Bullbars H., Dux Hot Water 2YO H., 3d STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, STC Cody Premium Outdoor H., 4th GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL. Half-sister to TUESDAY JOY, Mary Marvel, Joie, Absolute Joy MORE JOYOUS (f More Than Ready (USA)) Champion Middle Distance Horse in Australia in 2011-12. 21 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$4,572,450, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Doncaster H., Gr.1, Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1-twice, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Flight S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Toorak H., Gr.1, ATC Breeders Classic, Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2-twice, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Surround S., Gr.2, STC Reisling S., Gr.2, Theo Marks H., Gr.2, 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners- Joyous Legend (f Snitzel) Winner at 2, A$148,165, 3d ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2, BRC Mick Dittman P., L, Caleb Trust H. Woman Snowman (g Snitzel) 2 wins at 1400m, 1800m, A$298,275, in 2023-24, ATC James Squire H., 2d ATC Callander-Presnell S., Gr.2, 4th Hawkesbury Guineas, Gr.3. Lewis Seventh Reason
3rd dam JOIE DENISE, by Danehill (USA). 4 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$297,950, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Toy Show H., L, Evening Peal H., Gay Icarus H., 2d NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, SAJC Veuve Clicquot S., L, 3d STC Hill S., Gr.2, BATC Rough Habit P. Three-quarter-sister to ARLINGTON ROAD, half-sister to Clifton Gardens TUESDAY JOY (f Carnegie (Ire)) Top filly on 2008-09 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 7 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$3,239,450, STC BMW S., Gr.1, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Ranvet S., Gr.1, 3d AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Australian Derby, Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners- Girl Tuesday (f Street Cry (Ire)) 6 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$329,580, ATC Spring Preview H., 3d ATC Chelmsford S., Gr.2. Yesterjoy THE ELANORA (g Redoute's Choice) 4 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$390,515, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3. SUNDAY JOY (f Sunday Silence) 3 wins. See above. Mary Marvel (f Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)) Winner at 1200m, STC Coolmore H., 3d VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2. Producer. Joie (f Geiger Counter (USA)) 3 wins at 1100m, A$118,550, VRC Canon Sprint H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L. Dam of 4 winners- Coconut Mamma DON'T DOUBT MAMMA (f Not a Single Doubt) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$640,610, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2. Producer. RISEN FROM DOUBT (g Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, A$176,240, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 3d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Miss St Tropez ALTHOFF (g Written Tycoon) Winner at 2, A$181,875, in 2023-24, SCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, Gr.3, 2d ATC Bookmakers Recognition Day 2YO H. Absolute Joy CASTLEREAGH KID (g Snitzel) 3 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$298,865, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, Remembering J Fotopoulos H. Aberfeldie Boy (g So You Think (NZ)) Winner at 1600m, A$331,375, 3d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1. Happy Hannah (f More Than Ready (USA)) 2 wins at 1600m, A$168,325, ATC All Too Hard H., 3d ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1. Producer. Killcare Beachgirl (f Too Darn Hot (GB)) Winner at 2, A$93,175, in 2023-24, 3d VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, Wakeful S., Gr.2. Deedra FENWAY (f High Chaparral (Ire)) 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$691,600, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, 2d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1. Dam of 3 winners- WILLIAMSBURG (g Snitzel) 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1300m to 1600m, A$1,049,790, to 2024-25, ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3, 3d ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1. WAR (c More Than Ready (USA)) Winner at 1300m, A$96,250, ATC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Breeders' P., L. Sire.
Race Record: Winner at 2000m in Aust.
Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners. 2019 Shall We Play 2020 Constant Cafe 2021 Played Strong 2023 (c by Gold Standard). 2024 (f by Flying Artie). Missed in 2022; not served in 2024. |