The wins came either side of the summer. Star Of State broke through at Leopardstown on 16 July, then went quiet for a couple of months before striking again this week at The Curragh on 13 September. In between those victories, the horse ran twice and picked up a second place on both occasions, which suggests it's learning how to race at this level rather than struggling. That recent win at The Curragh is the current form line that matters — a fresh success less than a day ago shows this is a horse still in work and climbing the ladder.
Joseph Patrick O'Brien trains Star Of State from Owning Hill in County Kilkenny. It's a yard in serious form this season, having sent out 160 winners already, so the horse is surrounded by the kind of operation that develops talent properly. For a two-year-old with a 50% win rate, a top-class trainer, and momentum from a fresh victory, Star Of State is worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 13 Sep | 100% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 16 Jul | 100% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 20 Aug | 0% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 8 Jul | 0% |