What next for State Of Rest?

JOSEPH O’Brien is in no hurry to lock in plans for Cox Plate winner State Of Rest.

The $1m Group 1 Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington on November 6 is still on the table, along with the lucrative Hong Kong options on December 12.

But O’Brien, speaking from Ireland, was happy to soak up the Cox Plate while State Of Rest recovered in the next few days.

State Of Rest denied star Godolphin colt Anamoe in a thrilling finish to the Cox Plate on Saturday.

The order was confirmed in the stewards’ room when stipes were satisfied contact made by State Of Rest and Anamoe in the straight had no bearing on the result.