Restofthestory Becomes First Winner for Jess's Dream
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Restofthestory breaks her maiden at Gulfstream Park
Ocala Stud stallion freshman sire Jess's Dream sired his first winner when Restofthestory drew off to an impressive 5 3/4-length victory in an Aug. 28 maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park.
Trained by Eddie Plesa Jr. for owners Karl and Cathi Glassman, Restofthestory broke sharply in the 5 1/2-furlong event and quickly assumed command. She widened her advantage through the lane to score as much the best. It was the second start for the dark bay filly, who finished second in her Aug. 8 debut at Gulfstream.
Bred in Florida by Ocala Stud, Restofthestory is out of the winning Harlan's Holiday mare Holiday Flare, a half sister to multiple stakes winner Dream of Angels and grade 1-placed stakes winner Candrea, both by Trippi. Plesa bought Restofthestory for $95,000 at this year's Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.
Jess's Dream is a regally bred son of Horses of the Year Curlin and Rachel Alexandra. Bred by Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings and the Estate of Harold McCormick, Jess's Dream made only one start for Stonestreet Stables. Burdened by inexperience in the early going, he rallied in deep stretch to win by a length for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin and earn a 102 Equibase Speed Rating. Injury derailed his racing career. Jess's Dream stood the 2020 season for $5,000.