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Press Statement (AUS)

2012 Hinchinbrook (Fastnet Rock) x Kaaptive Empress (Kaaptive Edition)
Novara Park

Press Statement was an undefeated 2YO, inc. the Group 1 J.J. Atkins Stakes, before going on to capture the time honoured Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (won by successful stallions such as Lonhro, Redoute’s Choice, Luskin Star, All Too Hard, Vain, etc.). Press Statement retired to stud as the only colt of his year to win a Group 1 race at 2 and 3. By Champion First & Second Season Sire Hinchinbrook, Press Statement’s progeny have sold up to $340,000 and is now the sire of 170+ winners (61% strike rate) with progeny earnings in excess of $18 million. Stakes winners inc. Roots, Kitty Cat Chat, Hold The Press, Equation, Incredulous Dream, Press Charges.

Novara Park

Novara Park

Stands at Novara Park
2025 FEE: $6,000

Novara Park is a picturesque stud farm situated in the beautiful Waikato region of New Zealand. This magnificent race horse breeding facility currently incorporates, stables and race horse walker, stallion facilities, and numerous fully fenced paddocks. Novara Park's stallion roster for 2023 features Sweynesse, Staphanos, King of Comedy, Press Statement.

35 Gorton Road , Cambridge
info@novarapark.co.nz
https://novarapark.co.nz/
+64 27 827 4995
Don Edwards - Bookings & Contracts
027 827 4995
Tony Mudgway - Farm Manager
021 053 3066

Latest News

Novara Park confirms 2025 service fees

In line with the current economic climate, Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo has made adjustments to the service fees for the stud’s four-strong stallion roster.

Press Down Triumphs in Wylie Hcp - Seventh Stakes Winner for Press Statement

With placings in the Group III Irwin Stakes and Listed Redelva Stakes, the 5-year-old Press Statement gelding Press Down has his moment in the sun in Saturday’s Listed Sportsbet W H Wylie Hcp (1100m) at Morphettville.

Runranirun Makes a Statement on Debut

The Press Statement filly Runranirun did just that when making a stunning career debut in the New Zealand Bloodstock Super Maiden Plate (900m) at Newcastle on Wednesday.

Novara Park Announce 2024 Fees

Novara Park has stuck solid with its stallion roster, maintaining the service fees for all stallions for the 2024 breeding season.

Press Statement Mare Roots a Class Above in Hot Danish

A patient ride by Tommy Berry bought out the best in the talented Press Statement mare Roots in Saturday’s $500,000 Group II James Squire Hot Danish Stakes at Rosehill.

Sires With Winners - Monday July 31

Here is the full list of 22 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, February 22
Balaklava Race 8 - 1300m Benchmark 56
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta) Tnr: Sharyn Ratsch Rdr: Wesley Cave
Ballarat Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 62
The Printer (ex: Gosh) Tnr: S Sanderson Rdr: Jake Duffy
Port Macquarie Race 4 - 1500m Maiden
Purple Haze (ex: Cugatelina) Tnr: Adam Duggan Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Port Macquarie Race 8 - 1500m Class 3
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr:
Roma Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Jon Taylor Rdr:
Monday, February 23
Albury Race 6 - 1175m Benchmark 66
Media Frenzy (ex: Considering) Tnr: Luke Pepper Rdr: Claire Ramsbotham
Albury Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 58
Bobotov (ex: Lolavie) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr:
Tuesday, February 24
Rockhampton Race 2 - 1200m Open
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Stephanie Tierney
Scone Race 7 - 1200m Class 4
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr:
Wednesday, February 25
Belmont Park Race 7 - 1200m Class 3 0
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer)
Tnr: Mack Hall
Port Lincoln Race 2 - 1000m Restricted 56 0
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Sandown-Hillside Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 66 0
Deadly Press (ex: Annecy)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Thursday, February 26
Wyong Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur)
Tnr: Ron Quinton

Sales

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Ballarat
Race 8 The Printer 4g ex: Gosh
Balaklava
Race 8 Hot Off 5g ex: Vonetta
Port Macquarie
Race 4 Purple Haze 5g ex: Cugatelina
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Condobolin: Callie Cool 5m ex Aspen Lass
2nd Wyong: Oakfield Peewee 5g ex Oakfield Duchess
3rd Morphettville: Presser 7g ex Lady Primrose
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.4% - (354)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26% - (163)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.1% - (82)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.7% - (23)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1% - (6)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Encosta De Lago
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Hold The Press
Northern Meteor
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Press Charges
Big Brown
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Roots
Onemorenomore
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Equation
Invincible Spirit
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Press Down
Fast 'N' Famous
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Kitty Cat Chat
Keep The Faith
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Incredulous Dream
More Than Ready
10 wnrs Presser
Magic Albert
7 wnrs Cherry Rose
Lonhro
6 wnrs Better Judgement

Race Record

At 2
1st - Bmw J.J. Atkins (1600) Gr.1
1st - Tab Place Multi (Rs0mw) (1100)
1st - Tab Place Multi Plate (1350)
At 3
1st - Beck Caulfield Guineas (1600) Gr.1
1st - Crc Hobartville Stakes (1400) Gr.2
1st - Dyldam Stan Fox Stakes (1500) Gr.2
2nd - Girvan Waugh Randwick Guineas (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Mta Nsw Run To The Rose (1200) Gr.2
3rd - China Horse Club George Ryder (1500) Gr.1

Fee History

2025-$6,000 , 2024-$6,000 , 2024-$6,000 , 2023-$6,000 , 2022-$8,800 , 2021-$13,750 , 2020-$13,750 , 2019-$16,500 , 2018-$16,500 , 2017-$22,000 , 2016-$27,500

Sons of Hinchinbrook at Stud in Australasia