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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

Friday, July 11
Mackay Race 3 - 1300m Open
Thormendous Miss (ex: Selenite) Tnr: Lyle Wright Rdr: Adam Sewell
Moruya Race 3 - 920m Benchmark 58
Media Coverage (ex: Rosecutter) Tnr: Greg Stephens Rdr: Brock Ryan
Moruya Race 8 - 1200m Class 1
Alottosay (ex: Green Aventurine) Tnr: Brian Adams Rdr: Louise Day
Scone Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 66
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant) Tnr: L and C Curtis Rdr: Ashley Morgan
Scone Race 6 - 1700m Benchmark 58
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr:
Scone Race 7 - 1300m Class 1
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant) Tnr: L and C Curtis Rdr:
Saturday, July 12
Bluff Race 3 - 1300m Restricted 55
Media Gem (ex: Chosen Jewel) Tnr: Darcy Short Rdr: Tasha Chambers
Donald Race 3 - 1356m Maiden
The Printer (ex: Gosh) Tnr: Matt Cumani Rdr: Eoin Walsh
Gold Coast Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Statement Of Truth (ex: Valle Di Lei) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr: Dylan Turner
Ilfracombe Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 60
Iknowyou (ex: Ursula) Tnr: Brett Cavanough Rdr: Nick Palmer
Murray Bridge Gh Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 66
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta) Tnr: Matthew Seyers Rdr: Jessica Tzaferis
Murray Bridge Gh Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 66
Press Express (ex: Down The Corridor) Tnr: Peter Hardacre Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Murray Bridge Gh Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 68
Runaway Statement (ex: Spoils) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Jacob Opperman
Newcastle Race 4 - 900m Benchmark 64
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair) Tnr: Mike Van Gestel Rdr: Siena Grima
Newcastle Race 4 - 900m Benchmark 64
Jamakin Money (ex: Reggae) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Chad Lever
Randwick Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 78
Gently Rolled (ex: Exultation) Tnr: Bryce Heys Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire
Roma Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Jon Taylor Rdr: Sarah Robbins
Wean Race 1 - 1000m Class B
Winning Statement (ex: Bondini) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr: Paul Zerafa
Wean Race 2 - 1000m Open
Narrative (ex: Brazilian Princess) Tnr: Krissie Simpkins Rdr: Tamsin Gough
Sunday, July 13
Bendigo Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Mr Assertive (ex: Very Dogmatic) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr: Brad Rawiller
Bendigo Race 8 - 1300m Benchmark 64
Deadly Press (ex: Annecy) Tnr: Nick Ryan Rdr: Ben Allen
Grafton Race 4 - 1410m Class 3
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr:
Grafton Race 7 - 1610m Benchmark 66
He's A Copy Boy (ex: Aquabelle) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Ben Looker
Narrandera Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 58
Bobotov (ex: Lolavie) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr: Holly Durnan
Narrandera Race 7 - 1200m Class 2
Artist (ex: Flaming June) Tnr: Gino D'Altorio Rdr: Josh Richards
Sha Tin Race 6 - 1400m Class 4
Lucky Statement (ex: Zubara) Tnr: K L Man Man Rdr:
Sha Tin Race 10 - 1200m Class 3
Young Superstar (ex: Rich Pickings) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Angus Chung
Wodonga Race 6 - 1400m Restricted 58
Altrove (ex: Red Centre) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr: Sarah Field
Monday, July 14
Quirindi Race 3 - 1450m Maiden
Epic Statement (ex: Granados) Tnr: Todd Howlett Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Quirindi Race 7 - 1200m Class 1
Pressnell (ex: Caprossa) Tnr: Mack Griffith Rdr:
Quirindi Race 8 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Jo Jo Sun (ex: Full Bloom) Tnr: Andrew Macdonald Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Quirindi Race 8 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Dolly Jayne (ex: Unknown Destiny) Tnr: John W Ramsey Rdr: Donovan Dillon
Other Nominations ▼
Monday, July 14
Pakenham Synthetic Race 6 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Pakenham Synthetic Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Deadly Press (ex: Annecy)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Tuesday, July 15
Ballarat Synthetic Race 4 - 1500m Maiden 0
The Printer (ex: Gosh)
Tnr: Matt Cumani
Ballarat Synthetic Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Ballarat Synthetic Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Cairns Race 4 - 950m Benchmark 65 0
Candlelit (ex: Moodlighting)
Tnr: Steven Royes
Warren Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Proofreader (ex: Filomena)
Tnr: Brett Thompson
Wednesday, July 16
Sandown-Hillside Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 70 0
Bold Print (ex: Kindness)
Tnr: Rachael Cunningham
Sandown-Hillside Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 70 0
Deadly Press (ex: Annecy)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Sandown-Hillside Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood

Sales

Top Sales

2022 ex Star Effort(Aus)
$900
2023 ex Calypso Queen(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Mackay
Race 3 Thormendous Miss 3f ex: Selenite
Moruya
Race 3 Media Coverage 4g ex: Rosecutter
Race 8 Alottosay 3f ex: Green Aventurine
Scone
Race 3 Ilovenews 5g ex: Leica Savant
Race 6 Oakfield Peewee 4g ex: Oakfield Duchess
Race 7 Ilovenews 5g ex: Leica Savant
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Yesterday's Results

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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.4% - (312)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.5% - (141)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.4% - (74)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.6% - (20)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.1% - (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
Invincible Spirit
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Press Down
Onemorenomore
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Equation
Fast 'N' Famous
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Kitty Cat Chat
Keep The Faith
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Incredulous Dream
More Than Ready
10 wnrs Sheez Marvellous
Lonhro
6 wnrs Better Judgement
Congrats
5 wnrs Sneaky Starter

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

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Fee History

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

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