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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, November 2
Happy Valley Race 8 - 1200m Class 3
Dancing Classics (ex: Touchy Greeley) Tnr: Caspar Fownes Rdr: David Probert
Mornington Race 8 - 1600m Open
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose) Tnr: Gavin Bedggood Rdr: Beau Mertens
Muswellbrook Race 3 - 1500m Maiden
Priscila Statement (ex: Ram's Choice) Tnr: Justin Bowen Rdr:
Muswellbrook Race 7 - 1280m Benchmark 58
Wild Flash (ex: Nights On Fire) Tnr: Patrick Cleave Rdr: Donovan Dillon
Nowra Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 66
Miss Scoop (ex: Martha Heights) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Alysha Collett
Monday, November 3
Ballina Race 1 - 1250m Maiden
Pressipitating (ex: Hughmidity) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr:
Ballina Race 7 - 1250m Benchmark 58
Secret Statement (ex: Encrypted) Tnr: Amy Usher Rdr: Danny Peisley
Tuesday, November 4
Mansfield Race 4 - 1200m Open
Savvy Statement (ex: Chinese Wine) Tnr: Bill Hayes Rdr: Leigh Taylor
Murwillumbah Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Pressipitating (ex: Hughmidity) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Wayne Wheatley
Muswellbrook Race 6 - 1450m Class 1
Supreme Statement (ex: Just Victoria) Tnr: Cheryl Roberts Rdr: Madeline Owen
Muswellbrook Race 6 - 1450m Class 1
Wild Flash (ex: Nights On Fire) Tnr: Patrick Cleave Rdr:
Randwick Race 6 - 1300m Open
Off The Press (ex: Madam Zabeel) Tnr: Todd Smart Rdr: Andrew Adkins
Rockhampton Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 55
Presszora (ex: Koizora) Tnr: Clinton Taylor Rdr: Ashley Butler
Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1000m Restricted 55
Riva D'amor (ex: Riva Del Mar) Tnr: Darryl Hansen Rdr: Montana Philpot
Townsville Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Candlelit (ex: Moodlighting) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Ivo Fry
Townsville Race 4 - 1000m Class 3
Craicaro (ex: Light Mover) Tnr: Peter Cullen Rdr: Graham Kliese
Wednesday, November 5
Grafton Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Pressipitating (ex: Hughmidity)
Tnr: Samantha McGuren
Thursday, November 6
Gawler Race 1 - 1200m Restricted 56 0
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta)
Tnr: Matthew Seyers
Gosford Race 4 - 2100m Class 1 0
Epic Statement (ex: Granados)
Tnr: Todd Howlett
Ipswich Race 5 - 1350m Class 1 0
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit)
Tnr: Jeff Dunn

Sales

Top Sales

2023 ex Calypso Queen(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Mornington
Race 8 Presser 7g ex: Lady Primrose 1st
Muswellbrook
Race 7 Wild Flash 5g ex: Nights On Fire 7th
Nowra
Race 3 Miss Scoop 5m ex: Martha Heights 2nd
Happy Valley
Race 8 Dancing Classics 5g ex: Touchy Greeley 12nd
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Berrigan: Fairness Is Best 7g ex Qarah
3rd Newcastle: No Statement 7g ex Berning Affair
3rd Tumut: Altrove 6m ex Red Centre
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.7% - (332)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (149)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.3% - (78)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.6% - (21)
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 Sheez Marvellous
Lonhro
6 wnrs Better Judgement
Magic Albert
6 wnrs Cherry Rose

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

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