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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

Wednesday, February 4
Eagle Farm Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Statement Of Truth (ex: Valle Di Lei) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr:
Sandown-Hillside Race 8 - 1500m Benchmark 66
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss) Tnr: Gavin Bedggood Rdr: Jamie Mott
Thursday, February 5
Geraldton Race 7 - 1400m Class 5
Sparkle Corner (ex: Divergence) Tnr: Ron K Cowl Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Pakenham Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 62
Factcheck (ex: Our Affirmative) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Craig Williams
Friday, February 6
Beaudesert Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 60
Statement Of Truth (ex: Valle Di Lei) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr: Dylan Turner
Colac Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 66
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane) Tnr: Aaron Purcell Rdr:
Walcha Race 7 - 1440m Open
He's A Copy Boy (ex: Aquabelle) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr:
Saturday, February 7
Caulfield Race 10 - 1600m Benchmark 84
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose) Tnr: Gavin Bedggood Rdr: Jamie Mott
Doomben Race 2 - 1200m Class 1
Statement Of Truth (ex: Valle Di Lei) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr: Jai Williams
Morphettville Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 68
Percidian (ex: Pentire Babe) Tnr: Mark Lewis Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Randwick Race 2 - 1200m Class 3
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Leeshelle Small
Randwick Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 78
Alottosay (ex: Green Aventurine) Tnr: Brian Adams Rdr: Jess Taylor
Sunday, February 8
Hobart Race 7 - 1200m Open Gr3
Press For Boom (ex: Chik Chik Boom) Tnr: John Blacker Rdr: Jackson Radley
Saturday, February 7
Gold Coast Poly Race 2 - 1150m Restricted 60 0
Sweetpea Moochi (ex: Lady Moochi)
Tnr: C and K Geran
Gilgandra Race 2 - 1280m Benchmark 50 0
Bylong (ex: Letyahairhangdown)
Tnr: Brett Robb
Press Gaze (ex: Pixie Gaze)
Tnr: Brett Thompson
Gilgandra Race 4 - 800m Class 1 0
Wotastatement (ex: Sinequanon)
Tnr: Connie Greig
Tumut Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 50 0
Bobotov (ex: Lolavie)
Tnr: Rob Wellington
Fairness Is Best (ex: Qarah)
Tnr: John Fitzgerald
Yarra Glen Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 56 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Sunday, February 8
Ararat Race 4 - 1100m Restricted 56 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Naracoorte Race 3 - 1430m Benchmark 58 0
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane)
Tnr: Aaron Purcell
Naracoorte Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 54 0
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta)
Tnr: Sharyn Ratsch
Port Macquarie Race 1 - 1100m Benchmark 74 0
Pearls Treasure (ex: Lady Of Prospect)
Tnr: Paul Perry
Port Macquarie Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Iknowyou (ex: Ursula)
Tnr: Brett and Georgie Cavanough
Port Macquarie Race 3 - 1500m Class 3 0
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess)
Tnr: Damien Lane
Wangaratta Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 62 0
Rumours Abound (ex: Tiffany's)
Tnr: Ron Stubbs
Wangaratta Race 6 - 1170m Benchmark 62 0
The Printer (ex: Gosh)
Tnr: S Sanderson
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Monday, February 9
Bathurst Race 3 - 1200m Class 4 0
Feimazuo (ex: Shirl Pegasus)
Tnr: Alison Smith
Cairns Race 4 - 1250m Class 1 0
Essay Wine (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Fred Wieland
Muswellbrook Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur)
Tnr: Ron Quinton
Iknowyou (ex: Ursula)
Tnr: Brett and Georgie Cavanough

Sales

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Runners Today

Sandown-Hillside
Race 8 Sirius Statement 6m ex: Sirius Miss
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56% - (348)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.1% - (162)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.2% - (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