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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

Saturday, October 18
Ascot Race 4 - 1200m Rest 1 Metro Win
Sparkle Corner (ex: Divergence) Tnr: Jim P Taylor Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Newcastle Race 4 - 900m Benchmark 64
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair) Tnr: Mike Van Gestel Rdr: Madeline Owen
Newcastle Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 64
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Grant Buckley
Rockhampton Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 60
Presszora (ex: Koizora) Tnr: Clinton Taylor Rdr: Tom Orr
Stanthorpe Race 1 - 1200m Restricted 50
Press Yes (ex: Jimmy Says Yes) Tnr: Rob Bowen Rdr: Nathan Fazackerley
Wagga Riverside Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 74
Off The Press (ex: Madam Zabeel) Tnr: Todd Smart Rdr: Blaike McDougall
Sunday, October 19
Halidon Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta) Tnr: Matthew Seyers Rdr: Jacob Opperman
Lismore Race 4 - 1210m Maiden
Pressipitating (ex: Hughmidity) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Matthew McGuren
Lismore Race 5 - 1110m Benchmark 58
Secret Statement (ex: Encrypted) Tnr: Amy Usher Rdr: Emily Farr
Moe Race 2 - 1100m Maiden
Presscode (ex: Peta Rose) Tnr: Alexander Rae Rdr: Thomas Stockdale
Nowra Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 66
Off The Press (ex: Madam Zabeel) Tnr: Todd Smart Rdr:
Sha Tin Race 5 - 1400m Class 4
Lucky Sam Gor (ex: Giovanna Bella) Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Jerry Chau
Sha Tin Race 5 - 1400m Class 4
Multidutch (ex: Split The Bill) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Richard Kingscote
Tuesday, October 21
Grafton Race 2 - 1610m Benchmark 66
He's A Copy Boy (ex: Aquabelle) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr:
Kyneton Race 7 - 1118m Benchmark 62
Mr Assertive (ex: Very Dogmatic) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr: Brad Rawiller
Townsville Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 65
Candlelit (ex: Moodlighting) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Gabrielle Semmens
Wednesday, October 22
Warwick Farm Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 72 0
Jo Jo Sun (ex: Full Bloom)
Tnr: Andrew Macdonald

Sales

Top Sales

2023 ex Calypso Queen(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Ascot
Race 4 Sparkle Corner 6g ex: Divergence
Newcastle
Race 4 No Statement 7g ex: Berning Affair
Race 8 Oakfield Peewee 5g ex: Oakfield Duchess
Wagga Riverside
Race 5 Off The Press 5g ex: Madam Zabeel
Stanthorpe
Race 1 Press Yes 5g ex: Jimmy Says Yes
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Yesterday's Results

1st Taree: He's A Copy Boy 6g ex Aquabelle
3rd Launceston: Runaway Statement 5m ex Spoils
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.6% - (329)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.3% - (147)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.4% - (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
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

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