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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

Thursday, July 17
Grafton Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 66
Jewels Statement (ex: Poppet's Treasure) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Jett Newman
Saturday, July 19
Flemington Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 78
Korobeiniki (ex: Hidden Spirit) Tnr: Nick Harnett Rdr: Emily Pozman
Flemington Race 9 - 1000m Benchmark 78
Bold Print (ex: Kindness) Tnr: Rachael Cunningham Rdr: Thomas Stockdale
Morphettville Parks Race 7 - 1400m Class 2
Percidian (ex: Pentire Babe) Tnr: Mark Lewis Rdr: Jacob Opperman
Saturday, July 19
Coonabarabran Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 50 0
Narrative (ex: Brazilian Princess)
Tnr: Krissie Simpkins
Coonabarabran Race 3 - 900m Class 3 0
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown)
Tnr: Ray Hartley
Coonabarabran Race 5 - 900m Maiden 0
Proofreader (ex: Filomena)
Tnr: Brett Thompson
Hughenden Race 4 - 1000m Class B 0
Mysterious Bay (ex: Mimesis)
Tnr: Peter Cullen
Mildura Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
The Printer (ex: Gosh)
Tnr: Matt Cumani
Mildura Race 4 - 1000m Restricted 58 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Townsville Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 55 0
Mysterious Bay (ex: Mimesis)
Tnr: Peter Cullen
Toowoomba Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Bad Boy Boone (ex: Red Appeal)
Tnr: Philip Minter
Sunday, July 20
Grafton Race 2 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown)
Tnr: Ray Hartley
Dolly Jayne (ex: Unknown Destiny)
Tnr: John W Ramsey
Hawkesbury Race 1 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel
Hawkesbury Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur)
Tnr: David Pfieffer
Hawkesbury Race 8 - 1500m Maiden 0
Miss Firestar (ex: My Hussy)
Tnr: David Pfieffer
Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1000m Class 3 0
Secret Statement (ex: Encrypted)
Tnr: J and S Symons and Laxon
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1400m Class 1 0
Victory Statement (ex: Niall)
Tnr: Trevor Miller
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 55 0
Riva D'amor (ex: Riva Del Mar)
Tnr: Leanne Hartley
Seymour Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Coronation Keely (ex: Coronationprincess)
Tnr: Brett Scott
Seymour Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Monday, July 21
Bathurst Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 58 0
Pressnell (ex: Caprossa)
Tnr: Mack Griffith
Bathurst Race 4 - 1400m Class 1 0
Pressnell (ex: Caprossa)
Tnr: Mack Griffith
Bathurst Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Miss Firestar (ex: My Hussy)
Tnr: David Pfieffer
Bairnsdale Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Blackall Race 2 - 1200m Class 6 0
Iknowyou (ex: Ursula)
Tnr: Brett Cavanough
Blackall Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic)
Tnr: Jon Taylor
Norm's Generation (ex: Electrical)
Tnr: Wayne Baker
Moruya Race 3 - 1435m Benchmark 58 0
Fairness Is Best (ex: Qarah)
Tnr: Luke Pepper
Tuesday, July 22
Moree Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 58 0
Dolly Jayne (ex: Unknown Destiny)
Tnr: John W Ramsey
Moree Race 6 - 950m Maiden 0
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic)
Tnr: Jon Taylor
Taree Race 1 - 1007m Benchmark 58 0
No Filter (ex: Inside Line)
Tnr: Luke A Thomas
Taree Race 5 - 2018m Class 1 0
Rosso Nero (ex: Cleoestelle)
Tnr: Brett Bellamy

Sales

Top Sales

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

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Grafton
Race 5 Jewels Statement 4m ex: Poppet's Treasure
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.2% - (315)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (142)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.6% - (76)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.8% - (21)
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

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