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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, January 21
Randwick-Kensington Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 72
Rumours Abound (ex: Tiffany's) Tnr: Ron Stubbs Rdr: Nash Rawiller
Sha Tin Race 4 - 1650m Class 2
Gorgeous Win (ex: Hollywell) Tnr: C S Shum Rdr: Hugh Bowman
Friday, January 23
Geraldton Race 4 - 1200m Class 5
Sparkle Corner (ex: Divergence) Tnr: Ron K Cowl Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly
Thursday, January 22
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1000m Restricted 62 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Cranbourne Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 66 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Cranbourne Race 8 - 1600m Restricted 62 0
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane)
Tnr: Aaron Purcell
Geraldton Race 7 - 1200m Class 5 0
Sparkle Corner (ex: Divergence)
Tnr: Ron K Cowl
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer)
Tnr: Mack Hall
Tamworth Race 5 - 1200m Class 1 0
Supreme Statement (ex: Just Victoria)
Tnr: Cheryl Roberts
Friday, January 23
Gold Coast Race 5 - 1400m Class 1 0
Statement Of Truth (ex: Valle Di Lei)
Tnr: Paul L Shailer
Port Macquarie Race 2 - 1100m Benchmark 66 0
Pearls Treasure (ex: Lady Of Prospect)
Tnr: Paul Perry
Port Macquarie Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
Cool Turn (ex: Madam Zabeel)
Tnr: Jeremy Sylvester
Pakenham Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 66 0
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane)
Tnr: Aaron Purcell
Pakenham Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Port Lincoln Race 5 - 1000m Restricted 54 0
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Saturday, January 24
Caulfield Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Caulfield Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 78 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Deepwater Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 50 0
Sweetpea Moochi (ex: Lady Moochi)
Tnr: C and K Geran
Newcastle Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess)
Tnr: Damien Lane
Parkes Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 62 0
Feimazuo (ex: Shirl Pegasus)
Tnr: Alison Smith
Parkes Race 5 - 1400m Class 2 0
Feimazuo (ex: Shirl Pegasus)
Tnr: Alison Smith
Randwick Race 10 - 1200m Class 3 0
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle)
Tnr: Rodney Northam
Townsville Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 55 0
Craicaro (ex: Light Mover)
Tnr: Peter Cullen
Townsville Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Essay Wine (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Fred Wieland

Sales

Australia Yearling Stats

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Yesterday's Results

3rd Gunnedah: Vastly 4g ex Few Words
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.1% - (346)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.1% - (161)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.1% - (81)
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