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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
2024 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

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.

Novara Park Celebrate - Kiwi Bred Sprinter Honoured in HK

A stellar campaign in Hong Kong for Lucky Sweynesse has increased the focus on his New Zealand-based sire.

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, May 30
Bendigo Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream) Tnr: Steven Noble Rdr: Samantha Noble
Casino Race 9 - 1400m Class 3
He's A Copy Boy (ex: Aquabelle) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Ben Looker
Saturday, May 31
Bowraville Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr: Ben Looker
Bowraville Race 3 - 1370m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr: Ben Looker
Eagle Farm Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 78
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Sean Cormack
Goondiwindi Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 50
Press Yes (ex: Jimmy Says Yes) Tnr: Rob Bowen Rdr: Nathan Fazackerley
Kembla Grange Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 64
Runranirun (ex: Marju Rani) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Keagan Latham
Quirindi Race 6 - 1200m Class 3
Winning Statement (ex: Bondini) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr: Jake Pracey-Holmes
Rosehill Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 72
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur) Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Rosehill Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 72
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur) Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr:
Rosehill Race 10 - 1200m Benchmark 78
Gently Rolled (ex: Exultation) Tnr: Bryce Heys Rdr: Jean Van Overmeire
Tambo Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 55
Iknowyou (ex: Ursula) Tnr: Brett Cavanough Rdr: Nick Palmer
Wondai Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 55
Media Gem (ex: Chosen Jewel) Tnr: Darcy Short Rdr: Stacey Callow
Sunday, June 1
Kalgoorlie Race 4 - 1100m BenchMark 58+
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer) Tnr: Mack Hall Rdr: Chris Nicoll
Muswellbrook Race 2 - 900m Maiden
Priscila Statement (ex: Ram's Choice) Tnr: Justin Bowen Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Monday, June 2
Corowa Race 4 - 1200m Class 2
Miss Fennell (ex: Big On Bling) Tnr: Darrell Burnet Rdr: Lachlan King
Thangool Race 7 - 1075m Benchmark 50
Media Gem (ex: Chosen Jewel) Tnr: Darcy Short Rdr: Stacey Callow
Warren Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Epic Statement (ex: Granados) Tnr: Todd Howlett Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Tuesday, June 3
Dalby Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Bad Boy Boone (ex: Red Appeal)
Tnr: Philip Minter
Dalby Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic)
Tnr: Indiana Turner
Echuca Race 5 - 1009m Benchmark 52 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Kembla Grange Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 68 0
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel
Runranirun (ex: Marju Rani)
Tnr: Matthew Smith
Moree Race 1 - 950m Benchmark 58 0
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown)
Tnr: Ray Hartley
Moree Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Narrative (ex: Brazilian Princess)
Tnr: Krissie Simpkins
Wednesday, June 4
Sandown-Lakeside Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Deadly Press (ex: Annecy)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Saturday, June 14
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 1400m Open Gr1
Roots (ex: Arctic Success)
Tnr: Chris Waller

Sales

Top Sales

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

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Bendigo
Race 5 Dream Statement 5m ex: Day Dream
Casino
Race 9 He's A Copy Boy 5g ex: Aquabelle
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.5% - (308)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.3% - (138)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.6% - (74)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.5% - (19)
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