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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

Sunday, March 1
Colac Race 7 - 1600m Restricted 56
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane) Tnr: Aaron Purcell Rdr: Linda Meech
Coffs Harbour Race 2 - 1412m Class 3
Statement Of Truth (ex: Valle Di Lei) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr:
Naracoorte Race 1 - 1100m Maiden
Tour De Moon (ex: Martha Heights) Tnr: Shayne and Chelsea Cahill Rdr: Campbell Rawiller
Sale Race 8 - 1112m Benchmark 62
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream) Tnr: Steven Noble Rdr: Samantha Noble
Sapphire Coast Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 66
Miss Scoop (ex: Martha Heights) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Alysha Collett
Sapphire Coast Race 7 - 1400m Class 5
Alottosay (ex: Green Aventurine) Tnr: Brian Adams Rdr: Louise Day
Sha Tin Race 9 - 1800m Open
Lucky Sam Gor (ex: Giovanna Bella) Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Jerry Chau
Monday, March 2
Tamworth Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown) Tnr: Ray Hartley Rdr: Nick Palmer
York Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 46+
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer) Tnr: Mack Hall Rdr: Sharni Webster
Tuesday, March 3
Ararat Race 4 - 1300m Maiden
Swift Statement (ex: Dodging Frypans) Tnr: Chris Calthorpe Rdr:
Ararat Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 62
The Printer (ex: Gosh) Tnr: S Sanderson Rdr: Koby Jennings
Dalby Race 6 - 1100m Restricted 55
Sweetpea Moochi (ex: Lady Moochi) Tnr: C and K Geran Rdr: Gary Geran
Taree Race 6 - 1250m Class 3
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Leeshelle Small
Taree Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 66
Jewels Statement (ex: Poppet's Treasure) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Deon Le Roux
Wednesday, March 4
Balaklava Race 6 - 1050m Maiden 0
Tour De Moon (ex: Martha Heights)
Tnr: Shayne and Chelsea Cahill
Doomben Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
Cultural Attache (ex: Dorabella)
Tnr: Allan Chau
Warwick Farm Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 72 0
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel
Thursday, March 5
Grafton Race 8 - 1700m Maiden 0
Cultural Attache (ex: Dorabella)
Tnr: Allan Chau

Sales

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Colac
Race 7 The Daily Planet 4g ex: Ivory Jane
Naracoorte
Race 1 Tour De Moon 4g ex: Martha Heights
Sale
Race 8 Dream Statement 6m ex: Day Dream
Sapphire Coast
Race 5 Miss Scoop 5m ex: Martha Heights
Race 7 Alottosay 4m ex: Green Aventurine
Sha Tin
Race 9 Lucky Sam Gor 4g ex: Giovanna Bella
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Geraldton: Sparkle Corner 6g ex Divergence
2nd Yass: Callie Cool 5m ex Aspen Lass
3rd Newcastle: Longchamp Lad 4g ex Longchamp Lass
3rd Toowoomba: Bad Boy Boone 6g ex Red Appeal
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.4% - (355)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.9% - (163)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13% - (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