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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 9
Canberra Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Media Coverage (ex: Rosecutter) Tnr: Greg Stephens Rdr:
Gatton Race 9 - 1100m Restricted 58
Press Yes (ex: Jimmy Says Yes) Tnr: Rob Bowen Rdr: Montanna Savva
Grafton Race 9 - 1635m Benchmark 58
He's A Copy Boy (ex: Aquabelle) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Emily Farr
Mt Gambier Race 7 - 1564m Restricted 56
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane) Tnr: Aaron Purcell Rdr: Tom Madden
Saturday, May 10
Caulfield Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 78
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss) Tnr: Gavin Bedggood Rdr: Jamie Mott
Glen Innes Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 50
Winning Statement (ex: Bondini) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr: Billy Cray
Gosford Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 72
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur) Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: Alysha Collett
Ipswich Race 3 - 1350m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr: Cobi Vitler
Kembla Grange Race 3 - 1000m Class 1
Runranirun (ex: Marju Rani) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Keagan Latham
Morphettville Race 8 - 1200m Open Gr1
Press Down (ex: Down The Corridor) Tnr: Peter Hardacre Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Sha Tin Race 3 - 1400m Class 4
Lucky Statement (ex: Zubara) Tnr: K L Man Man Rdr: Keith Yeung
Sha Tin Race 10 - 1200m Class 2
Gorgeous Win (ex: Hollywell) Tnr: C S Shum Rdr: Andrea Atzeni
Toowoomba Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr:
Sunday, May 11
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Restricted 58
Riva D'amor (ex: Riva Del Mar) Tnr: Leanne Hartley Rdr: Dan McGillivray
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Restricted 58
Victory Statement (ex: Niall) Tnr: Trevor Miller Rdr: Luke Tarrant
Monday, May 12
Murwillumbah Race 3 - 1550m Maiden
Rosso Nero (ex: Cleoestelle) Tnr: Brett Bellamy Rdr: Courtney Bellamy
Quirindi Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Imastatement (ex: Invincible Thunder) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Clayton Gallagher
Tuesday, May 13
Wellington Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
Imastatement (ex: Invincible Thunder) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Clayton Gallagher
Wellington Race 5 - 1100m Class 1
Pressnell (ex: Caprossa) Tnr: Mack Griffith Rdr: Chad Lever
Wellington Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 58
Dolly Jayne (ex: Unknown Destiny) Tnr: John W Ramsey Rdr: Donovan Dillon
Thursday, May 15
Hawkesbury Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess)
Tnr: Damien Lane
Saturday, May 31
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 2400m Open Gr1
Factcheck (ex: Our Affirmative)
Tnr: Robbie Laing
Saturday, June 14
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

Gatton
Race 9 Press Yes 4g ex: Jimmy Says Yes 11st
Grafton
Race 9 He's A Copy Boy 5g ex: Aquabelle 7th
Mt Gambier
Race 7 The Daily Planet 3g ex: Ivory Jane 9th
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.4% - (305)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.5% - (138)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.5% - (73)
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