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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, August 31
Naracoorte Race 2 - 1430m Maiden
Calm The Press (ex: Meditate) Tnr: S and J Jaensch Rdr: Stacey Metcalfe
Wyong Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 64
Jamakin Money (ex: Reggae) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Anna Roper
Wyong Race 8 - 1350m Benchmark 64
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant) Tnr: L and C Curtis Rdr: Jeff Penza
Monday, September 1
Port Macquarie Race 7 - 1200m Class 3
Jewels Statement (ex: Poppet's Treasure) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr:
Wellington Race 1 - 900m Maiden
Blackjack Sassy (ex: Raischek) Tnr: Fabio Martino Rdr: Chad Lever
Wellington Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Media Coverage (ex: Rosecutter) Tnr: Greg Stephens Rdr: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Tuesday, September 2
Benalla Race 7 - 1212m Benchmark 56
Altrove (ex: Red Centre) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr: Sarah Field
Benalla Race 8 - 1212m Benchmark 56
Kimono (ex: Satin Robes) Tnr: Dominic Sutton Rdr: Will Gordon
Scone Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 66
Bush Telegraph (ex: Hides) Tnr: Scott Singleton Rdr: Mitchell Bell
Townsville Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 55
Craicaro (ex: Light Mover) Tnr: Peter Cullen Rdr: Tahlia Fenlon
Townsville Race 6 - 1200m Class 3
Candlelit (ex: Moodlighting) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Chris Meehan
Townsville Race 7 - 1400m Restricted 55
Mysterious Bay (ex: Mimesis) Tnr: Peter Cullen Rdr: Tahlia Fenlon
Wednesday, September 3
Ipswich Race 1 - 800m Benchmark 75 0
Catwalk Criminal (ex: Angie Sanclemente)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Morphettville Race 5 - 1531m Class 1 0
Percidian (ex: Pentire Babe)
Tnr: Mark Lewis
Sandown-Hillside Race 7 - 1500m Benchmark 70 0
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Warwick Farm Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 72 0
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel
Warwick Farm Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 72 0
Gently Rolled (ex: Exultation)
Tnr: Bryce Heys
Thursday, September 4
Coffs Harbour Race 3 - 1000m Class 3 0
Jewels Statement (ex: Poppet's Treasure)
Tnr: Samantha McGuren
Mackay Race 2 - 1300m Class 6 0
Thormendous Miss (ex: Selenite)
Tnr: Lyle Wright
Mackay Race 3 - 1560m Class 4 0
Thormendous Miss (ex: Selenite)
Tnr: Lyle Wright
Mackay Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Presszora (ex: Koizora)
Tnr: Clinton Taylor
Friday, September 5
Birdsville Race 4 - 1200m Class 1 0
Savvy Statement (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Bill Hayes
Saturday, September 6
Birdsville Race 7 - 1000m Restricted 50 0
Savvy Statement (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Bill Hayes

Sales

Top Sales

2023 ex Calypso Queen(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Naracoorte
Race 2 Calm The Press 4g ex: Meditate
Wyong
Race 7 Jamakin Money 5m ex: Reggae
Race 8 Ilovenews 6g ex: Leica Savant
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Yesterday's Results

1st Gold Coast: Catwalk Criminal 6m ex Angie Sanclemente
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.5% - (321)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.2% - (143)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.6% - (77)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.7% - (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