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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

Thursday, August 7
Ballarat Synthetic Race 5 - 1500m Benchmark 70
The Printer (ex: Gosh) Tnr: Matt Cumani Rdr: Cian Macredmond
Friday, August 8
Mt Gambier Race 3 - 1214m Benchmark 66
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta) Tnr: Matthew Seyers Rdr: Jessica Tzaferis
Port Macquarie Race 2 - 1800m Benchmark 58
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Port Macquarie Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 58
Jo Jo Sun (ex: Full Bloom) Tnr: Andrew Macdonald Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Port Macquarie Race 8 - 1000m Benchmark 66
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown) Tnr: Ray Hartley Rdr: Jett Newman
Saturday, August 9
Casino Race 4 - 1300m Maiden
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit) Tnr: Andrew Parramore Rdr: Stephen Cummins
Cunnamulla Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Jon Taylor Rdr: Darren Evans
Gold Coast Poly Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 55
Victory Statement (ex: Niall) Tnr: Trevor Miller Rdr:
Moonee Valley Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 74
Bold Print (ex: Kindness) Tnr: Rachael Cunningham Rdr: Ben Allen
Morphettville Race 5 - 1508m Restricted 66
Percidian (ex: Pentire Babe) Tnr: Mark Lewis Rdr: Jacob Opperman
Newcastle Race 6 - 1850m Benchmark 64
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr:
Randwick Race 5 - 1000m Benchmark 88
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair) Tnr: Mike Van Gestel Rdr: Molly Bourke
Townsville Race 4 - 1300m Restricted 55
Mysterious Bay (ex: Mimesis) Tnr: Peter Cullen Rdr: Tahlia Fenlon
Townsville Race 8 - 1300m Open
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Adin Thompson
Sunday, August 10
Dubbo Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Street Skater (ex: Tropicana Lass) Tnr: Stephen Edwards Rdr: Wendy Peel
Dubbo Race 6 - 1100m Open
Jamakin Money (ex: Reggae) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Anna Roper
Dubbo Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 58
Pressnell (ex: Caprossa) Tnr: Mack Griffith Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Dubbo Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 58
Bylong (ex: Letyahairhangdown) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Winona Costin
Dubbo Race 8 - 1100m Benchmark 58
Winning Statement (ex: Bondini) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Restricted 58
Victory Statement (ex: Niall) Tnr: Trevor Miller Rdr:
Monday, August 11
Goulburn Race 3 - 1200m Class 3
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur) Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: Jay Ford
Lismore Race 6 - 1310m Maiden
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit) Tnr: Andrew Parramore Rdr:
Tuesday, August 12
Bairnsdale Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Kimono (ex: Satin Robes)
Tnr: Dominic Sutton
Mackay Race 5 - 1300m Restricted 55 0
Thormendous Miss (ex: Selenite)
Tnr: Lyle Wright
Muswellbrook Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 74 0
Jamakin Money (ex: Reggae)
Tnr: Damien Lane
Muswellbrook Race 2 - 1280m Benchmark 66 0
Dolly Jayne (ex: Unknown Destiny)
Tnr: John W Ramsey
Muswellbrook Race 3 - 1500m Benchmark 66 0
Bush Telegraph (ex: Hides)
Tnr: Scott Singleton
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant)
Tnr: L and C Curtis
Wednesday, August 13
Randwick-Kensington Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 72 0
Don't Doubt Merlin (ex: Don't Doubt Arthur)
Tnr: David Pfieffer
Murray Bridge Gh Race 7 - 1600m Maiden 0
Calm The Press (ex: Meditate)
Tnr: S and J Jaensch

Sales

Top Sales

2023 ex Calypso Queen(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Ballarat Synthetic
Race 5 The Printer 4g ex: Gosh
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.6% - (319)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.2% - (142)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.5% - (76)
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