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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, June 19
Gosford Race 4 - 1200m Maiden
Miss Firestar (ex: My Hussy) Tnr: David Pfieffer Rdr: Jason Collett
Kilcoy Race 1 - 800m Maiden
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic) Tnr: Indiana Turner Rdr: Nozi Tomizawa
Friday, June 20
Canberra Acton Race 3 - 1080m Benchmark 60
Miss Scoop (ex: Martha Heights) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Claire Ramsbotham
Coffs Harbour Race 7 - 1505m Benchmark 58
He's A Copy Boy (ex: Aquabelle) Tnr: Samantha McGuren Rdr: Ben Looker
Rockhampton Race 6 - 1200m Open
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Sean Cormack
Saturday, June 21
Morphettville Race 7 - 1100m Class 2
Press Express (ex: Down The Corridor) Tnr: Peter Hardacre Rdr: Teagan Voorham
Queanbeyan Race 6 - 1460m Benchmark 58
Fairness Is Best (ex: Qarah) Tnr: Luke Pepper Rdr: Jack Baker
Randwick Race 2 - 1200m Class 3
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Sunday, June 22
Wagga Race 7 - 1300m Class 1
Miss Fennell (ex: Big On Bling) Tnr: Darrell Burnet Rdr: Blaike McDougall
Saturday, June 21
Donald Race 4 - 1006m Restricted 58 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Warwick Race 5 - 800m Maiden 0
Miss Impressive (ex: Arabic)
Tnr: Indiana Turner
Sunday, June 22
Cranbourne Race 5 - 1000m Restricted 64 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Cranbourne Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Deadly Press (ex: Annecy)
Tnr: Nick Ryan
Echuca Race 4 - 1100m Restricted 58 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Monday, June 23
Narromine Race 2 - 800m Benchmark 58 0
Jo Jo Sun (ex: Full Bloom)
Tnr: Andrew Macdonald
Narromine Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Bylong (ex: Letyahairhangdown)
Tnr: Brett Robb
Narrative (ex: Brazilian Princess)
Tnr: Krissie Simpkins
Scone Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 66 0
Pearls Treasure (ex: Lady Of Prospect)
Tnr: Paul Perry
Scone Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 58 0
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant)
Tnr: L and C Curtis
Tuesday, June 24
Port Macquarie Race 4 - 1800m Class 1 0
Rosso Nero (ex: Cleoestelle)
Tnr: Brett Bellamy
Wyong Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel

Sales

Top Sales

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

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Gosford
Race 4 Miss Firestar 3f ex: My Hussy
Kilcoy
Race 1 Miss Impressive 4m ex: Arabic
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.4% - (309)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.4% - (139)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.5% - (74)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.6% - (20)
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