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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
2023 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 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.

Smart Kiwi 3YO Sold to Hong Kong

Unbeaten three-year-old Press Charges has been sold and will continue his career in Hong Kong.

Staphanos heads Novara Park roster

Luigi Muollo’s Novara Park Stud near Cambridge will stand four stallions this season, spear-headed by exciting young stallion Staphanos at $15,000 + GST.

Press Statement to Novara Park

Group One-winning stallion Press Statement will stand at Novara Park, near Cambridge, this coming breeding season.

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, April 23
Townsville Race 5 - 1000m Open
Craicaro (ex: Light Mover) Tnr: Peter Cullen Rdr: Chris Whiteley
Wednesday, April 24
Ipswich Race 6 - 1690m Maiden
Makin' Statements (ex: Pearly Court) Tnr: Matt Kropp Rdr: Madeleine Wishart
Thursday, April 25
Bathurst Race 1 - 1100m Maiden
Jackabrae Lad (ex: Wutai Mountain) Tnr: Clint Lundholm Rdr: Zoe Hunt
Beaudesert Race 5 - 1100m Maiden
Pass The Wine (ex: Chinese Wine) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr: Justin Huxtable
Beaudesert Race 6 - 1100m Class 2
Alpine Lady (ex: Swiss Alps) Tnr: Paul L Shailer Rdr: Anthony Allen
Beaudesert Race 6 - 1100m Class 2
Diamond Flyer (ex: Della's Diamond) Tnr: Ben Robinson Rdr: Jason Taylor
Deniliquin Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 66
Media Chick (ex: Palo Duro) Tnr: Cindy Browne Rdr: Jason Lyon
Flemington Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 70
Confessed (ex: Absolvent) Tnr: Andrew Dale Rdr: Cory Parish
Gawler Race 1 - 1722m Maiden
Little Chicago (ex: Miss Blevitone) Tnr: Lewis Grantham Rdr: Dylan Caboche
Gosford Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Jamakin Money (ex: Reggae) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Grant Buckley
Gosford Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Island Lass (ex: Miss Elba) Tnr: Terry Drayton Rdr:
Gosford Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Victorella (ex: Waveline) Tnr: Louise Munce Rdr:
Moe Race 7 - 1628m Benchmark 58
Reparter (ex: Hot Streak) Tnr: Jason Evans Rdr: Thomas Stockdale
Murwillumbah Race 4 - 1100m Maiden
Pass The Wine (ex: Chinese Wine) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr: Jace McMurray
Nyngan Race 3 - 1100m Class 1
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral) Tnr: Connie Greig Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Going Dutch (ex: Split The Bill) Tnr: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Saturday, April 27
Morphettville Race 8 - 1200m Open Gr1
Roots (ex: Arctic Success) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: James McDonald
Other Nominations ▼
Friday, April 26
Cranbourne Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Confessed (ex: Absolvent)
Tnr: Andrew Dale
Moruya Race 6 - 1010m Maiden 0
Chancey's Girl (ex: Overcome)
Tnr: Luke Musson
Tamworth Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Lord Of The Dance (ex: Saltatio)
Tnr: Pat Farrell
Sister Josephine (ex: Eurostar)
Tnr: Pat Farrell
Tamworth Race 8 - 1000m Open 0
Supreme Statement (ex: Just Victoria)
Tnr: Stephen Jones
Saturday, April 27
Ascot Race 4 - 1200m Rest 1 Metro Win 0
Cross Statement (ex: Spurcross)
Tnr: Jim P Taylor
Ascot Race 8 - 1200m BenchMark 72+ 0
Cross Statement (ex: Spurcross)
Tnr: Jim P Taylor
Ballina Race 2 - 1250m Benchmark 50 0
Diamond Flyer (ex: Della's Diamond)
Tnr: Ben Robinson
Press Lightly (ex: Lightly Dusted)
Tnr: Taryn Churchill
Ballina Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Pass The Wine (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Caulfield Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Daily Bugle (ex: Hold Me Closer)
Tnr: R and M Griffiths and De Kock
Eagle Farm Race 3 - 1600m Open LR
Pier Pressure (ex: Perissa)
Tnr: Kris Lees
Gold Coast Poly Race 3 - 1200m Class 1 0
Alpine Lady (ex: Swiss Alps)
Tnr: Paul L Shailer
Gold Coast Poly Race 9 - 1050m Maiden 0
Pass The Wine (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Innisfail Race 3 - 900m Benchmark 60 0
Sheez Marvellous (ex: Marvellous That)
Tnr: Alby Molino
Longreach Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Mr Media (ex: Evil Sisters)
Tnr: Raymond Frazer
Merriwa Race 4 - 1350m Class 2 0
Neddy (ex: Nadezda)
Tnr: Tim McIntosh
Super Vogue (ex: Duble Take)
Tnr: Kieren Hazelton
Tomingley Race 3 - 800m Open 0
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral)
Tnr: Connie Greig
Sunday, April 28
Ballarat Race 1 - 1400m Maiden 0
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane)
Tnr: Aaron Purcell
Narromine Race 2 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral)
Tnr: Connie Greig
Narromine Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 50 0
Neddy (ex: Nadezda)
Tnr: Tim McIntosh
Narromine Race 5 - 1100m Maiden 0
Wotastatement (ex: Sinequanon)
Tnr: Clint Lundholm
Feimazuo (ex: Shirl Pegasus)
Tnr: Alison Smith
Narromine Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
Jackabrae Lad (ex: Wutai Mountain)
Tnr: Clint Lundholm
Presswin (ex: Shawinigan)
Tnr: Brett Thompson
Strathalbyn Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 56 0
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Strathalbyn Race 6 - 1350m Maiden 0
Little Chicago (ex: Miss Blevitone)
Tnr: Lewis Grantham
Taree Race 3 - 1007m Class 3 0
Victorella (ex: Waveline)
Tnr: Louise Munce
Taree Race 5 - 1007m Maiden 0
Sister Josephine (ex: Eurostar)
Tnr: Pat Farrell
Taree Race 7 - 1614m Maiden 0
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess)
Tnr: Damien Lane
Monday, April 29
Thangool Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 45 0
Media Hype (ex: Precious Metals)
Tnr: A Joseph Jones

Sales

Top Sales

2022 ex Cosmic Deluxe(AUS)
$0
2022 ex Life Changing(AUS)
$0
2023 ex Armina(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Townsville
Race 5 Craicaro 3f ex: Light Mover 4th
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Yesterday's Results

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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
55.1% - (221)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.2% - (105)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
14.5% - (58)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.5% - (14)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.7% - (3)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Encosta De Lago
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Hold The Press
Northern Meteor
5 wnrs , (1 sw) Press Charges
Big Brown
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Roots
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
8 wnrs Cartography
Lonhro
6 wnrs Gently Rolled
Mossman
5 wnrs Cross Statement
Congrats
4 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

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Fee History

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

Derryn , Unite And Conquer