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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, February 21
Moonee Valley Race 4 - 955m Benchmark 78
Bold Print (ex: Kindness) Tnr: Rachael Cunningham Rdr: Craig Williams
Mackay Race 2 - 1100m Class 6
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Justin P Stanley
Mt Barker Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Flametree Lady (ex: Gaelic Dream) Tnr: Indianna Weinert Rdr: Alex Hearn
Mt Barker Race 5 - 1300m Class 2
Silver Bo (ex: Cupid Shuffle) Tnr: Jemma Collins Rdr: Kate Pateman
Quirindi Race 4 - 1450m Maiden
Pressalina (ex: Saturlina) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr:
Quirindi Race 7 - 1600m Open
Full Press (ex: Max It Out) Tnr: Brett Dodson Rdr: Luke Rolls
Saturday, February 22
Doomben Race 5 - 1615m Benchmark 70
Full Press (ex: Max It Out) Tnr: Brett Dodson Rdr:
Gosford Race 5 - 1600m Maiden
Another Road (ex: Spotty Socks) Tnr: Rodney Bailey Rdr: Jess Taylor
Morphettville Race 6 - 1200m Restricted 68
Press Express (ex: Down The Corridor) Tnr: Peter Hardacre Rdr: Teagan Voorham
Rosehill Race 2 - 1300m Class 3
Off The Press (ex: Madam Zabeel) Tnr: Cody Morgan Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Toowoomba Race 1 - 1300m Class 1
Press Yes (ex: Jimmy Says Yes) Tnr: Rob Bowen Rdr:
Sunday, February 23
Ashburton Race 1 - 1400m Restricted 60
Asterial (ex: Anisette) Tnr: R and A Mckay Rdr: Leah Hemi
Balaklava Race 1 - 2200m Maiden
Little Chicago (ex: Miss Blevitone) Tnr: Lewis and Eliza Grantham Rdr: Caitlyn Munro
Mudgee Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Pressalina (ex: Saturlina) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr: Billy Cray
Mudgee Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Winning Statement (ex: Bondini) Tnr: Kristen Buchanan Rdr: Reece Jones
Mudgee Race 7 - 1200m Class 1
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Reece Jones
Sha Tin Race 3 - 1400m Class 4
Lucky Sam Gor (ex: Giovanna Bella) Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Luke Ferraris
Sha Tin Race 10 - 1200m Class 3
Young Superstar (ex: Rich Pickings) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Matthew Chadwick
Tuesday, February 25
Sale Race 1 - 1210m Maiden 0
Factcheck (ex: Our Affirmative)
Tnr: Robbie Laing
Sale Race 5 - 1210m Benchmark 58 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Sale Race 6 - 1010m Benchmark 64 0
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream)
Tnr: Steven Noble
Sale Race 7 - 1423m Benchmark 64 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Taree Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 66 0
Pearls Treasure (ex: Lady Of Prospect)
Tnr: Paul Perry
Wednesday, February 26
Port Lincoln Race 3 - 1000m Restricted 54 0
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Sandown-Hillside Race 1 - 1300m Maiden 0
Factcheck (ex: Our Affirmative)
Tnr: Robbie Laing
Sandown-Hillside Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Sandown-Hillside Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 74 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood

Sales

Top Sales

2022 ex Star Effort(Aus)
$900

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Moonee Valley
Race 4 Bold Print 4g ex: Kindness
Mackay
Race 2 Cherry Rose 4m ex: Bingo Rose
Mt Barker
Race 2 Flametree Lady 3f ex: Gaelic Dream
Race 5 Silver Bo 7m ex: Cupid Shuffle
Quirindi
Race 4 Pressalina 4m ex: Saturlina
Race 7 Full Press 7g ex: Max It Out
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Yesterday's Results

1st Pakenham: Sirius Statement 5m ex Sirius Miss
3rd Hawkesbury: Supreme Statement 3c ex Just Victoria
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.6% - (295)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.7% - (134)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.8% - (72)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
2.9% - (15)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1% - (5)
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
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
Hussonet
5 wnrs Act Of Faith

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