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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

Thursday, November 21
Albury Race 6 - 1175m Benchmark 58
Bobotov (ex: Lolavie) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr: Cory Parish
Friday, November 22
Bong Bong Race 2 - 1000m Class 2
Callie Cool (ex: Aspen Lass) Tnr: Jeremy Sylvester Rdr: Ricky Blewitt
Coffs Harbour Race 5 - 1400m Maiden
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit) Tnr: Andrew Parramore Rdr: Andrew Gibbons
Cairns Race 7 - 1250m Class 2
Candlelit (ex: Moodlighting) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Jackson Murphy
Cairns Race 7 - 1250m Class 2
Journo (ex: Lights Landing) Tnr: Fred Wieland Rdr: Sean Cormack
Grafton Race 5 - 1410m Maiden
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit) Tnr: Andrew Parramore Rdr: Andrew Gibbons
New Plymouth Raceway Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 65
Winston (ex: Equanimity) Tnr: T and V Keegan Rdr: Liam Kauri
Orange Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 58
Brief Statement (ex: Brevity) Tnr: Alison Smith Rdr: Jordan Quince
Port Lincoln Race 9 - 1210m Restricted 58
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe) Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop Rdr: Brooke King
Saturday, November 23
Doomben Race 6 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Justin P Stanley
Hay Race 4 - 1400m Open
Toretto (ex: Airways) Tnr: Russell Green Rdr: Cameron Quilty
Kembla Grange Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 78
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair) Tnr: Mike Van Gestel Rdr: Reece Jones
Kembla Grange Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 78
Gently Rolled (ex: Exultation) Tnr: Bryce Heys Rdr: Adam Hyeronimus
Sunday, November 24
Ascot Park Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Kaaptivating (ex: Oneworld Onedream) Tnr: Sally Mckay Rdr:
Ascot Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Kaaptivating (ex: Oneworld Onedream) Tnr: Sally Mckay Rdr:
Canberra Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 75
Announcing (ex: Nova Rocha) Tnr: Danielle Seib Rdr: Alysha Collett
Narromine Race 5 - 1100m Class 1
Bylong (ex: Letyahairhangdown) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Shayleigh Ingelse
Narromine Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 58
Bush Telegraph (ex: Hides) Tnr: Scott Singleton Rdr: Mitch Stapleford
Tuesday, November 26
Ararat Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 58 0
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Ararat Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 58 0
Kimono (ex: Satin Robes)
Tnr: Dominic Sutton
Tamworth Race 4 - 1000m Class 2 0
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown)
Tnr: Ray Hartley
Wednesday, November 27
Gawler Race 3 - 1200m Class 1 0
Percidian (ex: Pentire Babe)
Tnr: Mark Lewis
Geelong Race 5 - 1200m Class 1 0
Runaway Statement (ex: Spoils)
Tnr: Phillip Stokes
Geelong Race 6 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Geelong Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Kimono (ex: Satin Robes)
Tnr: Dominic Sutton
Runaway Statement (ex: Spoils)
Tnr: Phillip Stokes
Geelong Race 8 - 1500m Benchmark 64 0
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
2
$4,800
$4,800
$9,000
2023
16
$24,965.63
$16,000
$115,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Cosmic Deluxe(AUS)
$9,000
2023 ex Armina(AUS)
$1,000
2022 ex Life Changing(Aus)
$600
2022 ex You're Funny(AUS)
$0
2022 ex Communicating(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Albury
Race 6 Bobotov 5g ex: Lolavie 2nd
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
57.4% - (272)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.5% - (121)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.3% - (63)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3% - (14)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.8% - (4)
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
Invincible Spirit
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Press Down
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

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