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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, March 28
Cranbourne Race 4 - 1400m Maiden
Media Brief (ex: Miss Belief) Tnr: Gerard Moloney Rdr: Patrick Moloney
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 64
Rosa Juliet (ex: Forbidden Rose) Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: Declan Bates
Muswellbrook Race 2 - 1280m Benchmark 58
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Wellington Race 3 - 900m Maiden
Imastatement (ex: Invincible Thunder) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr:
Wellington Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 50
Callie Cool (ex: Aspen Lass) Tnr: Jeremy Sylvester Rdr: Shannen Llewellyn
Saturday, March 29
Monto Race 4 - 1200m Open
Mocial Chief (ex: Total Response) Tnr: Josh Oliver Rdr: Adam Sewell
Wyong Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 68
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Grant Buckley
Sunday, March 30
Port Lincoln Race 6 - 1210m Class 2
Dawn Issue (ex: Victoria Dawn) Tnr: B John Cozamanis Rdr: S H Sit
Port Lincoln Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 60
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe) Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop Rdr:
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1000m Class 1
Riva D'amor (ex: Riva Del Mar) Tnr: Leanne Hartley Rdr: Dan McGillivray
Sha Tin Race 7 - 1200m Open Gr2
Gorgeous Win (ex: Hollywell) Tnr: C S Shum Rdr: Andrea Atzeni
Monday, March 31
Ballina Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 66
Pressalong (ex: Bounding Along) Tnr: Stephen Lee Rdr: Jett Newman
Nowra Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 58
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant) Tnr: L and C Curtis Rdr: Jeff Penza
Nowra Race 4 - 1600m Benchmark 58
Artist (ex: Flaming June) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Alysha Collett
Tuesday, April 1
Newcastle Race 2 - 900m Class 1
Runranirun (ex: Marju Rani) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Jay Ford
Newcastle Race 4 - 1890m Benchmark 64
Ilovenews (ex: Leica Savant) Tnr: L and C Curtis Rdr: Jeff Penza
Tamworth Race 4 - 1200m Maiden
Winning Statement (ex: Bondini) Tnr: Sue Bigg Rdr: Hannah Johnston
Tamworth Race 7 - 1200m Class 2
News Bound (ex: Bring A Gazelle) Tnr: Rodney Northam Rdr: Leeshelle Small
Wednesday, April 2
Balaklava Race 5 - 2200m Class 1 0
Little Chicago (ex: Miss Blevitone)
Tnr: Stephen Theodore
Warwick Farm Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 78 0
Rumours Abound (ex: Tiffany's)
Tnr: Ron Stubbs
Thursday, April 3
Wyong Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 64 0
Pearls Treasure (ex: Lady Of Prospect)
Tnr: Paul Perry
Wyong Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 64 0
Bush Telegraph (ex: Hides)
Tnr: Scott Singleton
Wyong Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Sutton Road (ex: Sutton Queen)
Tnr: Rodney Bailey

Sales

Top Sales

2022 ex Star Effort(Aus)
$900

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Cranbourne
Race 4 Media Brief 3f ex: Miss Belief 5th
Race 6 Rosa Juliet 4m ex: Forbidden Rose 9th
Muswellbrook
Race 2 Oakfield Peewee 4g ex: Oakfield Duchess 5th
Wellington
Race 7 Callie Cool 4m ex: Aspen Lass 7th
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.5% - (299)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.7% - (136)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.6% - (72)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.2% - (17)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.9% - (5)
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