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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

Saturday, April 27
Ascot Race 8 - 1200m Rest 1 Metro Win
Cross Statement (ex: Spurcross) Tnr: Jim P Taylor Rdr: Madi Derrick
Eagle Farm Race 9 - 1600m Open
Pier Pressure (ex: Perissa) Tnr: Kris Lees Rdr: Andrew Mallyon
Gold Coast Poly Race 5 - 1050m Maiden
Pass The Wine (ex: Chinese Wine) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr: Noel Callow
Merriwa Race 3 - 1350m Class 2
Super Vogue (ex: Duble Take) Tnr: Kieren Hazelton Rdr: James Rogers
Merriwa Race 3 - 1350m Class 2
Neddy (ex: Nadezda) Tnr: Tim McIntosh Rdr: Michael Squires
Morphettville Race 4 - 1100m Open Gr3
Press Down (ex: Down The Corridor) Tnr: Peter Hardacre Rdr: Callan Murray
Morphettville Race 8 - 1200m Open Gr1
Roots (ex: Arctic Success) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: James McDonald
Tomingley Race 2 - 800m Open
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral) Tnr: Connie Greig Rdr: Leandro Ribeiro
Sunday, April 28
Narromine Race 1 - 1100m Maiden
Presswin (ex: Shawinigan) Tnr: Brett Thompson Rdr: Shayleigh Ingelse
Narromine Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Wotastatement (ex: Sinequanon) Tnr: Clint Lundholm Rdr: Jake Pracey-Holmes
Narromine Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 58
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral) Tnr: Connie Greig Rdr:
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1100m Open
Cherry Rose (ex: Bingo Rose) Tnr: Jamie McConachy Rdr: Justin P Stanley
Strathalbyn Race 4 - 1350m Maiden
Little Chicago (ex: Miss Blevitone) Tnr: Lewis Grantham Rdr: Ivy Lam
Strathalbyn Race 6 - 1100m Benchmark 56
Hayzee Fantayzee (ex: Rooibos Deluxe) Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop Rdr: Tala Hutchinson
Taree Race 1 - 1614m Maiden
Oakfield Peewee (ex: Oakfield Duchess) Tnr: Damien Lane Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Taree Race 6 - 1007m Class 3
Victorella (ex: Waveline) Tnr: Louise Munce Rdr: Jenny Duggan
Monday, April 29
Inverell Race 1 - 1050m Maiden
Crafty Krumpet (ex: Cyclone Annie) Tnr: Peter G Sinclair Rdr: Jacob Golden
Thangool Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 45
Media Hype (ex: Precious Metals) Tnr: A Joseph Jones Rdr: Brodie Moffat
Tuesday, April 30
Grafton Race 7 - 1610m Benchmark 82
Full Press (ex: Max It Out) Tnr: Brett Dodson Rdr: Danny Peisley
Grafton Race 9 - 1181m Class 1
Lidia (ex: Hansom Cab) Tnr: Brett Bellamy Rdr: Mollie Fitzgerald
Quirindi Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Presswin (ex: Shawinigan) Tnr: Brett Thompson Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Quirindi Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Sister Josephine (ex: Eurostar) Tnr: Pat Farrell Rdr:
Quirindi Race 5 - 1000m Maiden
Callie Cool (ex: Aspen Lass) Tnr: Jeremy Sylvester Rdr: Mikayla Weir
Quirindi Race 5 - 1000m Maiden
Sister Josephine (ex: Eurostar) Tnr: Pat Farrell Rdr: Ella Drew
Quirindi Race 6 - 1000m Class 1
Ardonaugh (ex: Barely Brown) Tnr: Ray Hartley Rdr: Ashley Morgan
Quirindi Race 6 - 1000m Class 1
Jo Jo Sun (ex: Full Bloom) Tnr: Andrew Macdonald Rdr: Jenny Duggan
Quirindi Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 58
Dolly Jayne (ex: Unknown Destiny) Tnr: John W Ramsey Rdr:
Townsville Race 6 - 1200m Open
Craicaro (ex: Light Mover) Tnr: Peter Cullen Rdr: Adrian Layt
Other Nominations ▼
Wednesday, May 1
Ipswich Race 4 - 1200m Class 3 0
Press Lightly (ex: Lightly Dusted)
Tnr: Taryn Churchill
Ipswich Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Going Dutch (ex: Split The Bill)
Tnr: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith
Murray Bridge Gh Race 1 - 1400m Class 2 0
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta)
Tnr: D and O Clarken Macgillivray
Murray Bridge Gh Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta)
Tnr: D and O Clarken Macgillivray
Warrnambool Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane)
Tnr: Aaron Purcell
Warrnambool Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose)
Tnr: Archie Alexander
Thursday, May 2
Rockhampton Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Makin' Statements (ex: Pearly Court)
Tnr: Matt Kropp
Wagga Race 4 - 1400m Class 2 0
Artist (ex: Flaming June)
Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones
Bobotov (ex: Lolavie)
Tnr: Rob Wellington
Wagga Race 5 - 1600m Class 1 0
Artist (ex: Flaming June)
Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones
Wagga Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Messaggero (ex: Calaluna)
Tnr: Norm Gardner
Wyong Race 3 - 1100m Benchmark 64 0
Island Lass (ex: Miss Elba)
Tnr: Terry Drayton
Victorella (ex: Waveline)
Tnr: Louise Munce
Wyong Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Wild Flash (ex: Nights On Fire)
Tnr: Patrick Cleave
Wyong Race 7 - 1350m Maiden 0
Wild Flash (ex: Nights On Fire)
Tnr: Patrick Cleave

Sales

Top Sales

2022 ex You're Funny(AUS)
$0
2022 ex Communicating(AUS)
$0
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

Ascot
Race 8 Cross Statement 6g ex: Spurcross
Eagle Farm
Race 9 Pier Pressure 3f ex: Perissa
Morphettville
Race 4 Press Down 4g ex: Down The Corridor
Race 8 Roots 5m ex: Arctic Success
Merriwa
Race 3 Super Vogue 5m ex: Duble Take
Race 3 Neddy 4g ex: Nadezda
Tomingley
Race 2 Better Judgement 4m ex: Ephoral
Gold Coast Poly
Race 5 Pass The Wine 3g ex: Chinese Wine
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Tamworth: Supreme Statement 2c ex Just Victoria
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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
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
Hussonet
4 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

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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