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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
2025 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

Novara Park confirms 2025 service fees

In line with the current economic climate, Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo has made adjustments to the service fees for the stud’s four-strong stallion roster.

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.

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, December 6
Albury Race 2 - 1400m Class 1
Made Easy (ex: Nomorepetulance) Tnr: Gary Colvin Rdr: Holly Durnan
Albury Race 6 - 1175m Benchmark 58
Altrove (ex: Red Centre) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr: Faith Collins
Gold Coast Race 7 - 1300m Class 1
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit) Tnr: Jeff Dunn Rdr: Jett Newman
Geraldton Race 4 - 1213m BenchMark 58+
Sparkle Corner (ex: Divergence) Tnr: Ron K Cowl Rdr: Taj Dyson
Gunnedah Race 3 - 1000m Maiden
Imastatement (ex: Invincible Thunder) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr:
Wangaratta Race 8 - 1100m Restricted 56
Dream Statement (ex: Day Dream) Tnr: Steven Noble Rdr: Samantha Noble
Wangaratta Race 10 - 1300m Restricted 56
Altrove (ex: Red Centre) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr:
Sunday, December 7
Armidale Race 4 - 1300m Class 2
Chica Del Mar (ex: Maritess) Tnr: Lou Mary Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Armidale Race 5 - 1900m Benchmark 74
Full Press (ex: Max It Out) Tnr: Brett Dodson Rdr: Grady Spokes
Bunbury Race 4 - 1200m Maiden
Bulletin Beau (ex: Only She Can) Tnr: Robert and Kate Witten Rdr: Shaun O'Donnell
Bunbury Race 7 - 1200m Class 5
Imapagethree Girl (ex: Chichi Dancer) Tnr: Mack Hall Rdr: Holly Watson
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 64
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair) Tnr: Mike Van Gestel Rdr: Olivia Chambers
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 2200m Benchmark 58
Up And Comer (ex: Late Bloomer) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Sha Tin Race 8 - 1200m Class 2
Gorgeous Win (ex: Hollywell) Tnr: C S Shum Rdr: Hugh Bowman
Sha Tin Race 10 - 1400m Class 3
Lucky Sam Gor (ex: Giovanna Bella) Tnr: Mark Newnham Rdr: Matthew Poon
Monday, December 8
Dubbo Race 4 - 1000m Maiden
Comobella (ex: I'm Imogen) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Izzy Neale
Dubbo Race 4 - 1000m Maiden
Imastatement (ex: Invincible Thunder) Tnr: Brett Robb Rdr: Clayton Gallagher
Tuncurry Race 1 - 1000m Maiden
Cool Turn (ex: Madam Zabeel) Tnr: Jeremy Sylvester Rdr: Mollie Fitzgerald
Tuesday, December 9
Ballina Race 4 - 1400m Class 1
Gerry's Pick (ex: Reach The Summit) Tnr: Jeff Dunn Rdr: Anthony Allen
Hamilton Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 56
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane) Tnr: Aaron Purcell Rdr: Linda Meech
Rockhampton Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 60
Presszora (ex: Koizora) Tnr: Clinton Taylor Rdr: Ashley Butler
Wednesday, December 10
Ipswich Race 2 - 2150m Class 2 0
Up And Comer (ex: Late Bloomer)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Sandown-Lakeside Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 66 0
Mr Assertive (ex: Very Dogmatic)
Tnr: M and L Kavanagh
Sandown-Lakeside Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Gavin Bedggood
Thursday, December 11
Dalby Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 55 0
Sweetpea Moochi (ex: Lady Moochi)
Tnr: C and K Geran
Scone Race 3 - 1000m Class 3 0
Pearls Treasure (ex: Lady Of Prospect)
Tnr: Paul Perry

Sales

Top Sales

2023 ex Calypso Queen(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Runners Today

Albury
Race 2 Made Easy 4g ex: Nomorepetulance
Race 6 Altrove 6m ex: Red Centre
Geraldton
Race 4 Sparkle Corner 6g ex: Divergence
Wangaratta
Race 8 Dream Statement 6m ex: Day Dream
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Yesterday's Results

1st Gatton: Snugg 4m ex Secrets Sleeping
1st Randwick-Kensington: Off The Press 5g ex Madam Zabeel
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
56.1% - (335)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26% - (155)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
13.2% - (79)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.7% - (22)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1% - (6)
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
Onemorenomore
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Equation
Invincible Spirit
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Press Down
Fast 'N' Famous
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Kitty Cat Chat
Keep The Faith
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Incredulous Dream
More Than Ready
10 wnrs Presser
Lonhro
6 wnrs Better Judgement
Magic Albert
6 wnrs Cherry Rose

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