PRESS STATEMENT (AUS)
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HINCHINBROOK (AUS) (Bay 2007-Stud 2011). 2 wins at 2, AJC Skyline S., Gr.3. Half-brother to SW Snitzel and SW Viennese. Leading Aust. First Season Sire 2014-15. Sire of 85 rnrs, 35 wnrs, inc. SW Press Statement (BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1), Whispering Brook, Samara Dancer, Flippant, SP Brooklyn, Rhi's Rocket, Spright, Old Trieste and of Miss Amajardan, Najmaat, Carriages, Brooklyn Storm, Danglissa Girl, Edge Away, Kandinsky, Shipwrecked, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.
1st dam KAAPTIVE EMPRESS, by Kaaptive Edition. 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$88,600, AJC Sledmere H., 3d STC Wentworthville Leagues Ladies Bowls H., Blackwoods Sutton Tools H., Bright Print H. Half-sister to PRESS STATEMENT (c. by Hinchinbrook). 6 wins. See below. PRESSDAY (c. by Domesday). 5 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, US$27,480, A$852,400, BRC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1, Champagne Classic, Gr.2, Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, AJC Preferred Seating 2YO H., 3d AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, Santa Anita Joe Hernandez H., L. Will Impress (g. by Beautiful Crown). 7 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$98,445, 2d BRC Facebook.com H., Kirks H. Emperor Albert (g. by Magic Albert). 3 wins to 1500m. Presslist (f. by Librettist). Placed at 3, 2d ATC Penrith Air Supply Brivis P., 3d ATC Broadmeadow P., Landmark Hotel Eastwood P.
2nd dam NILE EMPRESS, by Upper Nile. 6 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, Garden State Oaklyn S., L, York Brewery Centenary S., 2d Garden State Bellmawr S., L, 3d Keystone Poquessing H., L. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:- Kaaptive Empress. 9 wins. See above. Nikmat. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, MVRC Sunicrust Bakeries H., 2d SAJC Carrington Champagne H., 3d SAJC Dr Pepper Mile H., VATC Nicopolis H. Goin and Growin. 2 wins at 1½m, 2m, Haydock Hawthorn H. Quaglino. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m. Dam of- DINNER DATE (Mossman). Winner at 2, A$80,307, MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 3d VRC Ottawa S., L, SAJC Alan Sheppard H., MRC Hyland Race Colours H. Jackthegiantslayer. 2 wins at 1200m to 2015-16, SAJC Farmers Union Iced Coffee P., 2d SAJC Drink Driving? Grow Up H. Maybe Yes. Winner at 1200m. Dam of- THE MIGHTY LIONS (Grosvenor). 6 wins from 1300m to 2250m, NZ$171,225, A$148,300, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, ARC Aim Proximity H., VRC Rosteron Staff Rostering H., MRC Molly's Robe H., Savoir H., 2d Avondale Cup, Gr.1, TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, MRC Visit H., MVRC Mothers Milk Trophy H., 3d MRC Blink Bonny H., 4th Auckland Cup, Gr.1-twice, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, Gr.2, SAJC St Leger, L. Dam of- VAQUERA (High Chaparral). 3 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$213,630, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC Australian Turf Club H., 2d ATC Darley P., 3d BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, ATC Craven P., Gr.3, BRC Doomben Roses, Gr.3, ATC Might and Power H., 4th ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L. Promise Keeper (Success Express). 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$37,525, S$502,555, Singapore TC Open H., Avondale JC Laurie Eccles H., Hawke's Bay Enterprise Motor Group Ltd H., Waikato RC Loch Haven Thoroughbreds H., Singapore TC Class 2 H., Class 2 H., Benchmark 97 H., 2d Singapore TC Kranji Mile, Sgp-2, EW Barker Trophy, Sgp-2, Glenmorgan Sprint Trophy, Waikato RC JR Ryan H., Taranaki RC New Zealand Bloodstock H., Singapore TC Marsiling H., Merlion Trophy H., Benchmark 97 H.-twice, 3d Singapore TC Star Prince Challenge, Sgp-3, Class 1 H.-3 times, ARC Korean Air H., BOP RC Zest 2000 Ltd H. Grandissima (Savabeel). 2 wins at 1950m, 2000m, 2d CJC Warstep S., L. Marenostro. 7 wins from 1500m to 1600m, A$259,550, to 2015-16, ATC All Too Hard at Vinery H., TAB Rewards H., Forum Group H., McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d ATC Global Independent QC H., McGrath Estate Agents H., 3d ATC Ranvet H., Dooleys H., Cellarbrations H.
3rd dam I ASSUME, by Young Emperor. Placed in U.S.A. Sister to NILE EMPRESS (Upper Nile). 6 wins. See above. Shesaserenade. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 8½f in U.S.A. Dam of- Dear Dalila (Cherokee Fellow). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 5½f to 8½f, 2d Tampa Bay Hibiscus S., L, 3d Hialeah Bal Harbour S., L.
Race Record: 11 Starts 6-2-1 A$1,832,275. 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,832,275, to 2015-16, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Stan Fox S., Gr.2, TAB Place Multi 2YO P., TAB Place Multi H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Run to the Rose, Gr.2, 3d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.