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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

Wednesday, May 1
Happy Valley Race 9 - 1200m Class 3
Act Of Faith (ex: Encrypted) Tnr: John Size Rdr: Anthony Hamelin
Murray Bridge Gh Race 4 - 1400m Class 2
Hot Off (ex: Vonetta) Tnr: D and O Clarken Macgillivray Rdr: Tala Hutchinson
Warrnambool Race 3 - 1200m Open
The Daily Planet (ex: Ivory Jane) Tnr: Aaron Purcell Rdr: Daniel Moor
Warrnambool Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 70
Presser (ex: Lady Primrose) Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: Declan Bates
Thursday, May 2
Rockhampton Race 5 - 1300m Maiden
Makin' Statements (ex: Pearly Court) Tnr: Matt Kropp Rdr: Alisha Donald
Wagga Race 3 - 1400m Maiden
Messaggero (ex: Calaluna) Tnr: Norm Gardner Rdr:
Wagga Race 4 - 1600m Class 1
Artist (ex: Flaming June) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Jack Martin
Wagga Race 6 - 1400m Class 2
Bobotov (ex: Lolavie) Tnr: Rob Wellington Rdr: Fiona Sandkuhl
Wyong Race 2 - 1300m Maiden
Wild Flash (ex: Nights On Fire) Tnr: Patrick Cleave Rdr: Adam Hyeronimus
Wyong Race 3 - 1350m Maiden
Wild Flash (ex: Nights On Fire) Tnr: Patrick Cleave Rdr: Braith Nock
Other Nominations ▼
Friday, May 3
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 64 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Saab Hasan
Echuca Race 6 - 1300m Benchmark 58 0
Sirius Statement (ex: Sirius Miss)
Tnr: Saab Hasan
Kilcoy Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Diamond Flyer (ex: Della's Diamond)
Tnr: Ben Robinson
Kilcoy Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Alpine Lady (ex: Swiss Alps)
Tnr: Paul L Shailer
Press Lightly (ex: Lightly Dusted)
Tnr: Taryn Churchill
Muswellbrook Race 3 - 1280m Benchmark 58 0
Press The Pedal (ex: Sinequanon)
Tnr: Luke Pepper
Muswellbrook Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Sister Josephine (ex: Eurostar)
Tnr: Pat Farrell
Muswellbrook Race 6 - 1280m Maiden 0
Lord Of The Dance (ex: Saltatio)
Tnr: Pat Farrell
Sister Josephine (ex: Eurostar)
Tnr: Pat Farrell
Saturday, May 4
Barcaldine Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Mr Media (ex: Evil Sisters)
Tnr: Raymond Frazer
Beaudesert Race 4 - 1100m Restricted 58 0
Alpine Lady (ex: Swiss Alps)
Tnr: Paul L Shailer
Binnaway Race 4 - 1200m Class 2 0
Super Vogue (ex: Duble Take)
Tnr: Kieren Hazelton
Boorowa Race 3 - 1000m Open 0
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral)
Tnr: Connie Greig
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr2
Press Link (ex: Villa De Madrid)
Tnr: Robert Heathcote
Eagle Farm Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 78 0
Magnetic (ex: Lucky Direction)
Tnr: Jack Bruce
Hawkesbury Race 4 - 1100m Open LR
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 78 0
No Statement (ex: Berning Affair)
Tnr: Mike Van Gestel
Lismore Race 1 - 1100m Benchmark 50 0
Alpine Lady (ex: Swiss Alps)
Tnr: Paul L Shailer
Lismore Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Pass The Wine (ex: Chinese Wine)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Sunday, May 5
Bathurst Race 3 - 1100m Class 1 0
Better Judgement (ex: Ephoral)
Tnr: Connie Greig
Bathurst Race 5 - 1100m Maiden 0
Feimazuo (ex: Shirl Pegasus)
Tnr: Alison Smith
Wicked Testimony (ex: Devilish Diva)
Tnr: Cameron Crockett
Devonport Synthetic Race 3 - 1009m Class 1 0
Positive Press (ex: Waruna)
Tnr: Leanne Gaffney
Devonport Synthetic Race 4 - 1150m Benchmark 60 0
Positive Press (ex: Waruna)
Tnr: Leanne Gaffney
Sale Race 7 - 1728m Benchmark 64 0
Korobeiniki (ex: Hidden Spirit)
Tnr: Nick Harnett
Monday, May 6
Gunnedah Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
No Filter (ex: Inside Line)
Tnr: Luke A Thomas
Ipswich Race 3 - 1200m Class 1 0
Diamond Flyer (ex: Della's Diamond)
Tnr: Ben Robinson

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

Murray Bridge Gh
Race 4 Hot Off 3g ex: Vonetta
Warrnambool
Race 3 The Daily Planet 2g ex: Ivory Jane
Race 10 Presser 5g ex: Lady Primrose
Happy Valley
Race 9 Act Of Faith 5g ex: Encrypted
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Yesterday's Results

1st Quirindi: Presswin 3g ex Shawinigan
2nd Grafton: Full Press 6g ex Max It Out
2nd Quirindi: Dolly Jayne 4m ex Unknown Destiny
3rd Quirindi: Callie Cool 3f ex Aspen Lass
Click here for more results.

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
55.2% - (222)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.1% - (105)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
14.4% - (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
Fast 'N' Famous
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Kitty Cat Chat
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

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