PRESS STATEMENT 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,832,275, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, BRC JJ Atkins S., 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 H., Gr.2, 3d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1. He entered stud in Aust. in 2016. Sire of 142 progeny to race, 78 winners (54.0%), earnings of over $6.9 million, 3 stakes winners, 5 stakes placegetters, inc.

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KITTY CAT CHAT (17f, Fast 'n' Famous, One Cool Cat). 4 wins to 1250m to 2021-22, R214,975, Kenilworth Southern Cross S., Gr.2.

EQUATION (17g, Onemorenomore, Flying Spur). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m to 2020-21, A$230,665, Canberra Guineas, L, ATC Agency Real Estate H., Magna Grecia at Coolmore Australia 2YO H., 2d Illawarra TC Abax Contracting H.

INCREDULOUS DREAM (17f, Keep the Faith, Kenmare). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m to 2020-21, A$253,635, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, MRC QMS Media P., MRC (Mornington) IDS Security H., 2d Illawarra TC Evergreen Turf H., 3d MRC Bill Collins H.

Daily Bugle (18c, Danehill Dancer, Sir Tristram). 2 wins at 2 in 2020-21, A$297,450, MRC (Mornington) Cleanaway Sustainability Sires 2YO P., 2d MRC Ive Print 2YO H., 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Amanda Elliott H., L, 4th MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L.

Ironic Miss (18f, Danehill Dancer, Encosta de Lago). Winner at 1500m in 2021-22, 3d BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3.

Baby Wong (18g, More Than Ready, Zabeel). Winner at 2 in 2020-21, A$148,015, 2d BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge Doomben 2YO P., 3d BRC Phelan Ready S., L, ATC ACY Securities 2YO H.

Toomuchtobear (17g, High Chaparral, Casual Lies). 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m to 2021-22, A$331,940, ATC John Williams H., Bowermans Furniture H., Precise Air H., Sky Racing H., 2d ATC ACY Securities H., 3d ATC Parramatta Cup, L, 4th Canberra Cup, L.

Roots (18f, Big Brown, Covetous). 2 wins at 1200m in 2021-22, A$95,365, ATC Harry Angel First Yearlings H., 2d ATC Reginald Allen H., L, 3d ATC City Tattersalls Club H.

Spokesman (17g, Mujahid, Tierce). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1350m to 2021-22, A$148,135, ATC Easter Monday 2YO H., Canterbury League Club 2YO P., BRC TAB Venue Mode H., Ipswich TC Ieec.com.au H., 2d BRC Happy Birthday Wendy Rigby H., Ipswich TC Icare Support Services H., 3d ATC Canterbury League Club 2YO H.

Giovanna Run (17f, Iffraaj, Sir Tristram). Winner at 2, A$94,750, ATC Everest Carnival on Sale 2YO H., 2d ATC Grunt Standing at Yulong 2YO H.

Time Scale (17f, Hussonet, Zafonic). 5 wins to 1400m to 2021-22, A$165,610, WATC Amelia Park Lamb H., Heineken H., Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H.-twice, 2d WATC Crossman Memorial P., Old Mate's Sports Bar H., Peninsula Dining Room H., 3d WATC Breast Cancer Research H., Mrs Mac's Pi Day 2YO P., Glenroy Chaff H., Tabtouch Better Your Bet H.-twice.

Hold the Press (17f, Encosta de Lago, Knights Choice). 4 wins to 1300m to 2021-22, WRC Rat Tat Annual P., Otaki Maori RC Thorough Bred Exchange H., 2d WRC MG Tiling H., Manawatu RC The Oaks Stud Hong Kong JC Trophy, 3d Otaki Maori RC JCE Construct H., 4th Wellington Guineas, Gr.2.

Confessed (17f, Encosta de Lago, Hennessy). 4 wins to 1400m to 2021-22, A$134,530, BRC Silk Laser Clinics H., 2d SCTC Apache Chase at MM March H., 3d ATC Buy Better at Inglis H.

Free Foal (17g, Lonhro, Bletchingly). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m to 2021-22, HK$2,507,200, HKJC Oncidium H., Monaveen H., Blazing Speed H., 2d HKJC Arculli Trophy H., 3d HKJC Sai Wan Ho H., Beauty Flash H., Silverstrand H., Pak Tam Chung H.

Oakfield Arrow (17f, Perugino, Rustic Amber). 3 wins to 1400m to 2021-22, A$135,940, ATC Midway H., 2d ATC Midway H., 3d Clarence River JC Grafton Guineas.

Marcher Sur l'eau - Packing Famous (H.K.) (17g, Sadler's Wells, Cozzene). 3 wins from 1350m to 1800m to 2021-22, HKJC Tseung Kwan O H., Renfrew H.

Cross Statement (17g, Mossman, Flying Spur). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m to 2021-22, A$114,230, WATC Crown Perth H., 2d WATC Crown Perth H., Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H., Parvate Collective H., Cool Ridge H., Amelia Park H., 3d WATC Pennisula Dining Room H.

Scribe - Naboo Legend (H.K.) (18g, Zizou, Flying Spur). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in 2021-22, Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 3YO S.

Steel Win (17g, Encosta de Lago, Octagonal). 2 wins at 1200m to 2021-22, HKJC Lam Tin H., Wong Cup.

I Am News (17g, Hussonet, Danehill). 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m in 2021-22, MRC Ladbrokes Punter Assist H.

Newsreader (17f, Thorn Park, Show a Heart). 2 wins at 1200m in 2020-21, A$216,960, GCTC Magic Millions P., ATC Vinery Stud H., 3d ATC Cellarbrations 2YO H., Impending at Darley H., Vinery Stallions P., 4th ATC Reginald Allen H., L.

Hurry Hurry Gain (17g, Canny Lad, Rodrigo de Triano). 2 wins at 1200m in 2020-21, HKJC Harlech H., Matheson H., 2d HKJC Mai Po H.

Law Party (17g, Exceed and Excel, Singspiel). Winner at 1600m in 2021-22, BRC Spot Productions H., 2d ATC Agency Real Estate H., 3d BRC TAB Venue Mode H.

El Santo (17g, Pins, Grosvenor). 3 wins from 1400m to 1600m to 2021-22, A$84,300, 3d MVRC Bill Badger H.

Winston (17g, More Than Ready, Keeper). 2 wins at 1200m in 2020-21, 2d Taranaki RC City of New Plymouth Cup, 3d Manawatu RC Capture Signs H.

Freedomofthepress (17g, Orientate, Bluebird). Winner at 1250m in 2021-22, 2d WATC Glenroy Chaff P.

Pressita (17f, Magic Albert, End Sweep). Winner at 1000m in 2021-22, 3d ATC Astern at Darley 2YO P.

Mocial Chief (17g, Kheleyf, Sadler's Wells). 6 wins to 1400m to 2021-22, A$98,855, Rockhampton JC Claude Green H., Open H., Restricted 65 H., Goody's Earthmoving Pty Ltd H., 2d Rockhampton JC Class 6 H., Book Your Christmas Party H., Capricorn Survey Group H., 3d Rockhampton JC SMR Lawyers P.

Tawfiq Lass (17f, Purrealist, Silver Hawk). 4 wins to 1300m to 2021-22, A$122,335.

Toretto (17g, General Nediym, Vettori). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m to 2021-22, A$91,975.

HINCHINBROOK (AUS) B. 2007 GW 2 wins f:591 r:530 w:369 SW:22	Fastnet Rock B. 2001 GW 6 wins f:2456 r:2027 w:1443 SW:186	Danehill B. 1986 GW 4 wins f:2414 r:2083 w:1631 SW:347	Danzig	Northern Dancer	2
				Pas de Nom	7
			Razyana	His Majesty	4
				Spring Adieu	2
		Piccadilly Circus B. 1995 GW 2 wins f:7 r:7 w:7 SW:1	Royal Academy	Nijinsky	8
				Crimson Saint	8
			Gatana	Marauding	4
				Twigalae	2
	Snippets' Lass B. 1993 SW 7 wins f:6 r:6 w:6 SW:3	Snippets B. 1984 GW 9 wins f:828 r:739 w:602 SW:57	Lunchtime	Silly Season	1
				Great Occasion	7
			Easy Date	Grand Chaudiere	19
				Scampering	20
		Snow Finch B. 1984 SW 2 wins f:14 r:13 w:10 SW:2	Storm Bird	Northern Dancer	2
				South Ocean	4
			A Realgirl	In Reality	21
				Secret Verdict	2
KAAPTIVE EMPRESS (AUS) B. 1995 Wnr 9 wins f:12 r:11 w:7 SW:2	Kaaptive Edition Gr. 1989 GW 7 wins f:364 r:277 w:140 SW:2	Kaapstad Br. 1984 GW 7 wins f:692 r:586 w:425 SW:46	Sir Tristram	Sir Ivor	8
				Isolt	6
			Eight Carat	Pieces of Eight	3
				Klairessa	9
		Bevcarlyn Gr. 1980 Wnr 1 win f:10 r:8 w:6 SW:2	Sovereign Edition	Sovereign Path	4
				Latest Edition	13
			Champagne Girl	Oncidium	16
				Ma Joie	13
	Nile Empress B. 1981 SW 6 wins f:10 r:9 w:8	Upper Nile B. 1974 GW 6 wins f:192 r:84 w:63 SW:11	Nijinsky	Northern Dancer	2
				Flaming Page	8
			Rosetta Stone	Round Table	2
				Rose Coral	26
		I Assume B. 1972 Pld f:12 r:11 w:10 SW:1	Young Emperor	Grey Sovereign	6
				Young Empress	22
			Iaround	Round Table	2
				Itsabet	11

KAAPTIVE EDITION Champion 2YO in NZ. 7 wins-5 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, NZ$195,750, A$982,000, STC BMW S., Gr.1, ARC Ellerslie Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, ARC Great Northern Foal S., Gr.3, Daniel le Brun Juvenile H., Avondale JC Ra Ora Classic Prelude, BOP RC Ascot Catering Company 2YO Sprint H., 2d AJC Derby, Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1, ARC Champagne S., Gr.3, MVRC BMW Vase, Gr.3, CJC Welcome S., L, 4th STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1. Sire of winners of over $4.1 million - 2 stakes winners, inc. TO BE FAIR, FOREST EXPRESS, etc. Maternal sire of winners of over $5.4 million - 3 stakes winners, inc. PRESSDAY, PRESS STATEMENT, DAS MACHEN.

 

1st Dam

KAAPTIVE EMPRESS, by Kaaptive Edition. 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$88,600, AJC Sledmere H., 3d STC Blackwoods Sutton Tools H., Bright Print H., Wentworthville Leagues Ladies Bowls H. Half-sister to Quaglino (dam of DINNER DATE), Maybe Yes (dam of THE MIGHTY LIONS, MARENOSTRO). Dam of twelve foals, eleven to race, seven winners, inc:-

PRESS STATEMENT (c. by Hinchinbrook). Subject horse.

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, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Champagne Classic, Gr.2, AJC Preferred Seating 2YO H., 3d AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, Santa Anita Joe Hernandez H., L. Sire.

Presslist (f. by Librettist). Placed at 3, 2d ATC Penrith Air Supply Brivis P., 3d ATC Broadmeadow P., Landmark Hotel P. Dam of-

Maurice's Medad (Maurice). Winner at 2, A$187,775, in 2020-21, 2d ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Fernhill H., L, 3d Albury Gold Cup, L, ATC Ghaiyyath New to Darley 2YO P., 4th ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3.

 

2nd Dam

NILE EMPRESS, by Upper Nile. 6 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, US$82,828, 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 VATC Nicopolis H., SAJC Dr Pepper Mile H.

Goin and Growin. 2 wins at 1½m, 2m, Haydock Hawthorn H.

Quaglino. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust. 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 (Excites). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$159,480, SAJC Farmers Union Iced Coffee P., 2d SAJC John Haigh's 90th Birthday H., AAMI H., James Boags H., J Snr Frankhuisen Birthday H., Heineken 3 H., Drink Driving? Grow Up H., Murray Bridge RC AM&ME Langsford Plasterboard Contractors H., 3d SAJC Birthday Cup, L.

Maybe Yes. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of-

THE MIGHTY LIONS (Grosvenor). 6 wins from 1300m to 2250m, NZ$171,225, A$148,300, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, VRC Rosteron Staff Rostering H., ARC Aim Proximity H., MRC Savoir H., Molly's Robe 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 & Power H., 4th ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L. Producer.

Minnaleo. 4 wins at 1600m, 1800m, Otaki Maori RC Tui Backing a Winner H., 2d WRC Gazley Premier H. Dam of-

LION'S ROAR (Contributer). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1850m, A$1,175,320, to 2020-21, ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, 2d ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, Craven P., Gr.3, 4th ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

MARENOSTRO (Duelled). 10 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$506,650, ATC Winter Challenge H., L, FIIG H., Neville Begg H., Forum Group H., McGrath Estate Agents H., All Too Hard at Vinery H., TAB Rewards H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, 3d ATC Doncaster Prelude, Gr.3, 4th ATC Winter S., L.

Promise Keeper (Success Express). 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$37,525, S$502,555, Singapore TC Open H., Hawkes Bay Enterprise Motor Group Ltd H., Waikato RC Loch Haven Thoroughbreds H., Avondale JC Laurie Eccles H., Singapore TC Class 2 H., 2d Singapore TC EW Barker Trophy, L, Kranji Mile, L, Glenmorgan Sprint Trophy, 3d Singapore TC Star Prince Challenge, L.

Grandissima (Savabeel). 2 wins at 1950m, 2000m, 2d CJC Warstep S., L. Producer.

(in Australia)

Age	Runs	1st	2nd	3rd	Earnings
2	3	3	-	-	A$492,775
3	8	3	2	1	A$1,339,500
Totals:	11	6	2	1	A$1,832,275

At 2 :

BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1 (1600m beating Sagaronne and Look to the Stars), ATC (Rosehill) TAB Place Multi 2YO P. (1350m), ATC (Canterbury) TAB Place Multi H. (1100m)

At 3 :

MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m beating Lizard Island and Ready for Victory), ATC (Rosehill) Hobartville S., Gr.2 (1400m beating Le Romain and Beauty Generation), Stan Fox S., Gr.2 (1500m beating Wonder Bb and Rageese), 2d ATC (Randwick) Randwick Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m to Le Romain and beating Gold Ambition), ATC (Rosehill) Run to the Rose H., Gr.2 (1200m to Exosphere and beating Holler), 3d ATC (Rosehill) George Ryder S., Gr.1 (1500m to Winx and Kermadec)

World Thoroughbred Ranking: 115 (in 2015), 115 (in 2016).