Karaka 2020 - Book 1

PRESS STATEMENT (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2016). 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, 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, 3d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Pressday (BRC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1). Sire of the placegetters Press Start, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

CONVENE, by Zizou. Placed at 2, 2d MRC Karen Clements 2YO H. Sister to Cheyenne Sue (dam of LET ME SLEEP ON IT ), half-sister to HEADWAY . This is her fourth living foal. Her third foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race-

Elraazy (f. by Manhattan Rain). 4 wins 1400m to 1618m to 2018-19 in Aust.

Carnina (f. by All Too Hard). Placed at 3 in 2018-19 in Aust.

2nd dam

Chatelaine , by Flying Spur. 3 wins 1000m to 1250m, A$170,850, STC Gaypak Mandarins H., VRC Little River H., STC 2KY Big Sports Breakfast P., 2d AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2 , STC Research S., Gr.3 , AJC Widden S., L , Ruling Ways 2YO H., Tellers P., 3d SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3 , STC Sheraco S., L , AJC Qantas Nathan Grey 2YO H., Wenona Girl H., STC Makinson & d'Apice Series H., AJC Thrifty Car Rental H., MRC Nizam's Ring H. Half-sister to Late Night Fun . Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

HEADWAY (Charge Forward). Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2008-09. 4wins-3 in succession at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,171,138, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1 , AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3 , MRC Chairman's S., L , 2d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1 , MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3 , Quezette S., L , 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.3 . Dam of 2 winners-

Progression. 2 wins at 900m, 1000m to 2018-19, 3d BRC Kelso Wood Memorial H.

Cry of Achilles. Winner at 1200m in 2018-19 in Aust.

Beckon. 4 wins 1012m to 1207m, A$146,718, ATC Jim Beam Summer Season H., St Johns Park Bowling Club H., MRC Berry Fitness H.

Empress Matilda. Winner at 1100m, ATC Pegasus Supply Solutions H.

Whitula. Placed at 3 in Aust.

Cheyenne Sue. Placed at 3, 3d BRC Adrenaline Thoroughbred Syndications P. Dam of-

LET ME SLEEP ON IT (Manhattan Rain). Winner at 2 at 1200m, A$126,830, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L , 2d MRC Ladbrokes 2YO H., 3d ATC Press Statement at Vinery H., 4th ATC Inglis Nursery, RL .

3rd dam

MIDNIGHT RENEGADE, by Brigand. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 11 winners, inc:-

Chatelaine (Flying Spur). 3 wins. See above.

Late Night Fun (Handy Proverb). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1280m, STC North Illawarra Probus Club H., 2d AJC Old Boys Port H., Analie H., STC Lakemba H., 3d AJC Reginald Allen H., L , Newcastle JC Spring S., L , 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2 , Adrian Knox S., Gr.3 . Producer.

Just Flirting. 4 wins 1000m to 1600m, AJC Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival H., Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Tim Sweeney H. Producer.

The Proverb. 2 wins at 1600m, 1900m, STC Willoughby Ladies Probus H., 2d AJC RAAF H., STC Yarramundi H., 3d AJC Darlington H.