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posted on 7 June, 2021

Sweynesse - A rising star

The stellar season has continued for Novara Park's Sweynesse with Signora Nera placing third in the Group One Queensland Oaks (2200m)at Eagle Farm Brisbane on Saturday.

Two weeks earlier it was Sweynesse filly Only Words taking out the Gr.2 The Roses (2000m) at Doomben.

Four weeks earlier both Signora Nera and Only Words placed second and third respectfully in the Listed Gold Bracelet (1800m) at Doomben.

Both fillies were previously trained in New Zealand.

Signora Nera was trained in New Zealand by Allan Sharrock where she won two races and placed third in the Eulogy Stakes.

Only Words was trained in New Zealand by Clint Isdale where she won two races including the Wanganui Guineas.

Both horses are now under the expert eye of former New Zealander and multiple Champion Australian trainer Chris Waller.

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St James Timeform

Says of King of Comedy :

King Of Comedy put in an outstanding effort to finish second beaten a neck by Champion 3YO Miler in France Circus Maximus and half a length ahead of Champion 3YO Colt in Europe Too Darn Hot.

RaceNet - www.racenet.com.au/profiles/horse/press-statement

Says of Press Statement :

Given that it has won at Group One level and has amassed $1,832,275 in career earnings, Press Statement is regarded as an elite class of racehorse.

Kerrin Mcevoy - Jockey

Says of Sweynesse :

"He’s been pleasing us at home but we were worried about the ground and also he was meeting a good field first-up, I had to ride him a bit steady from the gate but he was electric when I asked him to go."
"He’s a nice, big colt with a lovely relaxed attitude and a very good turn of foot."

Hugh Bowman - Jockey

Says of Sweynesse :

"I was really pleased with First Seal but full credit to Sweynesse, I thought I had the race in my keeping. My filly wasn’t dying on her run but the colt picked me up and put me away."

Hideaki Fujiwara - Champion Trainer Japan

Says of Staphanos :

“Staphanos had outstanding ability showing speed and stamina. He was mentally and physically tough. I expect his progeny to be the same!”

Michael Cox - Former South China Morning Post and now The Age racing writer saw Staphanos in the flesh on the track and in his impressive morning workouts

Says of Staphanos :

"Staphanos is a horse of substance, mixing toughness and a no-nonsense temperament in a career in which he raced and beat some of the best Japan had to offer. What a coup by Luigi Muollo and Novara Park to secure this stallion and what an incredible opportunity for New Zealand breeders to send mares to such a highly credentialed son of Deep Impact. He has the looks, pedigree and racetrack performances to be a hit at stud. He could be a real game changer and just the type of stallion New Zealand needs."