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Staphanos (JPN)

2011 Deep Impact (Sunday Silence) x Kokoshnik (Kurofune)

Off to a flyer with runners including Group 1 winning 2YO Pignan (Manawatu Sires’ Produce etc.), stakes winners Basilinna (Andrew Ramsden S.), Special Sakura, Group placed The Entertainer etc. … by Japanese super sire Deep Impact … multiple Group 1 performer in Japan and Hong Kong … a winner at 2 … highest stake earner at stud in NZ.

Stands at Novara Park
2026 Fee: $9,000

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
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Novara Park

Novara Park

Stands at Novara Park 2026 Fee: $9,000

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

Hypothetical Mating

Latest News

Staphanos Stayer Wins Tauranga Feature

A patient ride by Jasmine Fawcett resulted in Matamata mare Tenfoot Tall handsomely reward her many supporters when she took out the Seeka Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) at Tauranga on Saturday.

Novara Park Release Service Fees

Novara Park has announced its 2026 service fees, with owner Luigi Muollo reinforcing the stud’s commitment to offering breeders quality bloodlines and genuine value across its stallion roster.

Movin' Out Strikes First Up for Yulong

Last season’s Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) placegetter Movin Out made a winning start to her new preparation with an upset victory in the A$160,000 Macquarie St Social Handicap (1300m) at Randwick on Saturday.

New SW Staphanos - Special Sakura Wins Listed

Taranaki visitor Special Sakura upset the applecart when she led from go to whoa to bring up just her third career victory, and first at black-type level, when winning the Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m) at Ellerslie.

Novara Park confirms 2025 service fees

In line with the current economic climate, Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo has made adjustments to the service fees for the stud’s four-strong stallion roster.

One to Watch-Goulburn

She’s leaving her run a bit late, but the full sister to last week’s Listed VRC Andrew Ramsden Stakes winner Basilinna may have a shot at the Group I BRC Queensland Oaks.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Saturday, Nov 7
Hawkesbury Race 2 - 1400m Maiden:
Explosive Express (ex: Extra Explosive) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Rory Hutchings
Rosehill Race 3 - 2400m Benchmark 78:
Medatsu (ex: Christine Ann) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Siena Grima
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65:
Fast Impact (ex: Tutta La Classe) Tnr: Bridget Woodsford Rdr: Akshay Balloo
Riccarton Park Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65:
Voguish (ex: Femme De Lune) Tnr: M and M Pitman Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Riccarton Park Race 10 - 1600m Open Gr1:
Final Time (ex: Final Touch) Tnr: J and K Parsons Rdr: Rohan Mudhoo
Selangor Race 12 - 1020m 4.sc-A:
Rush Fortyfive (ex: Sister City) Tnr: C LECK Rdr: Y AIFY
Monday, Nov 9
Hamilton Race 4 - 1600m Maiden:
King Leonidas (ex: Pressera) Tnr: A J Small Rdr: Amy Herrmann
Tuesday, Nov 10
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1150m Maiden:
Epic Fury (ex: Moonshine Lucy) Tnr: Gavin Opie Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 4 - 2200m Benchmark 75:
Kuroko (ex: Pouri Chimes) Tnr: Maxim and Samantha Van Lierde Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 5 - 1400m Maiden:
Stellar Star (ex: Celestial Nymph) Tnr: Ben and Ryan Foote Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 6 - 1400m Maiden:
Stellar Star (ex: Celestial Nymph) Tnr: Ben and Ryan Foote Rdr:
Wednesday, Nov 11
Riccarton Park Race 1 - 1000m Open:
Coronada (ex: Kiwi Ida) Tnr: J and K Parsons Rdr: Rohan Mudhoo
Riccarton Park Race 1 - 1000m Open:
Reina De Fuego (ex: Firelight) Tnr: J and K Parsons Rdr: Floor Moerman
Wednesday, Nov 11
Warwick Farm Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Explosive Express (ex: Extra Explosive)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Warwick Farm Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Explosive Express (ex: Extra Explosive)
Tnr: Chris Waller

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
1
$190,000
$190,000
$190,000
2025

Top Sales

2024 ex Signora Nera(NZ)
$190,000
2020 ex Micro Explosive(NZ)
$140,000
2021 ex Aaja Nachle(NZ)
$105,000
2021 ex Lioness(NZ)
$80,000
2021 ex So Royal(NZ)
$60,000

Australia Yearling Stats

All sale data

NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
3
$51,000
$8,000
$140,000
2025
9
$13,966.67
$10,000
$36,000

Top Sales

2024 ex Quintessential(NZ)
$140,000
2022 ex Rekindled Outlook(AUS)
$90,000
2024 ex Quintessential(NZ)
$75,000
2022 ex Moonshine Lucy(NZ)
$60,000
2023 ex Ma Belle Ami(NZ)
$50,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

All sale data

Pedigree

Deep Impact (JPN) 2002
Kokoshnik (JPN) 2005
Sunday Silence (USA) 1986
Wind In Her Hair (IRE) 1991
Kurofune (USA) 1998
Gold Tiara (USA) 1996
Halo (USA) 1975
Wishing Well (USA) 1975
Alzao (USA) 1977
Burghclere (GB) 1977
French Deputy (USA) 1990
Blue Avenue (USA) 1990
Seeking The Gold (USA) 1985
Bright Tiara (USA) 1989

Results

Runners Today

Rosehill
R3 Medatsu 6g ex: Christine Ann 5th
Hawkesbury
R2 Explosive Express 3f ex: Extra Explosive 10th
Riccarton Park
R9 Fast Impact 5g ex: Tutta La Classe 16th
R9 Voguish 4m ex: Femme De Lune 2nd
R10 Final Time 3f ex: Final Touch 14th
Selangor
R12 Rush Fortyfive 6g ex: Sister City
More entries
No results yesterday. View results

Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
13.7% - (17)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
20.2% - (25)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
24.2% - (30)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
21% - (26)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
19.4% - (24)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
1.6% - (2)

Top Nicks

Sire of DamWinnersBest Horse
Per Incanto 2 wnrs (1 sw) Special Sakura
Sepoy 2 wnrs (1 sw) Pignan
Shinko King 2 wnrs (1 sw) Basilinna
Savabeel 3 wnrs Stella Success
Bertolini 2 wnrs Skycatcher
Captain Rio 2 wnrs Ishikari
High Chaparral 2 wnrs Ruji
Jakkalberry 2 wnrs Vredefort
Keeper 2 wnrs Sassy Lass
Mastercraftsman 2 wnrs Medatsu

Race Record

At 3
1st - Saudi Arabia Royal Cup Fuji Stakes (1600) Gr.3
3rd - Mainichi Hai Stakes (1800) Gr.3
4th - Asahihai St.Lite Kinen (2200) Gr.2
At 4
2nd - The Audemars Piguet Qeii Cup (2000) Gr.1
2nd - Tenno Sho (2000)
3rd - Nakayama Kinen (1800) Gr.2
At 5
2nd - Naruo Kinen (2000) Gr.3
3rd - Tenno Sho (2000)
At 6
2nd - Osaka Hai (2000) Gr.1
2nd - Sankei Sho All Comers (2200) Gr.2
3rd - The Longines Hong Kong Cup (2000) Gr.1
At 7
4th - The Longines Hong Kong Cup (2000) Gr.1
4th - Mainichi Okan (1800) Gr.2

Fee History

2025 $9,000 2024 $15,000 2024 $15,000 2023 $15,000 2022 $7,000

Relatives

Sons of Deep Impact at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of Sunday Silence at Stud in Australasia