We’re thrilled to share a major milestone—Lofty Strike has now covered his 100th individual mare this season. As a first-season sire, this achievement is a testament to the confidence breeders have placed in him and the incredible start he’s made at stud. From the moment he arrived, Lofty Strike has made an impression. His fertility
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We are excited to share that Lofty Group has been named as an inaugural slot holder in the Southside Slot Series, Australia’s first-ever thoroughbred slot racing series. This innovative new racing format is set to be a major addition to the racing calendar, and we are proud to be involved alongside some of the most
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We are proud to welcome Freedman Racing to our Cranbourne facility, with their brand-new, state-of-the-art stables now nearing completion. Designed to the exact needs of Anthony and Sam Freedman, their private 40-box facility is equipped with a GG treadmill, two GG walkers, a mezzanine office overlooking their horses, tie-ups, wash bays, feed rooms, and lunch
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We’re thrilled to share this video featuring racing industry members at the Inglis Yearling Sales Stallion Parade. Watch as they select Lofty Strike as their favourite stallion. Discover why this exceptional horse is capturing hearts and garnering praise for his impressive pedigree and outstanding potential. 🔶 Which NEW Victorian stallion are you sending a mare
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In a landmark acquisition for Swettenham Stud and the Victorian breeding industry, the illustrious LOFTY STRIKE joins the Swettenham Stud roster for the 2024 breeding season. The cult horse of his generation and one of the best-bred stallion prospects this century, Lofty Strike boasts an impeccable pedigree as the son of champion sire SNITZEL, out
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We’re thrilled to announce the recent purchase of two new foals to our stable. These two young horses, both filly’s, have been carefully selected for their exceptional bloodlines and promising potential. The first filly (out of Starspangled/All Bloom), currently unnamed, has a striking presence and a curious personality, while the filly (out of Manhattan Rain
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Every Thursday, News Corp Australia’s editorial director of racing and wagering Matt Williams and senior racing writer Ben Dorries chat all things horse racing. MW: Benny boy, my “one of the best multis of all time” call didn’t quite go to plan when Kovalica was scratched but the superstar Giga Kick got the job done
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Lofty Strike boasts the best formlines heading into The Goodwood at Morphettville and will be hard to beat if the breaks go his way. However you want to assess it – form, ratings, weights – Lofty Strike looks the winner of The Goodwood on paper. His eye-catching Group 1 seconds to In Secret and Uncommon
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Lofty Strike will embark upon his first interstate trip for the T.J. Smith Stakes next month at Randwick in a bid to register his first Group 1 win, and trainer Julius Sandhu isn’t ruling out travel abroad with his star colt. The son of Snitzel out of Golden Slipper winner Overreach has studs circling feverishly
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It’s a race with close to 150 years of history and on Saturday, Craig Newitt will try to become the most successful jockey the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap has ever seen. As a three-time winner of the famous sprint race, Newitt shares the record with Damien Oliver, and he will partner Lofty Strike in this
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