Cranbourne Facility
Nurturing Peak Performance
The Lofty Group stable complex provides premium thoroughbred accommodation and is ideally located directly opposite the Cranbourne Training Complex in Melbourne, Victoria. Our strategic position grants easy access to all metropolitan racecourses while the tranquil, country-inspired setting fosters optimal well-being and performance for every horse.
Because of our property’s large footprint, we can accommodate a significant number of day yards, ensuring horses benefit from ample fresh air and sunshine. This quieter environment is removed from the busy racetrack setting yet remains conveniently close to all Metro tracks.
Rapid Growth, with room to expand
When the Lofty Group purchased the former Mick Kent facility in 2019, it contained just 36 boxes and a single walker. Today, we have 213 boxes, 41 day yards, 6 walkers, 3 treadmills and a sub-zero spa in full operation—making us the largest off-track horse training facility in Cranbourne. We continue to expand and enhance our stable complex by working closely with the Cranbourne Training Facility and our on-site trainers to provide best-in-class amenities.
Our most recent project was the construction of a brand-new barn complex, explicitly built for Freedman Racing and fully tailored to their specific requirements. This expansion illustrates The Lofty Group’s capability and appetite to design and build bespoke stable environments for trainers wishing to establish or grow their operations.
We still have available space and welcome discussions with both established and emerging trainers about creating facilities tailored to their exact needs. Long-term lease options can also be arranged for those considering a move or looking to set up a satellite operation in Victoria. If you’d like more information or wish to talk in confidence, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Amenities
The Lofty Group stable complex boasts an extensive list of amenities and can accommodate any additional requirements as needed. These amenities include:
- 213 Boxes
- 41 Day Yards
- 6 Horse Walkers
- 3 Treadmills
- A Sub-Zero Spa
- An On-Site Residence
- On-Site Offices
- On-Site Lunchrooms
- Feed Rooms
- Tack Rooms
- Sawdust and Manure Bins
- An Automated Watering System
- Wash Bays
- Tie-Ups
Our on-site trainers
CRANBOURNE TRAINING COMPLEX
The Cranbourne Training Complex is the largest thoroughbred training facility in the southern hemisphere and stands as Victoria’s crowning achievement in creating a premier, purpose-built racing hub. It is so impressive that metropolitan stables routinely bring their horses here just to trial on its exceptional surfaces. By situating our stable just a short walk away, we eliminate the usual time, cost, and logistical hurdles of floating horses in for training, giving our trainers immediate access to world-class facilities for best-in-class preparation, conditioning, and performance.
TRAINING TRACKS
- Course Proper – 2400m long / 27m wide
- Inside Grass – 2150m long / 26m wide
- Viscoride Track – 1900m long / 12m wide
- Fast Sand Track – 2020m long / 15m wide
- Slow Sand Tracks (x2) – 1400m long / 13m wide
- 3 x Additional Training Tracks
- A 950m race track
- A 1200m jog track
- A 600m sand track
KEY AMENITIES & FACILITIES
- Multiple Horse Walkers
- A Treadmill
- 24m Swimming Pool
- 4-Horse Jogger
- 4-Horse Wash
- Day Paddocks
- Secure Feed/Tack Rooms
- Sand Hill Tracks
- Separate tie-up areas
- Rubberised, Open-Air Boxes
- A Sand Roll
- A Bull Ring
- A Sand Trotting Ring
- Mezzanine floors, viewing balconies and office spaces
- Medical and bathroom facilities
By being so conveniently situated, our stable leverages the Cranbourne Training Complex’s state-of-the-art tracks and amenities to deliver unmatched care for every horse.
For more information, visit the Cranbourne Training Complex website.
