A Significant Win for The Lofty Group
The Lofty Group is proud to celebrate a special milestone with the impressive maiden victory of Firerated, our three-year-old colt by Extreme Choice, at Moe on 14 December 2025. The win not only secured a $100,000 Inglis Xtra Bonus, but also pushed total Inglis Xtra Bonus payments beyond $4.5 million, highlighting the rapid growth and impact of the initiative since its launch in August 2024. The series has quickly become one of the most valuable ownership incentive programs in Australian racing, delivering meaningful returns to owners, trainers and connections in the country.
A Competitive Maiden Victory
Trained by Alex Rae, Firerated prevailed in a strongly contested Maiden, overcoming quality opposition including Inglis Easter graduate In’kantosstar. Purchased for $275,000 at the Inglis Classic Sale and offered by Kingstar Farm, the colt’s performance reflected both his ability and the confidence placed in targeting a bonus-eligible race.
Rewarding Strategic Planning
The $100,000 bonus provided a strong incentive, attracting a high-calibre field and rewarding those who carefully planned their campaign.
For The Lofty Group and its partners, the result is a testament to strategic decision-making and long-standing engagement with the Inglis Race Series, with Paul Lofitis noting the importance of the Inglis Xtra Bonus in shaping race placement.
Firerated’s Win and the Inglis Xtra Bonus
Firerated’s win celebrates his on-track success while also supporting the wider Inglis Xtra Bonus program, which rewards owners and trainers of eligible horses with extra prize money throughout the season. Since its introduction, the series has delivered significant returns across the industry and remains one of Australia’s most valuable ownership incentive programs.
The Lofty Group is thrilled to see another promising colt achieve this milestone and looks forward to following his continued development and success on the track.
