News

November 7, 2024

Lofty Strike Reaches 100 Mares in His Debut Season

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...

October 10, 2024

Lofty Group Joins Southside Slot Series

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...

October 9, 2024

Freedman Racing Moves to Our Cranbourne Facility

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...

June 16, 2024

Lofty Strike: The Star of the Inglis Yearling Sales Stallion Parade

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...

February 21, 2024

Swettenham strike on lofty – new in 2024

In a landmark acquisition for Swettenham Stud and the Victorian breeding industry, the illustrious LOFTY STRIKE joins the Swettenham Stud...

May 22, 2023

Two new additions to the Lofty Group stable

We’re thrilled to announce the recent purchase of two new foals to our stable. These two young horses, both filly’s,...

May 20, 2023

‘They can’t beat him’: Lofty Strike has Goodwood at his mercy

Every Thursday, News Corp Australia’s editorial director of racing and wagering Matt Williams and senior racing writer Ben Dorries chat...

May 20, 2023

Julius Sandhu declares Lofty Strike will be hard to beat in The Goodwood

Lofty Strike boasts the best formlines heading into The Goodwood at Morphettville and will be hard to beat if the...

March 24, 2023

Sandhu set to Strike in Sydney

Lofty Strike will embark upon his first interstate trip for the T.J. Smith Stakes next month at Randwick in a...

March 9, 2023

Newitt chases fourth Newmarket

It’s a race with close to 150 years of history and on Saturday, Craig Newitt will try to become the...

February 21, 2023

Newitt bullish on Lofty Strike

Craig Newitt knows a good sprinter when he sits on one and he’s convinced Lofty Strike is just that. Newitt...

February 20, 2023

Sandhu’s bond with Oakleigh favourite

When Julius Sandhu drives into his Cranbourne stables at 3:15am each day, he can predict how his next 10 minutes...

February 18, 2023

Lofty Strike on target for Oakleigh Plate after winning Rubiton Stakes

Lofty Strike completed the first step of trainer Julius Sandhu’s autumn plan with his decisive success in the Group 2...