News

December 14, 2025

Firerated Delivers a Landmark Inglis Xtra Bonus Victory

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...

November 21, 2025

Lofty Strike Achieves Remarkable Milestone in First Season

A Remarkable Start What a debut season it has been for Lofty Strike! From the moment he began covering mares, the response from breeders has been phenomenal. This first season has firmly established him as a sire to watch, with demand reflecting the respect and confidence the breeding community has in him Foals That Impress from...

November 20, 2025

Lofty Group Back in the Southside Slot Series for 2025

We are excited to share that the Lofty Group will once again be participating in the Southside Racing’s, Southside Slot Series – Victoria’s premier thoroughbred slot racing series. This innovative format continues to bring together the best of the racing industry, and we are proud to be involved alongside leading participants including Lindsay Park Racing, Yulong,...

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...

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...