The Lofty Group

The Lofty Group The Lofty Group stable complex offers premium accommodation for thoroughbreds and is conveniently situated opposite the Cranbourne training track.

The group are expanding the available accomodation and building stables to specification. After 40 + years in property development and the construction industry Paul Lofitis decided to pursue his other lifelong passion and so he purchased a few thoroughbreds. He was not interested in joining a large stable and so was fortunate to come across Julius Sandhu, a small boutique trainer in Cranbourne. P

aul was taken with Julius’s genuine love and affection for his horses and his endless hours of hands-on dedication. He knew that his horses would be in safe hands with Julius. In 2019, with his background in property development, a growing love for his horses and a vision, Paul purchased the old Mick Kent training facility, located directly opposite the Cranbourne training track. Since then, LTG has improved the amenities and completely overhauled the facility, upgrading all the horse boxes and day yards as well as the landscaping. LTG now owns over 30 horses including 3 brood mares, and a number of weanlings. The property is constantly growing with 3 trainers already occupying the site. With increasing demand, LTG is now expanding further with an additional 32 boxes, including day yards, a horse walker, wash bays, tie- ups, a treadmill, security systems, and anything that is required by the onsite trainers. The group's mission is to build a state of the art facility with all that is required to ensure and maintain the health and wellbeing of all the horses, while in turn providing trainers and owners with the convenience of direct access to all onsite and offsite facilities.

🏆 We’re back racing on Saturday 🏆6. LOFTY THOUGHTS | CAULFIELD RACE 4
06/02/2025

🏆 We’re back racing on Saturday 🏆

6. LOFTY THOUGHTS | CAULFIELD RACE 4

The team back in full swing for 2025. Preparations are underway, eyes on the races ahead.
23/01/2025

The team back in full swing for 2025. Preparations are underway, eyes on the races ahead.

Lofty Group 2024: A Year to Remember 🐎This year, we marked significant milestones:    •    Breeding Success: Lofty Strik...
30/12/2024

Lofty Group 2024: A Year to Remember 🐎

This year, we marked significant milestones:
    •    Breeding Success: Lofty Strike covered his 100th individual mare in his first season at stud, earning acclaim for his fertility and temperament. Limited nominations remain open for 2024.

    •    On the Track: Lofty Arch kicked off its racing career with a debut victory.

    •    Facility Upgrades: We expanded our Cranbourne operations with a new barn, additional boxes, and state-of-the-art walkers for the Freedman brothers’ team.

    •    Racing Innovation: Proud slot holders in the inaugural Southside Slot Series.

Here’s to 2025!

Some of our up & comers keeping cool after their morning routine.
16/12/2024

Some of our up & comers keeping cool after their morning routine.

Wishing Julius Sandhu and the entire team at the best of luck with their runner, ‘Oxford Blue’ in the Victoria Derby to...
01/11/2024

Wishing Julius Sandhu and the entire team at the best of luck with their runner, ‘Oxford Blue’ in the Victoria Derby today!

Go get ‘em! 🏆

R7 Flemington
14. Oxford Blue (16)
J: Ethan Brown

Morning miles with the crew. Some rising stars in the making
28/10/2024

Morning miles with the crew. Some rising stars in the making

Lofty Arch takes out Race 2, the Gothic Stakes at Caulfield for his second win! Big thanks to , , and all the team at ...
20/10/2024

Lofty Arch takes out Race 2, the Gothic Stakes at Caulfield for his second win!

Big thanks to , , and all the team at .racing for the great training effort. Master ride by
Onwards and upwards - thanks to everyone involved 🍾

19/10/2024

Still riding the high of watching our boy Lofty Arch bring it home at Caulfield yesterday! 🏆

16/10/2024
Lofty Group is proud to announce its participation as a slot holder in the inaugural Southside Slot Series, Australia’s ...
11/10/2024

Lofty Group is proud to announce its participation as a slot holder in the inaugural Southside Slot Series, Australia’s first thoroughbred slot racing event. Competing for a share of the $2 million prize pool, our team will take part in two elite races—The Meteorite and The Supernova—against the best in the industry.

We look forward to engaging with race fans and making history on track.

Lofty Group is proud to announce that we are constructing a state-of-the-art stable complex for Sam and Anthony Freedman...
10/10/2024

Lofty Group is proud to announce that we are constructing a state-of-the-art stable complex for Sam and Anthony Freedman at the Cranbourne Training Complex. This new facility will feature 40 premium boxes and provide a world-class environment to support their top-tier operation.

Cranbourne’s elite training surfaces make it the ideal location for their continued success. We’re excited to be part of this next chapter for Freedman Racing, as they transition from Flemington to Cranbourne.

Gearing up for a big weekend with some of our up and comers 🐎
03/10/2024

Gearing up for a big weekend with some of our up and comers 🐎

MAIDEN WIN | Lofty Arch 🐎Lofty Arch delivered on debut at Cranbourne, taking the lead early and holding off a strong fie...
19/09/2024

MAIDEN WIN | Lofty Arch 🐎

Lofty Arch delivered on debut at Cranbourne, taking the lead early and holding off a strong field to secure the win. With the Inglis Xtra Bonus, his prizemoney totaled $120,625.

Purchased for $200,000 at the Easter Yearling Sale, we made the call to run here instead of the Poseidon Stakes due to the conditions—and it paid off. With this solid start, we’ll now look at stepping him up at some of the bigger Spring races on offer.

Lofty Group are very proud of the safe arrival of this wonderful OPULENT X. SNITZEL FILLY born 3 weeks premature. First...
10/08/2024

Lofty Group are very proud of the safe arrival of this wonderful OPULENT X. SNITZEL FILLY born 3 weeks premature. First born at Swettenham Stud. Opulent is a Dubawe mare from an Urban Sea mare Bracelet. A Wonderful Northern Hemisphere family.

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Thursday 9am - 6pm
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LOFTY ARCH | Cranbourne Jump Out 10/02/2025 Lofty Arch is deep into his preparations for a competitive return having last raced in the Gothic Stakes where he took victory. Not long to go now… @agr.racing

At Lofty Group, we’re upgrading our Cranbourne stables to meet the growing demand for top-tier horse training facilities. Our new 41-box barn, complete with tie-ups, wash bays, treadmill, mezzanine office, all under one roof, including two 10-horse walkers, sets the standard for quality with additional space for future development. We’re right next to Victoria’s premier training centre

Lofty Strike – the standout colt who defeated 17 individual Group 1 winners and clocked faster times than champion Nature Strip. Now standing at Swettenham Stud.

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