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.

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.

29/04/2024
New Asphalt works at our Cranbourne facility. The property is now becoming one of the best  and most up to date training...
21/03/2024

New Asphalt works at our Cranbourne facility. The property is now becoming one of the best and most up to date training centers in Cranbourne.

Lofty Strike retires  after a most wonderful and illustrious racing career. This exceptionally well bread son of Snitzel...
14/02/2024

Lofty Strike retires after a most wonderful and illustrious racing career. This exceptionally well bread son of Snitzel out of the Golden Slipper winning mare ( Overreach). Unbeaten 2 year old, winner of a Group 2 & 3 placed in 2 x Group 1. In doing so he defeated 17 Group 1 and 60 Stakes horses. We wish him well in his next successful journey in the breeding barn. Can’t wait to see his progeny with that highly recognised white blaze and his most powerful turn of foot. .

Another Snitzel C**T X  Mount Zero ( Northern Meteor Mare ) purchased by The Lofty Group that is a spitting image of our...
12/02/2024

Another Snitzel C**T X Mount Zero ( Northern Meteor Mare ) purchased by The Lofty Group that is a spitting image of our Stallion Lofty. Can lightning strike twice ? We think it can. Special thanks to for his assistance in securing this wonderful C**t

Another wonderful C**T by EXTEEM CHOICE X BOOMSTRESS ( Spirit of Boom ). Purchased by The Lofty Group at the Inglis Clas...
11/02/2024

Another wonderful C**T by EXTEEM CHOICE X BOOMSTRESS ( Spirit of Boom ). Purchased by The Lofty Group at the Inglis Classic Sales at Riverside. We are extremely proud to secure this very special C**T from this most highly regarded and successful Sire to be trained at our Cranbourne training facility by Alex Rae .racing.

Another Magic Millions purchased by The Lofty Group. Magnificent Lope de Vager (IRE)  X Wake Up (GER) Chestnut Filly.  S...
13/01/2024

Another Magic Millions purchased by The Lofty Group. Magnificent Lope de Vager (IRE) X Wake Up (GER) Chestnut Filly. She is a HALF to WICKLOW & WATERFORD with lots of residual.

Another purchase by the Lofty Group at the Magic Millions 2024. Written Tycoon x Luna Mia Filly. She is very athletic an...
13/01/2024

Another purchase by the Lofty Group at the Magic Millions 2024. Written Tycoon x Luna Mia Filly. She is very athletic and will run early. Speedy filly ideal Blue Diamond prospect.

The Lofty Group are happy to announce the purchase of this wonderful Capitalist x Berimbau C**t. Half brother to IMPERAT...
13/01/2024

The Lofty Group are happy to announce the purchase of this wonderful Capitalist x Berimbau C**t. Half brother to IMPERATRIZ. He will be put in the capable hands of Alex Rae and the gang RACING.

Lofty Group are delighted to announce the purchase of this wonderfully bread C**t by CAPITALIST x BERIMBAU. Half brother...
13/01/2024

Lofty Group are delighted to announce the purchase of this wonderfully bread C**t by CAPITALIST x BERIMBAU. Half brother to IMPERATRIZ to be trained by .racing

Write a caption...Lofty Group are excited again for the 3rd time to announce the safe arrival of this Iguacu Falls x Ext...
17/10/2023

Write a caption...Lofty Group are excited again for the 3rd time to announce the safe arrival of this Iguacu Falls x Extravagant C**t born 17th Oct 2023. Born 60 Kgs. Both mum and foal are doing well.

Vinni Rose x Dundeel filly born 14th Oct 2023. Thrilled to announce the safe arrival of this beautiful filly by Dundeel....
16/10/2023

Vinni Rose x Dundeel filly born 14th Oct 2023. Thrilled to announce the safe arrival of this beautiful filly by Dundeel. Both mum & filly doing well.

We are excited to announce the safe arrival of this beautiful FRANKEL X OPULENT Ire ( Dubawi ) C**t. Foaled down by Matt...
09/08/2023

We are excited to announce the safe arrival of this beautiful FRANKEL X OPULENT Ire ( Dubawi ) C**t. Foaled down by Matt Hill and is just 4 hours old.

Tralee Rose purchased at the most recent Chairman’s Brood Mare sale. Looking great and enjoying the best of care at Arro...
17/07/2023

Tralee Rose purchased at the most recent Chairman’s Brood Mare sale. Looking great and enjoying the best of care at Arrowfield. Her first season Sire DUNDEEL is a perfect match for this wonderful mare. She has earned her brood mare status and we are thrilled with how well she looks and how keen we are to see her first born in 2024.

Moya Lass brilliant 2nd in the Fillies Classic Group 3 at Morphettville. Congratulations to Julius and the hard working ...
20/05/2023

Moya Lass brilliant 2nd in the Fillies Classic Group 3 at Morphettville. Congratulations to Julius and the hard working staff . Masterful ride by Damien Oliver. What a wonderful effort by this filly. 👏👏👏👏

Opulent DUBAWI mare in foal to FRANKEL. Purchased at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale by the Lofty Group. We are thrilled with...
07/05/2023

Opulent DUBAWI mare in foal to FRANKEL. Purchased at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale by the Lofty Group. We are thrilled with the prospects of this mare and foal.

A great brood mare Tralee Rose. Another great purchase by the Lofty Group.
07/05/2023

A great brood mare Tralee Rose. Another great purchase by the Lofty Group.

Moya Lass breaks her maiden by 2L as $1.55 favourite at Pakenham. Congratulations to Julius and the team at . Great ride...
31/03/2023

Moya Lass breaks her maiden by 2L as $1.55 favourite at Pakenham. Congratulations to Julius and the team at . Great ride from FROGGY once again. Onwards and upwards from here.

Striker in his box at Cranbourne waiting for his chance at the Group 1.            TJ SMITH thinking        “ Maybe this...
19/03/2023

Striker in his box at Cranbourne waiting for his chance at the Group 1. TJ SMITH thinking “ Maybe this time “

Lofty Strike in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap. Stormed home to run a big second behind In Secret. Very proud of our boy...
11/03/2023

Lofty Strike in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap. Stormed home to run a big second behind In Secret. Very proud of our boy. Had given the winner 3-4 lengths at the clock tower running the fastest last 400m. Congratulations to Sandhu Racing and all involved for a Masterful training performance. Great run and still chasing that illusive Group 1 👏👏

Our boy Lofty Strike wins the Rubiton Stakes G 2 with an amazing finish to take out the race in Course Record time. Cong...
11/02/2023

Our boy Lofty Strike wins the Rubiton Stakes G 2 with an amazing finish to take out the race in Course Record time. Congratulations to the team Julius Sandhu for a wonderful training performance. Special thanks to Craig Newitt for a very patient and well timed race. Lofty Thoroughbred Group is delighted with the performance of this very talented stallion. Onwards and upwards from here. Our sites are now on a Group 1.

Capital Lover working well in the Alex Rae yard. 2nd trial Monday before a decision about his immediate future but showi...
02/12/2022

Capital Lover working well in the Alex Rae yard. 2nd trial Monday before a decision about his immediate future but showing promise.

Just born LTG filly by Lady Loft x Manhattan Rain. Last foal from this now retired sire. Luck last 🐴
30/11/2022

Just born LTG filly by Lady Loft x Manhattan Rain. Last foal from this now retired sire. Luck last 🐴

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