LOFTY STRIKE’S FIRST YEARLINGS READY TO STRIKE ON THE GOLD COAST
The wait is almost over. LOFTY STRIKE, the brilliant son of champion sire Snitzel and Golden Slipper winner Overreach, will be represented by his first yearlings when four members of his debut crop go under the hammer in Book 1 of the 2027 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
It is a fitting stage for his first yearlings. He is himself a graduate of the Gold Coast sale, purchased by Paul Lofitis’ Lofty Thoroughbred Group from the Corumbene Stud draft in 2021.
The sale runs from 12 to 17 January 2027, with Book 1 selling from Tuesday 12 January. Inspections begin on Wednesday 6 January.
LOFTY STRIKE was the cult horse of his generation. Trained by Julius Sandhu, he won on debut at Flemington in January 2022, then made it two from two in the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) at Caulfield. In behind him that day were Daumier, who went on to win the Blue Diamond, and dual Group 1 winner Jacquinot. LOFTY STRIKE was the favourite for the Blue Diamond itself before he was scratched on race morning.
He returned at three to win the Group 2 Rubiton Stakes in course-record time, then ran second in two of Australia’s great sprints: the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate and the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap. He retired with 3 wins and $1,073,265 in prize money.
His pedigree matches his race record. By four-time Champion Sire Snitzel, he is out of Overreach, the 2013 Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO Filly. He is also a grandson of former Swettenham resident Rory’s Jester, and his family remains active: Grafterburners, out of a half-sister to Overreach, has recently won the Group 2 Sydney Stakes and passed $3.35 million in earnings.
Lot 108 — Filly by LOFTY STRIKE x FOXICON (Foxwedge)
Offered by Willow Park Stud
First foal out of fast 5-time winner Foxicon, winner of $275k & 4th in the G3 Proud Miss Stakes. Bred on similar cross to 2yo SW Queen Regent.
Lot 425 — Colt by LOFTY STRIKE x OPULENT (Dubawi)
Offered by Glenbeigh Farm
Out of a Dubawi daughter of G1 Irish Oaks winner Bracelet, from the famous family of Sea The Stars & Galileo.
Lot 575 — Colt by LOFTY STRIKE x SHARING (Henny Hughes)
Offered by Sullivan Bloodstock
1/2 brother to 4-time winner & Stakes placegetter Dirty Old Town.
Lot 714 — Colt by LOFTY STRIKE x TRALEE ROSE (Tavistock)
Offered by Arrowfield Stud
First foal out of multiple Group winner Tralee Rose, winner of over $900k from family of Trekking & Green Spaces.
LOFTY STRIKE’s yearlings are eligible for VOBIS Sires bonuses. Buyers are invited to inspect all four on the Gold Coast from 6 January.
For more on LOFTY STRIKE, who stands at Swettenham Stud for $22,000, contact the Marcus Heritage (0429 632 397 or marcus@swettenham.com.au)