SireHighland Reel
DamCruz de Vega
ColourBay
SexGelding
Age3

OVERVIEW

LOFTY MACSPORRAN | STAYING PROSPECT | READY TO STEP UP 

Lofty MacSporran is an exciting staying prospect with a pedigree built for progression and performance over time.

His pedigree credentials are exceptional:

⭐ TrueNicks Rating: A++
⭐ G1 Goldmine: 20/20

These ratings reinforce the strength of this cross and highlight the high-quality genetic match behind him.

Lofty has been given the time to develop physically and mentally, following the patient approach often required for genuine staying types. That preparation now sets him up perfectly as he heads to the races for the first time on 15 March 2026.

With his elite international pedigree, staying profile and the benefit of careful preparation, Lofty MacSporran represents an exciting opportunity for those looking to be involved in a progressive horse with the potential to keep improving as his distances increase.

đŸ”„Â The patience has been applied – now it’s time to see him step out on raceday.

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS

Foaled at the renowned Swettenham Stud, he is by seven-time Group 1 winner Highland Reel (IRE)—a son of the legendary Galileo—out of Cruz de Vega (AUS), a four-time winner by the outstanding sire Lope De Vega (IRE). This cross brings together two of the most influential international bloodlines, combining class, durability and proven staying power.

As expected from such an elite pedigree, Lofty profiles as a horse that will continue to improve with maturity and distance, showing clear aptitude for 2000m and beyond.

"The patience has been applied – now it’s time to see him step out on raceday."

 

 BAY COLT (AUS)

 

Foaled 6th September 2022

SireGalileoSadler's WellsNorthern Dancer
HIGHLAND REEL (IRE) Urban SeaMiswaki
2012HvegerDanehillDanzig
  Circles of GoldMarscay
DamLope de VegaShamardalGiant's Causeway
CRUZ DE VEGA (AUS) Lady VettoriVettori
2014CuchuritaDushyantorSadler's Wells
  Costa NorteFappavalley

HIGHLAND REEL (IRE) (Bay 2012-Stud 2018). 10 wins-2 at 2, Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1. Sire of 315 rnrs, 118 wnrs, inc. SW Atamisque (Roma Premio Dormello, Gr.2), Comanche Country, Warnie, High Approach, SP Nachtgeist, Dannsa Flora, Didn'thavemuchtodo, Highland Blaze and of Inverness, Agoureil, Cullen Skink, Dancing Rebel, Dunmaghlas, Hi Dubai, Highland Cathedral, Monarchs Brae, Spartan Army, Speycaster, Mágnás Öcsi, etc.

 

1st dam

CRUZ DE VEGA, by Lope de Vega. 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m, 3d GCTC Patron Tequila H., Ipswich TC Queensland Times P. This is her second foal. Dam of one foal to race-

It'smemario (g. by Brave Smash). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 850m, 1200m to 2023-24, 2d BRC Spring Carnival on Sale Now P.

 

2nd dam

CUCHURITA, by Dushyantor. Winner at 1600m in Chile, 4th Club Hípico Clasico Polla de Potrancas, Gr.1, Clasico Criadores Dorama, Gr.2. Sister to CANDY DOLL, CAUCUS, COSTA NORTEÑA (dam of COSTA DEL NORTE, SURCO), three-quarter-sister to CEFALU, Clear Water (dam of CALIFAT). Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

Dawn Parade. 6 wins to 1400m, NZ$112,150, to 2022-23, Waikato RC Group One Turf Bar H., ARC Celebrating Savy Yong Blonk S., BOP RC Iline Consultants H., Rotorua RC The Rotorua Club H., 2d Hawkes Bay Pam Holden Racing H., Taranaki RC Revital Fertiliser H., 3d Ashburton RC Cochranes of Canterbury H., BOP RC Mills Reef Winery H.

Boyles. 5 wins to 1400m, A$131,540, ATC TAB Highway H.

Carmenere. 2 wins at 1350m, 1650m, BRC Treasury Casino & Hotel H., Ipswich TC Schweppes P., 2d BRC BMAG Brisbane Town P., Ipswich TC James the Silver Fox H., 3d SCTC Allchin Airconditioning P.

 

3rd dam

COSTA NORTE, by Fappavalley. 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m in Chile. Three-quarter-sister to CRISANTEMO, half-sister to CRYSTAL CLEAR, CRYSTAL HOUSE (dam of DESERT FIRE), POTOSINA (dam of PORTAL DEL ALTO), Costa Azul (dam of SANTIAGO MATIAS), Cristal (dam of CEFALU). Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

CANDY DOLL (Dushyantor). 2 wins at 1500m, 2000m in Chile, Club HĂ­pico G.P. Las Oaks, Gr.1, 4th Club HĂ­pico Clasico Lisimaco Jaraquemada, L. Dam of-

Sweet Daddy (Scat Daddy). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 5f to 1m, US$158,406, Churchill Downs Allowance, 3d Kentucky Downs Juvenile S., L.

CAUCUS (Dushyantor). 6 wins from 1300m to 2000m in Chile, Club HĂ­pico Clasico Preparacion Luis Cousino Squella, L, Clasico Ignacio Urrutia de la Sotta, L, 2d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Verano Arturo Cousino Lyon, Gr.2.

COSTA NORTEÑA (Dushyantor). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m in Chile, Club HĂ­pico Clasico Jorge Baraona Puelma, L, Clasico Lisimaco Jaraquemada, L, Clasico RaĂșl Ovalle Ugarte, Clasico Penumbra, Premio Nassa, 3d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Club Hipico de Santiago, Gr.1, Clasico Las Oaks, Gr.1, ValparaĂ­so Clasico El Derby, Gr.1, Club HĂ­pico Clasico Francisco Baeza Sotomayor, Gr.2, Clasico Geoffrey Bushell, L, 4th Club HĂ­pico Clasico Carlos Valdes Izquierdo, Gr.3. Dam of-

COSTA DEL NORTE (Ivan Denisovich). Champion Older Female in Chile in 2022-23. 10 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m to 2023-24 in Chile, Club Hípico Clasico Francisco Baeza S., Gr.2, Clasico Invierno, Gr.3, Clasico Carlos Cousiño Goyenechea, L, Clasico Jorge Baraona Puelma, L, Valparaíso Clasico Alberto Solari M., L, Club Hípico Clasico Eugenia, 2d Club Hípico Clasico Otoño, Gr.2, Clasico Carlos Valdes Izquierdo, Gr.3, Clasico Valparaiso Sporting, 3d Club Hípico Clasico Lisimaco Jaraquemada, L, 4th Club Hípico Clasico Las Oaks, Gr.1, Clasico Club Hípico de Santiago, Gr.1.

SURCO (Mastercraftsman). 13 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m in Chile, Club HĂ­pico Clasico Ismael Tocornal, L, Clasico Sociedad HipĂłdromo Chile, Clasico Josue Smith Solar-twice, 2d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Ilustre Municipalidad de Santiago, L, Clasico Vamos a la Hipica, Clasico RepĂșblica Argentina, Clasico Futuros Campeones, 3d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Illustre Municipalidad de Santiago, L, Clasico Ismael Tocornal, L, 4th Club HĂ­pico Clasico Ignacio Urrutia de la Sotta, L, Clasico Illustre Municipalidad de Santiago, L.

Cora Bell (Seeking the Dia). Winner at 2 in Chile, 2d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Carlos Cousino Goyenechea, L, 3d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Criadores Dorama, Gr.2. Dam of-

CORNIGLIA (Constitution). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1600m in Chile, HipĂłdromo Chile Clasico Coronel Santiago Bueras, L, Club HĂ­pico Clasico Gregorio Amunategui J., 2d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Jorge Baraona Puelma, L, Clasico Stud Book de Chile, Clasico TVN, Clasico Breeders' Cup, Clasico Wapi, Clasico Songe Bleu, 3d Club HĂ­pico Clasico Lisimaco Jaraquemada, L, Clasico Valparaiso Sporting, 4th HipĂłdromo Chile Clasico Armada de Chile, L.

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