GARY PORTELLI & ELITE

Elite Thoroughbreds has been operating since 2008. We are Racing NSW approved syndicators and have had an association with team Portelli for almost 18 years now. We have purchased and syndicated Sydney metropolitan winning racehorses for as little as $20,000. One of the better advantages of working with Portelli Racing is Gary’s ability to spot the talent in the sale yard without ‘breaking the bank’. Group winners such as Something Anything (Group 2 Villiers Stakes), Rena’s Lady (Group 1 AJC Oaks & Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes), Sompin Anypin (Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup), Single Bullet (Group 2 Pago Pago Stakes), Single Style (Listed Keith McKay Stakes) and Gold Trail (Group 1 Railway Stakes, Group 2 The Shorts Stakes, Listed Canterbury Stakes & 3rd in the Group 1 Galaxy Stakes) were purchased for as little as $30,000. Essentially, this why we involve Gary Portelli in the selection of our yearlings. 

Gary Portelli’s first big success was that of the very smart filly, Rena’s Lady winning the 2006 Group 1 AJC Oaks, followed by Gold Trail, scoring an emphatic win in the Group 1 Railway Handicap Stakes and gun sprinter Rebel Dane, winning impressively in the Group 1 Alistair Clark Stakes. The City and Group winners for the Elite Thoroughbreds – Portelli combination have been consistently flowing with the likes of Group 2 Skyline Stakes winner and Group 2 placegetter – I’m All The Talk. Listed winner and Group 1 Golden Rose placed 3YO colt – Sebring Sun. Multiple Listed winner & Magic Millions Sprint winner – Straturbo. Group 3 winner and $1 Million Magic Millions Cup winner – Testashadow. We have also raced Metropolitan winners such as Ringarosa, Estrado, Sumo Star, Miss Hades, Seeking Asylum, Walkin’talkin, Cosmic Cameo & Bringagem among many others.

However, in terms of results, the stables biggest year to date has been the 2024 season, where Portelli had Group winners Kimochi & Encap flying the stable flag. Some of Gary’s other highlights were Group 1 Manikato Stakes winner Rebel Dane, Group 1 Golden Slipper winners Fireburn & She Will Reign, and $1 Million Magic Millions Cup winner Testashadow – who cost Elite Thoroughbreds a modest $50,000 as a yearling, with winnings of over $1.5 Million! There is no doubt that the this season is shaping up to be the most successful to date, with an array of talented horses making their way to the stables. We are very excited to have Portelli Racing as apart of the Elite Thoroughbreds team. We are certain that Gary’s solid and consistent record will continue to flourish and have a positive influence on your racehorse!