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Northern Meteor Colt Impressive in South Africa

21st Jul 2014

Breednet - Tara Madgwick - Monday, 21 July 2014

Australian bred Northern Meteor colt Mitraad kicked off his career with an impressive debut win at Scottsville in South Africa on Sunday.

The Mike de Kock trained two year-old cruised home to win the 1200 metre maiden by three and three-quarter lengths.

Yet another successful Inglis Easter purchase for Sheikh Hamdan’s Shadwell Australasia, Mitraad was snapped up for $210,000 from the draft of Attunga Stud.

Mitraad is a half-brother to smart Flemington stakes-winner Combat Kitty and is the fourth winner from O’Reilly mare Fondle, who comes from the family of Group I winners Danaupair Starlet and Governor’s Bay.

Ill-fated Northern Meteor is the leading Australian Second Season Sire by winners and his final crop of yearlings will be offered next year.