Northern Meteor Colt Impressive in South Africa

Tara Madgwick - Monday July 21

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

Mitraad as a yearling

Mitraad as a yearling

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.

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