NORTHERN METEOR (AUS) (Bay 2005-Stud 2009). 3 wins at 1200m, 1250m, A$529,980, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S., L, 1200m-in track record time, STC Grand Pavilion H., 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Queen of the Hill (MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3), SP Rabbuka and SP Justlikedawg. Out of a three-quarter-sister to SW Ebros. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

RIVER WOMAN, by Desert King (Ire). 4 wins 1200 to 1600m, $213,450, MRC Le Pine Funeral Services P., MVRC Maybe Rough H., Ted Cockram H., MRC Wood Court Inn H., 2d MRC Corpfit H., Dubai Racing Club H., With Me H., Biscadale 2YO H., Caulfied Tabaret 2YO H., MVRC MV Catering 2YO H., 3d VRC Limerick Lane H. Half-sister to CROSS CURRENT,  River Tribe (dam of WILLOW CREEK). This is her fifth foal. Dam of 4 foals to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Elusive River (c by Elusive Quality (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000, 1200m to 2010-11, 2d Greyville KRA Guineas, Gr 2, Pinnacle S., 4th Turffontein Senor Santa H., Gr 2.

 Rivatorio (f by Oratorio (Ire)) Winner at 1000m in 2011-12 in South Africa.

2nd dam

RIVER EXPRESS, by Blazing Sword. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Half-sister to RIVER DOVE, River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA),  River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONE WORLD). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1400m, $293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, VRC Today Tonight 2YO Sprint H., 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr 3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 4th VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr 1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr 1, Veuve Clicquot Chairman's S., L.

 Firsaan - Over the Rainbow (Sing.) . 5 wins 1000 to 1200m, $212,035, Singapore TC Panasonic Systems Professional S., Class 4 H., Kranji C S., Class 3 H., 2d Singapore TC Open H.-twice, SAJC Zobel 2YO H., 3d Singapore TC Horse Guards S., Open H., Winner21.Com Trophy, SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO P., Singapore TC Progress S.

 River Woman . 4 wins. See above.

 Riptide . Winner at 2 at 1400m, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H.

 River Tribe . Winner at 1412m, 3d SAJC Perks Property Investments H. Dam of-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2 at 1000, 1200m, $251,625, STC Magic Night S., Gr 2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr 2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr 1.

3rd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-1000 to 1400m, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr 2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000, 1100m, $513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr 1, VRC Value Bet Sprint H., Pura Light Start Sprint H., MRC Avon H., Grace Darling H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Isca H., Sky Channel H., 3d MRC Jack Elliot H., National Telecoms Group Vase, MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Producer.

River Crossing (f Bellotto) 2 wins at 1000, 1100m, $124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H. Dam of 4 winners-

KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 5 wins 955 to 1100m, $272,696, to 2011-12, MRC Printhouse Graphics S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, MVRC Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge H., 2d MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L.

 River Serenade . Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 10 wins 1000 to 1200m, $778,026, to 2011-12, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr 2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr 1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr 2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr 3, BRC Lightning H., L, MRC Testa Rossa H., L, 3d VRC Swisse Vitamins Century S., L, MRC Doveton S., L.

ONE WORLD (c Danehill Dancer) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200, 1400m, $2,263,161, to 2010-11, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr 2, Audemars Piguet Dream H., 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr 1, HKJC Premier Cup, HK-3, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, HK-3, Premier Bowl H., HK-3, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr 1, HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, HK-1, Sprint Cup, HK-2, Sha Tin Vase, HK-3, Chow Tai Fook Bauhinia Sprint H., HK-3.