Meteor (horse)

Meteor
Sire	Velocipede
Grandsire	Blacklock
Dam	Dido
Damsire	Whisker
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1839
Country	Great Britain
Colour	Chestnut
Owner	John Bowes
Trainer	John Scott
Record	2: 1-0-0
Earnings	£1,500
Major wins
2000 Guineas Stakes (1842)

Meteor (foaled 1839) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2000 Guineas Stakes in 1842. He was owned by John Bowes and trained by John Scott.

Meteor was a chestnut colt foaled in 1839. He was sired by York Gold Cup and Liverpool Cup winner Velocipede, who sired a number of top runners including Epsom Derby winner Amato. Meteor's dam, Dido, was a daughter of Derby winner Whisker. He grew to stand 15 hands and 3 inches high.

Meteor stated as the 6/4 favourite for the 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket on 26 April 1842. Ridden by William Scott, Meteor won the race by half a length from Wiseacre. Misdeal finished in third with Archy in fourth place of the eight runners. In July at Goodwood he finished unplaced behind Misdeal in the Racing Stakes over a mile, after starting as 6/4 favourite. He was kept in training as a four-year-old, but was never fit enough to race. These two races were his only appearances and he earned £1,500.

Meteor was a stallion at Catterick in Yorkshire. He stood for a fee of five guineas and five shillings for the groom. He died sometime after 1861 (when he appeared for sale).

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