Africander (African Sanga), Hereford and Shorthorn. They are, in approximately equal proportions, a combination of Africander, Hereford, Beef Shorthorn and Angus. Africander and Merino breeding may have been introduced in the 19th century. Africander was purchased by Julius Fleischmann. At a Fasig-Tipton auction, Simon Deimel purchased one hundred percent ownership of Africander for $15,000. Africander (foaled 1900 in California) was an American Thoroughbred Champion racehorse. On May 30, 1902, Africander won the Bedford Stakes at Gravesend Race Track. For the year, Africander was the leading earner among all American horses with $70,720.