Epaulette (foaled 9 November 2009) is a multiple Group One winning thoroughbred racehorse and successful stallion.

Epaulette
Racing silks of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
SireCommands
GrandsireDanehill
DamAccessories
DamsireSingspiel
SexStallion
Foaled(2009-11-09)9 November 2009
CountryAustralia
ColourBay
BreederDarley
OwnerSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
TrainerPeter Snowden
JockeyKerrin McEvoy
Record14: 5–2–2
EarningsAU$1,717,750[1]
Major wins
Black Opal Stakes (2012)
Golden Rose Stakes (2012)
Caulfield Guineas Prelude (2012)
Doomben 10,000 (2013)

Background

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Epaulette was homebred by Darley Stud and is a three-quarter brother to Group One winning stallion, Helmet.[2]

Racing career

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Epaulette won the Black Opal Stakes as a two-year-old.[3]

As a three-year-old he had success in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes.[4] He also ran second behind the unbeaten Black Caviar in her final ever start in the 2013 TJ Smith Stakes.[5]

Epaulette won his second Group 1 when successful in the Doomben 10,000.[6] Epaulette only had one start as a four-year-old and was retired to stud.[7]

Stud career

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Between 2014 and 2020 Epaulette acted as a shuttle stallion for Darley between Europe and Australia.

In 2021 he was sold by Darley to the Turkish Jockey Club where he will continue stallion duties for the 2022 season.[8]

Notable progeny

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c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding

Foaled Name Sex Major wins
2015 Soqrat c Premiers Champion Stakes, Cape Guineas, HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes
2017 Red Lark f Del Mar Oaks
2019 Daumier c Blue Diamond Stakes

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Epaulette (AUS) 2009[9]
Sire
Commands (AUS)
1996
Danehill (USA)
1986
Danzig Northern Dancer
Pas de Nom
Razyana His Majesty
Spring Adieu
Cotehele House (GB)
1980
My Swanee Petition
Grey Rhythm
Eight Carat Pieces of Eight II
Klairessa
Dam
Accessories (GB)
2003
Singspiel (IRE)
1992
In the Wings Sadler's Wells
High Hawk
Glorious Song Halo
Ballade
Anna Matrushka (GB)
1984
Mill Reef Never Bend
Milan Mill
Anna Paola Prince Ippi
Antwerpen

References

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  1. ^ "Epaulette Horse Search". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Great Accessories". aushorse.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Black Opal for Epaulette". darley.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Epaulette comes up roses for Snowden". abc.net.au. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Unbeaten Black Caviar amazes with 25th win". bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Epaulette wins Doomben 10,000". abc.net.au. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Group One winner Epaulette retired to stud". justhorseracing.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Epaulette to stand in Turkey". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Epaulette Horse Profile". pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.