Epaulette (horse) explained

Horsename:Epaulette
Sire:Commands
Grandsire:Danehill
Dam:Accessories
Damsire:Singspiel
Sex:Stallion
Foaled:9 November 2009
Country:Australia
Colour:Bay
Breeder:Darley
Owner:Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Trainer:Peter Snowden
Jockey:Kerrin McEvoy
Record:14: 5–2–2
Earnings:AU$1,717,750[1]
Race:Black Opal Stakes (2012)
Golden Rose Stakes (2012)
Caulfield Guineas Prelude (2012)
Doomben 10,000 (2013)

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

Background

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

Racing career

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

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

c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding

FoaledNameSexMajor wins
2015SoqratcPremiers Champion Stakes, Cape Guineas, HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes
2017Red LarkfDel Mar Oaks
2019DaumiercBlue Diamond Stakes

Notes and References

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