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