| Epaulette | |
|---|---|
 Racing silks of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | |
| Sire | Commands |
| Grandsire | Danehill |
| Dam | Accessories |
| Damsire | Singspiel |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | (2009-11-09)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 |
| Major wins | |
| 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.
Racing career
Epaulette won the Black Opal Stakes as a two-year-old.
As a three-year-old he had success in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes. He also ran second behind the unbeaten Black Caviar in her final ever start in the 2013 TJ Smith Stakes.
Epaulette won his second Group 1 when successful in the Doomben 10,000. Epaulette only had one start as a four-year-old and was retired to stud.
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.
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.