Epicuris
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| Epicuris | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Epicuris at 2015 Epsom Derby | |
| Sire | Rail Link |
| Grandsire | Dansili |
| Dam | Argumentative |
| Damsire | Observatory |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | 2 March 2012[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Juddmonte Farms |
| Owner | Khalid Abdullah |
| Trainer | Criquette Head-Maarek |
| Record | 6: 3-1-0 |
| Earnings | £220,407 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix de Condé (2014) Critérium de Saint-Cloud (2014) | |
Epicuris (foaled 2 March 2012) is a British-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. He was one of the leading juveniles in France in 2014 when he was unbeaten in three starts including the Prix de Condé and the Critérium de Saint-Cloud. He was beaten when favourite on his 2015 debut and refused to enter the starting stalls for his next race. He finished fifth in the 2015 Epsom Derby.
Epicuris is a bay colt bred in England by his owner, Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms. His sire Rail Link won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2006. Rail Link was not a conspicuously successful breeding stallion but has sired some good winners including Spillway (Australian Cup) and Last Train (Prix de Barbeville).[2] Epicuris is the first foal of his dam Argumentative, who won one minor race from three starts.[3] She was descended from the broodmare Miss Glasso whose other descendants have included Sanglamore and the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner Matiara.[4]
The colt was sent into training with Criquette Head-Maarek at Chantilly. He has been ridden in all of his races by Thierry Thulliez.