Epicuris
Foaled 2012 · by Rail Link out of Argumentative (Observatory)
€10,707Prize money
Form 11/254/20/5/21 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 1 Sep 14 – 10 Mar 18, last for W P Mullins · current OR 112
Group 1 won the Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) (2014)
Group 3 won the Prix de Conde (2yo) (Turf) (2014)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 18 | Gowran ParkBest Of Luck To The Irish At Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 1/11 | – | Paul Townend |
| 10 Feb 18 | NaasPaddy Hackett Memorial Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 2/19 | – | David Mullins |
| 28 Dec 17 | LimerickFrontline Security Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 5/9 | – | Danny Mullins |
| 1 May 16 | Saint-Cloud (FR) Group 2Prix du Muguet (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 11/11 | – | Thierry Thulliez |
| 7 Apr 16 | Maisons-Laffitte (FR) ListedPrix Jacques Laffitte () (4yo+) (Straight) (Turf) · 1m1f · Heavy | 1m1f | Heavy | 2/5 | – | Vincent Cheminaud |
| 19 Jul 15 | Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Group 2Prix Eugene Adam (Grand Prix de Maisons-Laffitte) (3yo) (Round) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good To Soft | 1m2f | Good To Soft | 4/6 | – | Vincent Cheminaud |
| 6 Jun 15 | Epsom Downs Group 1Investec Derby (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f10y · Good To Firm | 1m4f10y | Good To Firm | 5/12 | 112 | Thierry Thulliez |
| 6 Apr 15 | Longchamp (FR) Group 3Prix La Force (3yo) (Turf) · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 2/7 | – | Thierry Thulliez |
| 8 Nov 14 | Saint-Cloud (FR) Group 1Criterium de Saint-Cloud (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 1/6 | – | Thierry Thulliez |
| 19 Oct 14 | Longchamp (FR) Group 3Prix de Conde (2yo) (Turf) · 1m1f · Very Soft | 1m1f | Very Soft | 1/8 | – | Thierry Thulliez |
| 1 Sep 14 | Longchamp (FR)Prix de Fontenoy (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/10 | – | Thierry Thulliez |
Rail Link as a stallion
In our records: 294 runners, 142 winners (48%), 15 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2023.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Epicuris Group 1 OR 112 · Spillway Group 1 OR 106 · Guerrier Rose Group 1 · Ephraim Group 3 OR 129 · Last Train Group 3 OR 113 · Chain Of Daisies Group 3 OR 110
The dam: Argumentative by Observatory
She ran 3 times and won 1 — placed in black type. Dam of 2 winners from 5 other runners.
Austere bt half-sibling, by Mendelssohn
Indeed bt half-sibling, by Showcasing
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austere (USA) bt 2021 mare · by Mendelssohn | 7 | 0 | – |
| Captious (GB) 2018 filly · by Frankel | 5 | 0 | – |
| Indeed (GB) bt 2015 gelding · by Showcasing | 15 | 3 | OR 107 |
| Alexandrite (GB) 2014 filly · by Oasis Dream | 3 | 0 | – |
| Detachment (GB) 2013 gelding · by Motivator | 33 | 3 | OR 84 |
Epicuris in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1100 · as a in training | 140,000gnsHarold Kirk / WP Mullins | Harold Kirk / WP Mullins | Juddmonte Farms |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Captious2018 mare by Frankel | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1682 · broodmare | 210,000gnsT Hillman / Windgates Stud |
| Captious2018 filly by Frankel | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1836 · broodmare | 110,000gnsMoigne Combe Stud |
| 2017 filly by Make Believe | 2020 Tattersalls AugustLot 445 · in training | 22,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| Indeed2015 gelding by Showcasing | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1120 · in training | 45,000gnsGraham Thorner |
| Alexandrite2014 filly by Oasis Dream | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2119 · broodmare | 20,000gnsML Bloodstock |
| Detachment2013 colt by Motivator | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1101 · in training | 28,000gnsElmhurst Bloodstock Ltd for Les Eyre |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.