International Special

Following negotiations with leading American horsemen August Belmont, Jr., James Shevlin, and Matt Winn, owner Pierre Wertheimer agreed to send Epinard to compete in a series of three races at different tracks in the United States.

1 Monday, September 1, Labor Day at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York: purse $25,000 added - 6 furlongs Race No.1 was won by Wise Counsellor, the previous year's U.S. Champion 2-Year-Old owned by F. A. Burton and trained by J. S.Ward, came from sixth place as the slight 3-1 favorite.

In addition to the honored guest, Epinard, the race featured stars of the day such as Kentucky Derby runner-up Chilhowee, plus Belmont Stakes winner Mad Play and two future U.S. Hall of Famers, Princess Doreen and Sarazen owned by Virginia Fair Vanderbilt.

Future Hall of Fame trainer Max Hirsch said the 6-1 third choice Sarazen's win over Epinard, in which he set a Latonia track record, was his greatest thrill in racing.

Although he finished second in all three of the International Specials, Epinard's 1924 performances earned him the U.S. Champion Older Male Horse honors.