Enzeli (horse)

Enzeli (foaled 5 April 1995) is a retired Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and stallion. He won Ascot Gold Cup in 1999.

Enzeli
SireKahyasi
GrandsireIle de Bourbon
DamEbaziya
DamsireDarshaan
SexStallion
Foaled5 April 1995
CountryIreland
BreederThe Aga Khan's Studs (former)
OwnerAga Khan (former)
TrainerJohn Oxx (former)
Myles Plumb
Record15: 6-1-1
Earnings£192,864
Major wins
Leopardstown November Handicap (1998)
Saval Beg Stakes (1999)
Ascot Gold Cup (1999)
Doncaster Cup (2000)

Background

Enzeli was bred at the Aga Khan's Studs and foaled on 5 April 1995.[1][2] He was sired by Kahyasi.[3][4] Enzeli's dam is Ebaziya, by Darshaan.[5][6] Enzeli is the Ebaziya's second foal.[7] His half-sister is Estimate, winner of the 2013 Gold Cup for Queen Elizabeth II.[8] Enzeli has a lean and lengthy appearance.[9]

Enzeli was trained by John Oxx.[10][11] He was sold for nearly 200.000 pounds to Australian businesspeople Kerry Packer and Lloyd Williams in 2000.[12][13] Then he was trained by Myles Plumb.[14]

Racing career

At 3 years Enzeli won the Leopardstown November Handicap in 1998.[1][10] He also won the Saval Beg Stakes and the Gold Cup in 1999.[15] At the Gold Cup he was ridden by Johnny Murtagh and won the race with time of 4:18.85, being Ireland's first winner of the cup since 1969.[16][17] At 5 years Enzeli won the Doncaster Cup again with Murtagh.[1][18] In 2000, he took part in the Melbourne Cup.[19]

Assessment

In 1999, Enzeli was rated as one of the top-rated stayers in Europe together with Kayf Tara.[20]

Pedigree
Pedigree of Enzeli (IRE), bay horse 1995[21]
Sire
Kahyasi (IRE)
1985		 Ile de Bourbon (USA)
1975		 Nijinsky Northern Dancer
Flaming Page
Roseliere Misti
Peace Rose
Kadissya (USA)
1979		 Blushing Groom Red God
Runaway Bride
Kalkeem Sheshoon
Gioia
Dam
Ebaziya (IRE)
1989		 Darshaan (GB)
1981		 Shirley Heights Mill Reef
Hardiemma
Delsy Abdos
Kelty
Ezana (IRE)
1983		 Ela-Mana-Mou Pitcairn
Rose Bertin
Evisa Dan Cupid
Albanilla

References
  1. "Enzeli". Aga Khan Studs. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. "Enzeli". Racing Post. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  3. "Enzeli". Aga Khan Studs. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  4. Pullen, Nigel. "Milan takes English St. Leger". Pedigree Post. Archived from the original on 27 November 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  5. "Jubilee year Royal Ascot winner for the Queen with Aga Khan-bred filly". The Racehorse. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  6. "Thoroughbred racehorses". JW Racing. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  7. Morrison, Tony (10 September 1998). "Perfect Oaks pedigree". The Racing Post. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  8. Riddle, Geoffrey (20 June 2013). "Estimate wins Gold Cup for The Queen". Racing. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  9. Yates, David (18 June 1999). "Enzeli lands golden double for Aga Khan". Coventry Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  10. O'Hehir, Tony (18 September 1999). "Enzeli camp's ground concerns". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  11. "Oxx, John M, MVB, MRCVS". Directory of the Turf. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  12. "Melbourne Cup: Fanshawe far from fazed by Owl's wide draw". The Racing Post. 6 November 2000. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  13. Keogh, Frank (6 November 2000). "Cup fever Down Under". BBC. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  14. "View Form - Enzeli". Cyber House. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  15. Lynch, Jamie (19 June 2013). "Royal Ascot: Estimate the best guess for a glorious Gold Cup". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  16. "Murtagh splits from the Aga Khan". All Voices. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  17. O'Hehir, Tony (19 June 1999). "Cadran the next target for Enzeli". The Racing Post. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  18. Griffiths, Richard (8 September 2000). "Doncaster: Blinkered Enzeli shows no lack of zeal for the battle". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  19. Ashforth, David (17 December 2000). "Enzeli's new owner bids for third Cup". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  20. Chapman, Matt (21 June 1999). "Enzeli and Kayf Tara will both be rated on 118". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  21. "Thoroughbred Pedigrees". Equineline. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
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