Enzeli (foaled 5 April 1995) is a retired Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and stallion. He won Ascot Gold Cup in 1999.
| Enzeli | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Kahyasi |
| Grandsire | Ile de Bourbon |
| Dam | Ebaziya |
| Damsire | Darshaan |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 5 April 1995 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Breeder | The Aga Khan's Studs (former) |
| Owner | Aga Khan (former) |
| Trainer | John Oxx (former) Myles Plumb |
| Record | 15: 6-1-1 |
| Earnings | £192,864 |
| Major wins | |
| Leopardstown November Handicap (1998) Saval Beg Stakes (1999) Ascot Gold Cup (1999) Doncaster Cup (2000) | |
Background
editEnzeli 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
editAt 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
editIn 1999, Enzeli was rated as one of the top-rated stayers in Europe together with Kayf Tara.[20]
Pedigree
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b c "Enzeli". Aga Khan Studs. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Enzeli". Racing Post. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Enzeli". Aga Khan Studs. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Pullen, Nigel. "Milan takes English St. Leger". Pedigree Post. Archived from the original on 27 November 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Jubilee year Royal Ascot winner for the Queen with Aga Khan-bred filly". The Racehorse. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Thoroughbred racehorses". JW Racing. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Morrison, Tony (10 September 1998). "Perfect Oaks pedigree". The Racing Post. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ Riddle, Geoffrey (20 June 2013). "Estimate wins Gold Cup for The Queen". Racing. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Yates, David (18 June 1999). "Enzeli lands golden double for Aga Khan". Coventry Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ a b O'Hehir, Tony (18 September 1999). "Enzeli camp's ground concerns". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Oxx, John M, MVB, MRCVS". Directory of the Turf. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Melbourne Cup: Fanshawe far from fazed by Owl's wide draw". The Racing Post. 6 November 2000. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Keogh, Frank (6 November 2000). "Cup fever Down Under". BBC. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "View Form - Enzeli". Cyber House. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Lynch, Jamie (19 June 2013). "Royal Ascot: Estimate the best guess for a glorious Gold Cup". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Murtagh splits from the Aga Khan". All Voices. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ O'Hehir, Tony (19 June 1999). "Cadran the next target for Enzeli". The Racing Post. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ Griffiths, Richard (8 September 2000). "Doncaster: Blinkered Enzeli shows no lack of zeal for the battle". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Ashforth, David (17 December 2000). "Enzeli's new owner bids for third Cup". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ Chapman, Matt (21 June 1999). "Enzeli and Kayf Tara will both be rated on 118". The Racing Post. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Thoroughbred Pedigrees". Equineline. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2013.