Enzeli (horse)

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)

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

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

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6. "Thoroughbred racehorses". JW Racing. 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. 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. 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.