Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
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
References
^ 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 .