Nyquist Daughter Simply Enchanting

Simply Enchanting (formerly Enchante '21) 

Chestnut Filly (Nyquist x Enchante - Bluegrass Cat) - Going to Phil D'Amato - So Cal) - Foaled Feb 22, 2021 (She shares a birthday with Laurie!)

KENTUCKY PRINCESS AWARD

Simply Enchanting [Enchante '21] -- who just got her permanent name the Monday following our big weekend in Ocala -- is the Kentucky bred daughter of Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup Juvenile winner and Champion 2YO Colt, Nyquist, who earned well over $5 million on the track and has already sired some notable stakes winners, including Gretzky the Great, Vequist, Turnerloose, and Slow Down Andy. 

In addition, her dam, Enchante, sired by Bluegrass Cat, produced a multiple graded stakes winner by Nyquist's sire, Uncle Mo, so she's a 3/4 sister to ENVOUTANTE and there's a good indication the cross is productive. 

Enchante '21 was the highest selling yearling daughter of Nyquist in 2022 and has the outstanding pedigree to become a notable Kentucky-bred filly, she's scopey without being too big, and has the look of a two-turn horse. She may, however, get a later start like her 3/4 sister did and arrive on the scene in her 3YO year. 

Our Take 

Simply Enchanting may be a bit overshadowed by some of her other trainees, but she has the pedigree, the physical presence and yet another excellent trainer that could add up to a great career. Our perception of her is that she's a very sweet, honest and straightforward filly. She may get started later rather than sooner, but should have plenty of time to develop for the big races in her 3YO year. Simply Enchanting may be the biggest surprise of them all. 

Simply Enchanting on the OBS training track
(Photo by Jennifer Reed)

Simply Enchanting near walking ring
(Photo by Kathy Craycraft)

Simply Enchanting in walking ring

Simply Enchanting in walking ring

Simply Enchanting in walking ring

Simply Enchanting posing for photo
(Photo by Jennifer Reed)

David with Simply Enchanting in her stall

Laurie with Simply Enchanting in her stall at OBS

Newly named Simply Enchanting just
got her special t-shirt design