Description
Kincsem, the unbeatable wonder filly, was a thoroughbred English racehorse bred in Hungary and the pride of Hungarian horseracing and breeding. Thanks to her sporting success, she was famous around the world, winning all 54 of her races in Hungary and other European countries. One of her most memorable victories came on 1 August 1878 in Goodwood (England), where she triumphed easily despite the difficult track conditions. Another remarkable win came just barely one month later at Baden-Baden (Germany) on 9 September 1878: after the first race ended in a dead heat, all of the rivals lined up for another heat, in accordance with the rules at that time. Kincsem won the deciding heat by five lengths. Kincsem was born on 17 March 1874 at the stud of Erno˝ Blaskovich. Along with her calm nature, the secret to her string of victories was her extraordinary physical attributes and a training programme tailored to her individual characteristics, which was worked out by her trainer, Robert Hesp. Kincsem’s success was also supported by her favourite black-and-white feline friend, who was an inseparable companion in her races and travels. Kincsem competed between the ages of two and five, but due to injury Blaskovich then decided to give up racing and leverage her outstanding traits as a breeding mare in Kisbér, where Kincsem later produced five foals. The unbeaten wonder filly died on her birthday at the age of 13. Her trainer, Robert Hesp, only outlived her by 39 days, dying on 25 April 1887.