Heinz Jentzsch
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| Heinz Jentzsch | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 March 1920 Hoppegarten, Brandenburg, Weimar Republic |
| Died |
21 April 2012 (aged 92) Baden-Baden, Germany |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Years active | 1942–1999 |
Heinz Jentzsch (13 March 1920 – 21 April 2012)[1] was the most successful horse trainer in the history of German horse racing.
Career
During his active years from 1942 to 1999, Jentzsch recorded 4,029 victories.[2] From 1960 to 1994, he was the most successful coach, winning 31 times.[3] He won 21 races in succession from 1967 to 1987.[3] He won eight Deutsches Derbys.[3] He also recorded 11 victories at the Preis der Diana. He was also the mentor of Georg Bocskai and Peter Schiergen.
Derby winners
Heinz Jentzsch trained eight derby winners:
- 1969: Don Giovanni
- 1970: Alpenkönig
- 1976: Stuyvesant
- 1978: Zauberer
- 1984: Lagunas
- 1985: Acatenango[3]
- 1993: Lando[3]
- 1994: Laroche
Death
Jentzsch died at the age of 92 on 21 April 2012.[3]
References
- ↑ "Sport-Telegramm". Bild (in (German)). 17 March 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ↑ "Training legend Heinz Jentzsch dies aged 92". Racing Post. 25 April 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 'Gifford's+popularity+testified+not+only+to+his+achievements+but+also...-a0313662146 "'Gifford's popularity testified not only to his achievements but also to his passionate nature". The Racing Post. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
External links
- Heinz Jentzsch (German)
- Ein Gigant wird 90: Zum Geburtstag von Heinz Jentzsch (German)
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