Asgard’s Captain Triumphs in Audacious Hungarian Group 1 Raid

Dylan Cunha’s audacious international gamble paid off handsomely on September 6, 2026, as Asgard’s Captain secured a thrilling victory in the local Group 1 Kincsem Díj at Kincsem Park in Budapest, Hungary. Under a powerful ride from jockey Marco Ghiani, the remarkably consistent six-year-old gelding clawed out a dramatic photo-finish victory, leading home a spectacular British 1-2 finish. Asgard’s Captain just managed to deny last year’s winner, the Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained Claymore, who looked poised to defend his crown until the final strides.

The hard-fought international victory marks a spectacular 10th win for the horse under the Quest Thoroughbreds banner, further cementing his reputation as one of the ultimate success stories in syndication. Originally purchased out of the Tattersalls September Online Sale for just 18,500gns, the progressive son of Make Believe has completely transformed his career under Cunha’s expert guidance. Having already captured major prizes on home soil at York, Ascot, and Epsom, this triumphant Budapest raid elevates the globe-trotting thoroughbred to new heights