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SARGA.CO – In the world of Indonesian horse racing, the title of Triple Crown Champion is the sport’s most prestigious and elusive achievement.
To earn it, a horse must win all three legs of the championship series: the first leg (1,200 meters in March), the second (1,600 meters in May), and the Indonesia Derby (2,000 meters in July).
Yet history has shown that greatness doesn’t always guarantee glory. Several outstanding horses came heartbreakingly close, only to falter at the final hurdle.
Here are the stories of seven remarkable horses that nearly etched their names into Triple Crown history, but fate had other plans:
King Master began the season with flawless form, capturing victories in both opening races. But in the Indonesia Derby, his momentum came to a halt. The clean sweep slipped away at the finish line, and so did the dream.
Pesona Nagari’s story is one of resilience. A fall in the first leg dashed his Triple Crown hopes early. But he bounced back, winning the next two races, including the Indonesia Derby. A commendable feat, though not enough to claim the crown.
After two stellar wins, all eyes were on King Runny Star at the Derby. But he had to settle for third place. The Triple Crown dream faded on Derby Day.
Dominating the first and second legs, Nara Asmara entered the Derby as the favorite. But the outcome was bittersweet—finishing fourth, he fell short when it mattered most.
Lady Aria claimed victory in the first leg and the Derby, but only managed second place in the middle race. Despite her strong overall performance, the missing win denied her the coveted title.
Near perfection. Queen Thalassa stormed through the first two legs and charged into the Derby full of promise. But a second-place finish dashed her hopes just meters from the crown.
Like Pesona Nagari, Bintang Maja stumbled in the first race. Yet he made a remarkable comeback, winning the second leg and the Derby. A sweet redemption, but still shy of Triple Crown glory.
Since Djohar Manik’s historic sweep in 2014, no horse has claimed the Triple Crown. With fierce competition and tight race schedules, the challenge of winning all three races remains daunting.
The Triple Crown is about more than just speed — it demands endurance, consistency, and a touch of luck.
These near-champions prove that even with near-flawless campaigns, a single misstep can cost everything.
Will this year bring a new legend — a horse capable of conquering all three stages and rewriting the record books?
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