SARGA.CO – A thrilling upset unfolded in Race XII: 3-Year-Old Derby Class Division II – 1,400 M at Indonesia’s Horse Racing (IHR) Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X 2025. Despite the scorching heat, the intensity of the race never waned. Burrito Libre delivered an outstanding run with a late attack style, securing the most dramatic victory in the class, competing for the Garuda Indonesia Cup with a total prize of Rp60 million.
Race XII featured seven horses from four regional contingents: Burrito Libre and De Boss Istana formerly Kingsaw (East Java), Fox Ranger (West Java), P. Jack Jhon and P. Super Tembaga (South Kalimantan), as well as Tabassam T.A and Oshin Eclipse (Central Java).
As soon as the starting gate opened, the competition heated up instantly. De Boss Istana surged to the front, battling tightly with P. Super Tembaga. Behind them, Burrito Libre and Jack Jhon began searching for gaps while observing the race rhythm.
Up to 600 meters before the finish, P. Super Tembaga remained strong at the front, closely followed by De Boss Istana. Meanwhile, Oshin Eclipse started pushing upward, attempting to disrupt the two race leaders.
While the leaders were busy pressuring one another, Burrito Libre—a 3-year-old filly formerly known as Cempaka Jatim—took a calmer approach. From the outside lane, she steadily advanced, little by little, almost unnoticed by her rivals.
The big moment came in the final 300 meters. With plenty of power left, the offspring of stallion My Name is Salman and mare Cempaka Putih burst forward, overtaking De Boss Istana and charging after P. Super Tembaga, who still held the lead.
Within seconds, Burrito Libre seized control of the race, leaving P. Super Tembaga fell behind as the latter began to lose momentum in the final meters.
On the straight toward the finish line, the tight duel between Burrito Libre and P. Super Tembaga had spectators holding their breath. But the East Java filly’s speed was simply too much to match.
Final Results – Race XII: 3-Year-Old Derby Class Div. II – 1,400 M
Champion I: Burrito Libre – East Java (Bintang Madura Stable)
Champion II: P. Super Tembaga – South Kalimantan (BHM Stable)
Champion III: Oshin Eclipse – Central Java (Eclipse Stable)
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