SARGA.CO – Indonesia’s Horse Racing (IHR) Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X 2025 is set to deliver a thrilling, high-prestige showdown at the Sultan Agung Racecourse, Yogyakarta, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. One of the most anticipated events among fans and horse racing enthusiasts is the 3-Year-Old Derby Division I, where Indonesia’s finest young racehorses will battle for supremacy.
Seven contenders will take on the 1,400-meter track, each representing their regions with pride and ambition. Based on the official drawing, here are the gate positions:
With this lineup, the Derby Division I will be a true test of speed, strategy, and stamina among rising stars ready to claim their place in the elite tier. Several names in the lineup are not new to the circuit—they have already achieved impressive results in earlier rounds of the 2025 IHR calendar.
Tokugawa Eclipse (Central Java) – 2nd Place, 3-Year-Old Derby Div. I (1,400 m) – National Championship Series II 2025. Known for his consistent speed from the start, he’s a serious threat on mid-distance tracks.
Suntora Nagari (North Sulawesi) – 3rd Place, 3-Year-Old Derby Div. I (1,400 m) – National Championship Series II 2025; 3rd Place, 3-Year-Old Future Derby (1,400 m) – Merdeka Cup 2025. Famous for his powerful late burst in the final 200 meters, making him a dangerous finisher.
Cassius Warrior (East Java) – 2nd Place, 2-Year-Old Novice A/B Non-Finalist (1,400 m). Despite his youth, he has shown remarkable maturity and fighting spirit from an early age.
Bulan Sabit (Yogyakarta) – 2nd Place, 3-Year-Old Derby Div. II (1,400 m) – National Championship Series II 2025. The home favorite filly from Yogyakarta is ready to shine in front of her local supporters with renewed energy and determination.
The 3-Year-Old Derby Div. I is often the most electrifying race of all, showcasing the next generation of champions. Tokugawa Eclipse and Suntora Nagari are expected to set the pace in the latter half, but Cassius Warrior and Bulan Sabit might just steal the victory in the final moments.
With every gate holding strong contenders and evenly matched reputations, this division promises an unpredictable and exciting clash of young talents—where the winner might just come from outside the list of favorites.
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