SARGA.CO – The roar of the crowd split the late afternoon sky at Sultan Agung Racecourse. But this wasn’t just any victory—this was the moment Princess Gavi, the fierce mare owned by King Halim Stable, stole the entire spotlight and shook the stage of the 59th PORDASI National Horse Racing Championship, Series II 2025.
In the hottest class of the day, the A Super Sprint 1,300 meters, the battle was brutal from the very first second. As soon as the gates opened, Dominator a.k.a. King Talago shot forward like a bullet, creating a gap so wide that many spectators believed the win was only a matter of time. Meanwhile, Princess Gavi lost momentum due to a slight bump at the gate—a disastrous start for a class that demands perfect speed.
But who could have predicted what came next?
Behind that early setback was an explosive power waiting for the right moment. Mid-race, jockey Hanny Suoth held the rhythm with a calm rarely seen in such an intense sprint. One by one, Gavi passed her rivals. Her breathing steady, her stride stretching longer, her eyes locked on the target ahead—Dominator, the final obstacle.
Entering the last 300 meters, the tension shifted dramatically. From the outside lane, Princess Gavi began to accelerate. The spectators stood up. Dominator was still in front. The gap shrank. The crowd roared.
In the final 100 meters, the duel between the two best horses erupted. Dominator fought to keep his lead—but Gavi surged with one last push from her jockey. The finish line drew closer. The two horses were neck-and-neck. A moment lasting only fractions of a second—yet enough to turn the world upside down: Photo finish. And Princess Gavi wins!
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