Pemanasan Menuju Derby: Menanti Sengitnya Persaingan Kuda Pacu

Warm-Up to the Derby: Intense Showdown Expected at IHR Cup 2025

SARGA.CO – The excitement is building! Sultan Agung Stadium in Bantul is primed to host the Indonesia’s Horse Racing Cup (IHR Cup) 2025 on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

This isn’t just another race—it’s a critical prelude to the Indonesia Derby scheduled for July.

Pemanasan Menuju Derby: Menanti Sengitnya Persaingan Kuda Pacu Terkuat di IHR Cup 2025

According to Danang Eko Yulianto, Secretary of Pordasi’s Racing Commission, the IHR Cup serves as a strategic benchmark for assessing the readiness of horses and jockeys before the Derby. It’s where performance is analyzed and strategy is sharpened.

The IHR Cup is strategic as it is part of the roadmap towards the Derby. Coaches and jockeys will analyze the strengths of their opponents and gauge the performance of each horse.

said Danang to SARGA.CO.

Fight in every class

Racing will be held across two broad categories:

Age Groups – Competitions for 2‑ and 3‑year‑olds, including the 3-Year‑Old Derby Divisions I & II (1,800 m), 3-Year‑Old U‑18 Divisions I & II (1,400 m), and various 2-Year‑Old classes (800–1,200 m).
Height/Skill Levels (A–F) – Including elite contests like the Open Sprint (1,300 m), Open (2,000 m), and the prestigious Local & Foreign Thoroughbred classes (1,200 m).

A Step Closer to Glory

For jockeys and trainers, the IHR Cup is more than pride—it's a test of mental strength, tactical execution, and the instinctive response of horse and rider on a challenging track.

Get ready to witness pure adrenaline, strategic brilliance, and explosive speed at Sultan Agung. The IHR Cup 2025 isn’t just a warm-up—it’s the proving ground for contenders aiming at Derby glory and the Triple Crown.

Full List of Competing Classes

Main Races (Age Group Division):

3-Year-Old Derby Class Division I – Distance: 1,800 meters
3-Year-Old Derby Class Division II – Distance: 1,800 meters
3-Year-Old Junior Class Division I – Distance: 1,400 meters
3-Year-Old Junior Class Division II – Distance: 1,400 meters
2-Year-Old Beginner Class A/B – Distance: 1,200 meters
2-Year-Old Beginner Class C/D Division I – Distance: 1,000 meters
2-Year-Old Beginner Class C/D Division II – Distance: 1,000 meters
2-Year-Old Debut Class A/B – Distance: 1,000 meters
2-Year-Old Debut Class C/D – Distance: 800 meters
Local Thoroughbred Class (THB INA) – Distance: 1,200 meters
International Thoroughbred Class (THB INTL) – Distance: 1,200 meters

Height Group Races:

Open Class – Distance: 2,000 meters
Open Sprint Class – Distance: 1,300 meters
Class C – Distance: 1,300 meters
Class D – Distance: 1,400 meters
Class D Sprint – Distance: 1,000 meters
Class E – Distance: 1,200 meters
Class F – Distance: 1,000 meters

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Warm-Up to the Derby: Intense Showdown Expected at IHR Cup 2025

The IHR Cup is strategic as it is part of the roadmap towards the Derby. Coaches and jockeys will analyze the strengths of their opponents and gauge the performance of each horse.

Fight in every class

A Step Closer to Glory

Full List of Competing Classes

Height Group Races: