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SARGA.CO – The 2025 Indonesia Derby is heating up, and the final hasn’t even begun. The preliminary round for the 3-year-old 2,000-meter class, held at Sultan Agung Horse Racing Track (SSA), Bantul, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, delivered a major twist: King Argentine, the favorite from Heat 2, had to concede the fastest overall time to Princess Gavi, who dominated Heat 1.
Renowned for his stamina and consistent racing style, King Argentine clocked the fastest time in Heat 2 at 2 minutes 20.43 seconds. But that wasn’t enough to beat Princess Gavi, who soared to 2 minutes 19.08 seconds, making her the fastest horse across both heats.
Tight and Intense from the Start
This year’s Derby preliminary was split into two heats, with the 12 fastest times overall qualifying for the final. The competition was fierce—time gaps between top finishers were measured in mere fractions of seconds.
Top 3 from Heat 1:
Princess Gavi – 2:19.08
Wonder Land – 2:19.15
Kashmir Paraja – 2:19.42
Top 3 from Heat 2:
King Argentine – 2:20.43
Padagi NSL – 2:20.45
Romantic Spartan – 2:20.47
Further surprises came from Wonder Land and Kashmir Paraja, both sticking close to Princess Gavi and delivering performances strong enough to secure their spots in the final.
12 Finalists Ready for Battle – July 27
Here’s the complete list of finalists for the 2025 Indonesia Derby:
Three reserve horses have also been named in case of scratches: Satrya Ardiaa, Kancil Mas T.A, and Naura Ayu—each ranked 7th in their respective heats.
All attention now shifts to King Argentine ahead of the July 27 final. Will he rebound from this setback and complete his Triple Crown quest? Or will Princess Gavi and Wonder Land remain unstoppable?
One thing is certain: the SSA track will host a historic showdown as Indonesia’s golden generation of racehorses battle for supremacy.
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