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SARGA.CO – The 2025 horse racing season delivered countless unforgettable moments. Some were nerve-racking, others amusing, and several marked the dawn of a new, more vibrant era for Indonesian horse racing.

Interestingly, many of these memorable moments were not solely about the racehorses themselves. From jockeys celebrating victories in unique ways to the growing presence of horse-racing communities, the sport has increasingly captured the hearts of a wider audience.

SARGA.CO recorded several standout events that proved Indonesian horse racing was an exciting spectacle throughout 2025. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the most thrilling moments of the year.

This unique moment took place during the Annual Kick Off: The Race of Rising Stars event held at La Moda, Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, on February 2, 2025. Featuring an Indonesian Heritage Cowboy Style theme, the event officially marked the opening of the 2025 national horse racing calendar.

At the event, SARGA.CO invited jockeys to walk the runway wearing their official racing attire. Accompanied by professional models, the jockeys surprised many with their poise and confidence in front of the camera. Who knows—perhaps a career change into modeling might be on the horizon?

In Race X, Class THB LN – 1,200 meters, three horses lined up to compete for the Arsari Tambang Cup, with a total prize of IDR 15 million. Despite the small field, the race proved challenging even before it began.

Cronos Eclipse, representing Eclipse Stable, appeared nervous when being guided into gate number two. Officials first attempted to lead the three-year-old chestnut colt, ridden by Hesky Paendong, through the rear gate entrance. However, the horse refused, lowering its hind legs to the ground and leaving the jockey with little choice but to wait.

Undeterred, seven officials then tried to push the horse through the front of the gate. Once again, Cronos Eclipse resisted, creating a tense atmosphere. The colt even kicked out, forcing officials to release him from the gate as he bolted away.

After eight long minutes of effort, Cronos Eclipse finally settled into position. Remarkably, the once-nervous horse went on to deliver a winning performance, surging forward and engaging in a fierce battle before crossing the finish line first.

Competing in Class G – 1,000 meters, the two-year-old colt (131 cm tall), sired by King Lopan and out of Sandel, started perfectly and surged into the lead with impressive speed despite his small frame.

Then, unexpectedly, just as the crowd held its breath in the final moments, Prince Loupan suddenly veered toward the center of the track and drifted outward as if he had lost his sense of direction. The audience stared in disbelief before bursting into laughter.

Amid the confusion, rival horse Naga Maja from Jalu Stable smoothly took over and won the race, claiming a prize of IDR 10 million.