SARGA.CO—The prestigious national horse racing championship, Indonesia’s Horse Racing (IHR) – Triple Crown Serie 2 2025, was successfully held at the Tegalwaton Racecourse, Semarang Regency, Central Java, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This championship is part of a major campaign titled “The Race of Rising Stars”, aimed at revitalizing horse racing as a source of national pride while showcasing the best talents from across Indonesia.

A total of 140 racehorses from various regions across Indonesia — ranging from North Sumatra to West Nusa Tenggara — competed in the event, which offered a total prize pool of Rp 425 million. The spotlight was on the most prestigious class, the 3-Year-Old Derby, a 1.600-meter race contesting the Triple Crown Serie 2 Cup with a grand prize of Rp 100 million.

With this achievement, King Argentine is now the strong favorite to win the final series, the National Championship Series 1 Indonesia Derby, scheduled for July, and is poised to make history as the third horse in Indonesia to claim the Triple Crown title within a single year.

CEO and Co-Founder of SARGA.CO, Aseanto Oudang, expressed his appreciation for the successful championship, relating it to the spirit of national revival celebrated on May 20. 

“We are grateful to have completed the Indonesia’s Horse Racing – Triple Crown Serie 2 2025 smoothly and successfully. As the first and only horse racing promoter in Indonesia, we also thank all parties whose enthusiasm and support have helped elevate horse racing to a higher level. We hope this sport continues to grow, creating new achievements and history in line with the spirit of National Revival,” said Aseanto Oudang.

Beyond exciting races, SARGA.CO also offered engaging performances for attendees, including instant prizes and educational activities about horse racing, aiming to increase public interest in this sport as entertainment, lifestyle, and a talent development platform.

Vice President of Marketing & Operation at SARGA.CO, Kevin Jonathan Van Houten, explained, “Triple Crown Serie 2 is the most prestigious class in this year’s championship series. Only two horses have ever won the Triple Crown in Indonesia by clinching the three main championships in a single year. We hope a new champion will emerge this year who can repeat this historic feat.”