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Chairman of PP PORDASI, Aryo P.S. Djojohadikusumo, officially opens the IHR-Indonesia Derby 2025

IHR-Indonesia Derby 2025 Officially Opened, PP PORDASI Chair Emphasizes: “Prioritize Safety”

SARGA.CO – Chairman of the Indonesian Equestrian Sports Association (PP PORDASI), Aryo P.S. Djojohadikusumo, officially opened the 59th National Horse Racing Championship PORDASI Series I – Indonesia Derby 2025 at Sultan Agung Horse Racing Track, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

"Flying to Jogja with friends and family, stopping by for bakpia from the airport, We all love horse racing, win or lose, let joy be our sport,"

Aryo opened his speech with a lighthearted rhyme that drew applause.

To the participants, horse owners, stables, and spectators, Aryo shared a message he received directly from President Prabowo Subianto, after being entrusted to lead PP PORDASI:

“I’ve said this many times: safety must come first,” Aryo emphasized.

According to him, no matter how grand the event or how large the audience, it will not be a beautiful day if an accident occurs on the racetrack.

“The President, as a true horseman and avid equestrian, always stresses the safety of both horse and jockey above all,” Aryo continued.

With this in mind, the PP PORDASI Chair expressed hope that the race stewards would carry out their duties professionally, ensuring both in-stadium and live streaming audiences could enjoy the event comfortably.

“We want this to be a beautiful day for everyone to enjoy—prioritize safety,” he concluded.

A Prestigious Stage for the Nation’s Finest

Meanwhile, Ir. H. M. Munawir, Head of the Organizing Committee for the 59th PORDASI National Horse Racing Championship Series I, reported that the Indonesia Derby 2025 is a major part of this year’s Triple Crown series.

“The Indonesia Derby serves as a prestigious stage for the best 3-year-old horses while also being a point-gathering opportunity leading to Series II, which will determine the overall winner of the President of Indonesia’s Cup,” said Munawir.

In his report, Munawir stated that this year’s championship features 18 classes—8 for the national championship and 10 non-championship classes. A total of 172 horses from 12 PORDASI contingents are competing.

Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the IHR-Indonesia Derby 2025, Ir. H. M. Munawir

“We extend our deepest appreciation to PP PORDASI, PORDASI DIY, SARGA, sponsors, security personnel, medical teams, and the entire organizing committee for their extraordinary support,”
Ir. H. M. Munawir expressed.

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He further emphasized that the organizing committee had ensured all aspects of the event—from track conditions to security and audience comfort—were well-prepared.

“This championship is expected not only to produce top achievements from jockeys and horses,

but also to serve as entertainment for the public and to inspire the next generation in Indonesia’s horse racing scene,” he concluded.

Ir. H. M. Munawir concluded.

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