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SARGA.CO – In the history of Indonesian horse racing, some horses are remembered for their long and decorated careers. Others, however, become legends precisely because of how brief their time on the track was. Dewi Milenia belongs to the latter—a name that appeared only briefly, yet whose echo has never truly faded.
This chestnut G4 filly, owned by Aragon Stable, achieved a single accomplishment powerful enough to secure her place in history: champion of the 2003 Indonesia Derby.
From the start, Dewi Milenia was no ordinary horse. She was born into an elite bloodline, sired by Sabeil and out of Gloria Star. This combination produced a young horse with strong character, natural bravery, and innate speed.
Talent alone, however, is never enough. Dewi Milenia was guided by the right hands—trained by Iwan Kurniawan and ridden by Endang Sonitan, an experienced jockey who knew exactly when to restrain her and when to unleash her full power.
The Indonesia Derby is a race that leaves no room for doubt. Many promising young horses fall short before reaching the summit. Yet in the 2003 edition, Dewi Milenia showed no hesitation at all.
She immediately took on the role of a frontrunner, leading the race from the start and never once looking back.
“She left her rivals far behind during the race. She was a young horse, a front runner, and it was her very first race—straight into the 2003 Indonesia Derby,” said Endang Sonitan, as quoted by Baharna TV on YouTube.
For Dewi Milenia, that Derby was more than just a win. It was a statement. One appearance, one championship. No preamble.
What makes her story even more remarkable is what followed. Instead of continuing her racing career and chasing further titles, Dewi Milenia never raced again.
Yet her role in the sport did not end there. She was later bred with Indon, the winner of the 2001 Indonesia Derby. From the union of these two great names was born Ksatria Parahyangan.
In horse racing, some horses shine on the track, while others make their mark behind the scenes as broodmares. Dewi Milenia managed to do both—each in her own way.
She is not remembered for a long list of victories, but for the perfection of a single moment. One race, one victory, and then she was gone—leaving behind questions, admiration, and a story that continues to be retold from one generation to the next.
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