Indonesia Derby


The Indonesia Derby is a flat horse race in Indonesia held for three-year-old colts and fillies. It is run over a distance of 2,000 meters, usually in late July or early August.
It was first officially run by PORDASI in 1972, ran alongside the existing Suharto Cup and is part of the first Kejurnas series, followed by Super Sprint and Star of Stars in the second national championship. It is the final leg of the Indonesian Triple Crown, preceded by the Triple Crown Series 1 over a distance of 1,200 meters and Triple Crown Series 2 over a distance of 1,600 meters.
Unlike other Triple Crown races outside of Indonesia, thoroughbred horses are considered ineligible to run in the Indonesia Derby, along with the preceding two races. Almost the entirety of the participating racehorses are crossbreds, with a few exceptions during the earlier decades. One notable example was in 1976 where Cempaka, a local horse from East Java, won the Indonesian Derby.

Name change

Over the years, the race has been held under several names
YearsName
1971 – 1996Piala Presiden Soeharto
1972 – PresentIndonesia Derby

Step races

Before a horse is allowed to compete in the Indonesia Derby, they must first go through a preliminary round. This consists of two heats, with 12 horses in each heat and the top 6 horses qualifying for the Indonesia Derby.

Locations

Over the years the race has been held at the following racetracks:

Records

Most wins by a jockey:
  • 5 wins – Coen Singal
  • 5 wins – Jemmy Runtu
  • 3 wins – Welly Mewengkang
  • 3 wins – Harny Pantouw
  • 2 wins – Buce Pantouw 1976, 1978)
  • 2 wins – J. Sumuweng
  • 2 wins – Suwarno
  • 2 wins – A. Suhara
  • 2 wins – M. Tewuh
  • 2 wins – Hanny Suoth
Most wins by a trainer:
  • 5 wins – Karlan
  • 5 wins – Edwin Basuki
  • 4 wins – Wahono A.T
  • 3 wins – H.E. Bahar
  • 2 wins – E. Lanujaya
  • 2 wins – Martin Supit
  • 2 wins – M. Udis
Most wins by an owner:
  • 14 wins – Pamulang Stud & Stable
  • 6 wins – King Halim Stable
  • 3 wins – Dago Stable
  • 2 wins – Aragon Stable
  • 2 wins – Bendang Stable
  • 2 wins – Totemboan Stable
  • 2 wins – Ir. Jeane
  • 2 wins – A.C.J Mantiri
Leading racehorses:
As of 2025, Damayanti and Prima Donna are the only horses who have won the Indonesia Derby more than once.

Winners

Winners since 1972

Earlier winners

  • 1966 - Diana
  • 1967 - Little King
  • 1968 - Bintang Kakanda
  • 1969 - Kawanua
  • 1970 - Prima Donna
  • 1971 - Prima Donna
  • 1972 - Damayanti
  • 1973 - Damayanti
  • 1974 - Damayanti