Sawahlunto Derby

Sawahlunto Derby
Class3-year-old derby
LocationKandih Racecourse
Inaugurated2007
Race typeFlat racing
Race information
Distance1500 meters (7½ Furlongs)
SurfaceDirt
TrackRight-handed
Qualification3-y-o, Colts & Fillies
PurseRp. 150.000.000 (as of 2025)

The Sawahlunto Derby is a flat horse race in Indonesia held for three-year-old colts and fillies. It is run over a distance of 1500 meters (approximately 0.93 miles or 7½ furlongs), usually in early December.

History

The Sawahlunto Derby was inaugurated in 2007 as part of 119th Sawahlunto City Anniversary Day (Indonesian: Hari Jadi Kota (HJK)), an initiative to promote "sport tourism" in the former mining town. While organized racing in West Sumatra dates back to the colonial era at venues like Bukit Ambacang (1889), the Sawahlunto Derby represents a modern professionalization of the traditional Minangkabau pacu kudo.

2020 cancellation

The 2020 edition of the race was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. The event returned in 2021 with strict health protocols and limited spectators, before returning to full capacity in 2022.

2025 charity

Due to the 2025 Sumatra floods and landslides, the 18th edition held in 2025 dedicated its entire revenue from ticket sales and VIP contributions to the humanitarian cause. The event successfully raised Rp32,225,000, which the organizers announced would be converted into basic necessities for flood and landslide victims across West Sumatra. [1]

Step races

Before a horse is allowed to compete in the Sawahlunto 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 Sawahlunto Derby. [2]

No Race name Grade Distance
1 3 years old Derby Heat I Elimination Dirt 1500m
2 3 years old Derby Heat II Elimination Dirt 1500m
3 Sawahlunto Derby Derby Dirt 1500m

New format

For the 2025 edition, the organizing committee implemented a significant modification to the competition format by eliminating the qualifying heat rounds.[3]

Regulatory basis

The decision to forego the heat rounds was authorized by the Board of Stewards and the organizing committee, adhering to the results of the Indonesian Equestrian Sports Association (PORDASI) National Working Meeting (Rakernas) Revision dated September 10, 2025 (Point 4, sub-points A-E). This format change was officially communicated to stable owners and trainers during the barrier drawing session held on November 30, 2025.

Ranking mechanism

In lieu of physical qualifying races, the selection of the 12 horses eligible for the Main Race was determined through a ranking system based on historical performance records (track record). The Board of Stewards assessed candidates using the following criteria:

  • Regional Entrants: Points were calculated based on the horses' performance in the two most recent championships: the Payakumbuh Horse Race and the Padang Panjang Horse Race.
  • External Entrants: Evaluation was based on the results of the last two races participated in by the horse in their respective regions, provided that the distance and age categories were equivalent.

Competition implications

Based on this ranking system, participants were allocated into two final categories:

  • Main Class (Derby): Horses ranked 1st through 12th qualified for the main gates to compete for the 2025 Sawahlunto Derby title over a distance of 1,500 meters.
  • Consolation Class (Derby Candidates): Horses ranked 13th and below were diverted to compete in the Class AB 3-Year-Old (Kelas Remaja) category over a distance of 1,300 meters.[4]

Records

Most wins by a jockey:

  • 2 wins – Yoserizal (2011, 2017)
  • 2 wins – Rudy Junior (2015, 2024)

Most wins by a trainer:

  • 2 wins – Iwan Kurniawan (2008, 2010)

Most wins by an owner:

  • 2 wins – Beni Amniza Putra (2016, 2021)

Fastest winning time (1,500m):

  • 1:38.48 – Pesona Asmara (2008)
  • 1:38.99 – Delima Queen (2016)
  • 1:39.21 – Ratu Aquila (2022)

Winners since 2007

Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner(s) Time Ref.
2007 Spirit Sikumbang N. Suryana Ferry Saddak Sikumbang Stable 1:43.99 [5][6][7]
2008 Pesona Asmara T. Firmansyah Iwan Kurniawan Rajawali Stable 1:38.48
2009 Pesona Demokrat Hanny Suoth Michel Umboh Effendi Amir 1:50.70
2010 Blezzing BMW Wawan Iwan Kurniawan BMW Stable 1:39.38
2011 Siti Jenar Yoserizal Maidison Satria Stable 1:42.21
2012 Permata Sartika Antoni Kamba Darus Wismar 1:40.66
2013 Salido T. Pantow Coen Singal Erizal Chaniago 1:42.99
2014 Ambun Marapi T. Buyung Atrizal Nikita Stable 1:39.58
2015 Putri Binari Rudy Junior Firdaus Hanafi - [N 1] 1:43.18
2016 Delima Queen Jhonny Adrian Lim Jack Beni Amniza Putra 1:38.99 [5][6][8]
2017 Sako Biru Yoserizal Wendra John Nasril 1:39.30 [5][6][7]
2018 Pioneer Srigunting Ridwan Barat -[N 1] Derri Asta 1:41.59
1:43.78 [T 1] 		[5][6] [7][9]
2019 Black Dragon Hermansyah Ben Amril Jailani 1:43.97 [10]
2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Cahaya Delima Meikel Soleran Ricky Beni Amniza Putra 1:40.64 [6][11]
2022 Ratu Aquila Rian Firmansyah Erwan Nasril Sako Biro 1:39.21 [12]
2023 King of Istana Yani Rondonuwu Nicky Pantouw Istana Stable [13]
2024 Romantic Spartan Rudy Junior Tuan Amris San Marino Stable 1:40.81 [14][15]
2025 Milea Guti Fajar Walangitan Syafrinal Guti Stable 1:44.60 [16]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Conflict Between Sources. Need Further Research. (December 2025)
  1. ^ 1:41.59 is reported by Antaranews while 1:43.78 is reported by Cindua Mato Channel (December 2025)

References

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  2. ^ "Sebanyak 12 Kuda Siap Bersaing di Laga Final Kejurnas Sawahlunto Derby 2023". majalahintrust.com (in Indonesian). 20 November 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  3. ^ posuchannel (1 December 2025). Sawahlunto Derby 2025 Tanpa Penyisihan🧐Kuda apa saja yang akan menjadi peserta Race Sawahlunto Derby?. Retrieved 11 December 2025 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ piliang batusangka official (1 December 2025). Barrier Drawing SAWAHLUNTO DERBY 7 DESEMBER 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ a b c d "Sukses Black Dragon Sumbar dan Para Juara Sawahlunto Derby 2007-2019". tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 9 December 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e TAPAL KUDA 69 (24 November 2022). DAFTAR KUDA JUARA SAWAHLUNTO DERBY 2007 - 2021 Dan Siapakah JUARA 2022 SELANJUTNYA..??. Retrieved 11 December 2025 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ a b c Cindua Mato Channel (16 November 2017). Daftar Pemenang Sawahlunto Derby 2007-2022. Retrieved 11 December 2025 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Cindua Mato Channel (25 September 2017). Drama SAWAHLUNTO DERBY 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2025 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Kuda Pionir raih juara pertama pacu kuda Bank Nagari Sawahlunto Derby 2018". sumbar.antaranews.com (in Indonesian). 3 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Kuda Asal Sumbar Mendominasi Pacu Kuda Sawahlunto Derby 2019". goparlement.com (in Indonesian). 9 December 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Sawahlunto Derby 2021, Kuda Cahaya Delima Juara". hariansinggalang.co.id (in Indonesian). 13 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  12. ^ "Sukses Ratu Aquila, Kuda Tercepat di Bank Nagari Sawahlunto Derby 2022". hariansinggalang.co.id (in Indonesian). 4 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  13. ^ "Pecahkan Mitos, Kuda King of Istana Jatim juara I Sawahlunto Derby". investigasi.news (in Indonesian). 3 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  14. ^ "Romantic Spartan Padang Panjang Raih Juara 1 Sawahlunto Derby Bank Nagari XVII". rri.co.id (in Indonesian). 9 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  15. ^ "ROMANTIC SPARTAN the winner of Sawahlunto Derby ke 17 - 2024". facebook.com (in Indonesian). 9 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  16. ^ "Milea Gusti, Kuda Tercepat di Bank Nagari Sawahlunto Derby 2025". hariansinggalang.co.id (in Indonesian). 8 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
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