Indonesian Triple Crown
.jpg) King Argentin, the fourth Triple Crown Winner Indonesia, 2025 | |
| Location | Indonesia |
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| Inaugurated |
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| Race type | Flat racing (Triple Crown race series) |
| Sponsor | Equestrian Association of Indonesia |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1200m (0+3⁄4 miles) 1600m (1 miles) 2000m (1+2⁄5 miles) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Qualification | 3-year-olds above B-class height |
The Indonesian Triple Crown Series (Indonesian: Piala Tiga Mahkota) is a series of three horse races sanctioned by the Equestrian Association of Indonesia (PORDASI), the governing body of equestrianism in Indonesia. The three races are the Indonesia Derby and the Tiga Mahkota (translated into English as "Triple Crown") Series 1 and Series 2. The races, like most in Indonesia, are run on dirt. Horses who finish first in all three races in a season are recognized as Triple Crown Champions. The races are traditionally ran from March until early August of each year, although some events have resulted in schedule adjustments, such as in 2020, where only the first leg was held due to COVID-19 regulations in Indonesia. The triple crown races are considered the most prestigious races in the country, along with the Kejurnas series, Super Sprint and Star of Stars.
Four horses have won the Indonesian Triple Crown since its inauguration in 1974: Mystere (1978),[note 1] Manik Trisula (2002), Djohar Manik (2014),[2] and King Argentin (2025).
Background
[edit]The Indonesia Triple Crown is a part of the first Kejurnas (Kejuaraan Nasional National Championship) Series. As like in other countries, a horse must win three consecutive races to win the Triple Crown. In Indonesia, a horse must win three consecutive races, the Triple Crown Series 1 over a distance of 1,200 meters (0+3⁄4 miles) and Triple Crown Series 2 over a distance of 1,600 meters (1 miles) and Indonesia Derby over a distance of 2.000 meters (1+2⁄5 miles). Unlike other Triple Crown races outside of Indonesia, Thoroughbreds are considered ineligible to run in the Indonesian Triple Crown.
Mystere achieved his title as the first Triple Crown Winner after winning all the legs of the Indonesian Triple Crown (the 1st leg on May 21, 1977 then 2nd on July 4, 1977 and the Indonesia Derby on July 9, 1977). However, the Triple Crown title's designation was discontinued not long after in 1979 for undisclosed reason.[1]
In 2002, Manik Trisula became the second horse and the first filly to win the Indonesian Triple Crown, marking the end of a 25-year hiatus.
Since then no horse has won the Triple Crown until 2014, Djohar Manik achieved her title after winning all three legs of the Indonesian Triple Crown (1st leg on March 23, 2014, 2nd leg on May 18, 2014, and the Indonesia Derby on July 20, 2014) at Pulomas Racecourse.
In 2025, after a long wait of 11 years, King Argentin achieved a historic milestone by winning all three legs of the Indonesian Triple Crown (1st leg on April 20, 2025, 2nd leg on May 18, 2025 and the Indonesia Derby on Jul 27, 2025 at the Sultan Agung Racecourse) becoming the fourth horse to accomplish the feat after an 11-year absence of a winner.[3]
Records
[edit]Winners
[edit]| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Breeder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Mystere | Buce Pantouw | Abdullah S. H.A. Slamet |
Pamulang Stud & Stable |
Pamulang Stud & Stable |
| 2002 | Manik Trisula♥ | A. Suhara | Ir. Febrius Abu Bakar | Pamulang Stud & Stable Trisa Yemita Febrius |
Pamulang Stud & Stable |
| 2014 | Djohar Manik♥ | Jendri Turangan | Edwin Basuki | Aragon & Tombo Ati Stable | Lala Stable |
| 2025 | King Argentin | Jemmy Runtu | Karlan Farooq Ali Khan |
Kusnadi Halim | King Halim Stable |
Even though the horse that won the Triple Crown was a filly/mare, she will still be considered a Triple Crown winner, not a Triple Tiara winner. This is because there is no racing series in Indonesia for the Triple Tiara.
- ♥ indicates filly/mare
Double Crown winners
[edit]Racehorses which have won a "Double Crown" (two of the three races in the Indonesian Triple Crown) include:
| Year | Winners | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st leg | 2nd leg | 3rd leg | ||
| 1976 | Cempaka♥ | Pringgondani♥ | [1] | |
| 1977 | Bayu Kartika♥ | Caudillo | [1] | |
| 2006 | King Master | Exotica♥ | [4][5] | |
| 2008 | Spirit Sikumbang | Pesona Nagari♥ | [6] | |
| 2015 | King Runny Star | Beauty Eagling♥ | [7][8] | |
| 2016 | Nara Asmara♥ | Dragon Runner | [9][10] | |
| 2018 | Lady Aria♥ | Gagak Lumayung | Lady Aria♥ | [11] |
| 2019 | Queen Thalassa♥ | Cinderella Jatim♥ | [12] | |
| 2023 | Ratu Aquila♥ | Bintang Maja | [13] | |
Notes
- ♥ indicates filly/mare
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Soehardjono, Oetari (1990). Kuda (in Indonesian). Pamulang: Yayasan Pamulang Equestrian Centre. p. 336. ISBN 9798196007.
- ^ Sundoro, Danang (July 27, 2025). "Sejarah! King Argentin Koleksi Triple Crown Indonesia". rri.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Sundoro, Danang (July 4, 2015). "Sejarah! King Argentin Koleksi Triple Crown Indonesia". RRI (in Indonesian). Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Dewangga, Elang Kharisma (July 4, 2015). "Kuda King Argentine Bikin Indonesia di Ambang Sejarah Baru Triple Crown". Radar Jogja (in Indonesian). Jawa Pos. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Deretan Juara Derby Indonesia 1974-2024:50 Tahun Sejarah Kuda Pacu Nusantara". Sarga.co (in Indonesian). July 27, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "10 Meters from Glory: The Tragic Fall of Pesona Nagari at the Edge of a Triple Crown Dream". Sarga.co. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Bramantoro, Toni (July 30, 2015). "Pacuan Kuda Indonesia Derby 2015: Tantangan Besar King Runny Star". Tribun News. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Bramantoro, Toni (August 19, 2015). "Beauty Eagling Juara Indonesia Derby". Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Bramantoro, Toni (May 23, 2016). "Nara Asmara di Jalur Triple Crown". Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Bramantoro, Toni (August 8, 2016). "Akhirnya, Jabar Kahiji di Tegalwaton". Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Bramantoro, Toni (July 13, 2015). "Gagak Lumayung Gagalkan Ambisi Triple Crown Lady Aria". Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Kisah Cinderella Jatim dan Triple Crown yang Hilang". Sarga.co (in Indonesian). November 21, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Putra, Tirto Prima (May 21, 2023). "Juara Seri Kedua Bintang Maja Buat Ratu Aquila Gagal Piala Tiga Mahkota Pordasi 2023" (in Indonesian). Gerakita. Retrieved July 31, 2025.