Damayanti (horse)

Damayanti
Newspaper excerpt on Damayanti winning the Soeharto Cup (Indonesia Derby), 1973
BreedLocal breed
SireDark Chevallier
DamBanapati
SexMare
Foaled(1968-02-13)13 February 1968
Country Indonesia
ColourBay (Jragem)
BreederStal Cimahi
OwnerR. Sumitra
Major wins
    • Soeharto Cup (1972, 1973, 1974)
    • HUT DKI Jaya (1974)
    • Piala Pulomas (1974)
    • Srikandi Cup (1975)

Damayanti (also known as Darmajanti, foaled February 13, 1968 in West Java) was an Indonesian racehorse. Her major wins includes the 1972, 1973, and 1974 Soeharto Cup.

Background

Damayanti was a bay mare foaled on February 13, 1968 at Stal Cimahi in West Java. Her sire is Dark Chevallier and her dam is Banapati.[1][2]

Damayanti's owner was R. Sumitra.[2]

Racing career

Damayanti was a racehorse belonging to the West Java contingent who actively competed from 1972 to 1975.

Damayanti was one of Indonesia's leading racehorses in the early 1970s, boasting outstanding achievements in various major events. Her fame began at the 1972 Kejurnas VII, where she finished second in the preliminary round before rebounding to win the final of Kejurnas VII, defeating Primadona with a time of 1:35.1 seconds. She then completed her victory in the Soeharto Cup (Indonesia Derby).[3]

Her consistency continued at the Kejurnas VIII in 1973, when Damayanti successfully won the preliminary round as well as the main class,[4][5] and again appeared dominant by winning the Soeharto Cup in the same year, defeating Primadona.[2][6]

In 1974, Damayanti added to her trophy haul with a victory at the HUT DKI Jaya, followed by success at the Kejurnas XI and the Soeharto Cup. Other accomplishments include victories in the Pulomas Cup and the Srikandi Cup in 1975.[3]

Damayanti ended her racing career with a win on November 12, 1975 at Arcamanik.[3]

Racing form

Date Racecourse Race/Class Distance Entry HN Finished Time Jockey Winner
(Runner-up)
1972 – two-year-old season
23 April 1972 Pulomas Poni KL 1 1200 m 1st 1:22.0 (—)
29 July 1972 Tegalega KL A 1400 m 1st 1:39.8 (Mutiara)
30 July 1972 Tegalega KL A 1600 m 1st 1:58.7 (Marcopolo)
1972 – three-year-old season
22 Nov 1972 Pulomas Kejurnas VII (elimination) 1400 m 2nd 1:36.3 Primadona
24 Nov 1972 Pulomas Kejurnas VII (final) 1400 m 1st 1:35.1 (Primadona)
25 Nov 1972 Pulomas Kejurnas VII – Soeharto Cup 1600 m 1st 1:34.1 (Primadona)
8 July 1973 Pulomas Poni KL 1 600 m 1st 0:40 (—)
20 July 1973 Pulomas Kejurnas VIII (elimination) 1400 m 1st 1:31.5 (Primadona)
20 July 1973 Pulomas Kejurnas VIII KL A 1400 m 1st 1:32.3 (Primadona)
22 July 1973 Pulomas Soeharto Cup 1600 m 1st 1:49.4 (Primadona)
16 June 1974 Pulomas HUT DKI Jaya 1400 m 1st 1:33.5 (Puspita)
1974 – four-year-old season
4 Oct 1974 Manado Kejurnas IX KL A 1400 m 1st (Fauna)
4 Oct 1974 Manado Soeharto Cup 1600 m 1st (—)
29 Dec 1974 Pulomas Piala Pulomas Poni KL A 1200 m 1st 1:21.0 (Jimmy)
16 Feb 1975 Pulomas Srikandi Cup 1200 m 1st (Puspita)
12 Nov 1975 Arcamanik KL A 1400 m 1st 1:41.0 (—)

References

  1. ^ Soehadji; Muladno; Bandiati, Sri; Soekotjo, Wirasmono; Soehardjono, Oetari (2019). Sejarah Pembentukan Kuda Pacu Indonesia: Rumpun Baru Kuda Indonesia Karya Anak Bangsa. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama. ISBN 9786020622446.
  2. ^ a b c "Damayanti Rebut Suharto Cup". Harian Abadi. 22 July 1993. p. 3.
  3. ^ a b c Soehardjono, Oetari (1990). Kuda. Pamulang: Yayasan Pamulang Equestrian Centre. ISBN 9798196007.
  4. ^ "Pacu Kuda Nasional di Pulo Mas". Harian Abadi. 16 July 1973.
  5. ^ "Pacuan 'Pordasi' Hanya Diikuti Dua Daerah". Harian Abadi. 19 June 1973.
  6. ^ "Foto: Damayanti, Suharto Cup". Harian Abadi. 24 July 1973. p. 3.