Naga Sembilan

This article is about the Indonesian racehorse. For Indonesian oligarchs, see Nine Dragons (Indonesia).
Naga Sembilan
Naga Sembilan at Hamengkubuwono X Cup (2025)
BreedKP7 (Pordasi classification)
SireDa Vinci Eclipse
GrandsireRed Giant
DamMarior Sia
DamsireRajo Biaro
SexHorse
FoaledAugust 31, 2020
CountryIndonesia
ColourBay (Jragem)
BreederMiranda Stable
Owner
    • Irfan Karaeng Makka
    • H. Munir
    • Raihana Bagus
Trainer
    • Jori Lampus
    • Bagus Haryanto
Jockey
    • Aji Ardiansyah
    • Achmad Saefudin
Record10: 6-3-1
Major wins
Last updated on November 7, 2025

Naga Sembilan[a] (formerly known as Leonidas, foaled August 31, 2020 in Manado, North Sulawesi) is an Indonesian racehorse and the winner of the Star of Stars, a prestigious race in the Kejurnas Series II 2025.

Background

Naga Sembilan is a bay horse, foaled on August 31, 2020 at Miranda Stable in Manado, North Sulawesi.[1] His sire is Da Vinci Eclipse, a son of world record holder Red Giant, and his dam is Marrior Sia, a daughter of Rajo Biaro.[1]

Irfan Karaeng Makka purchased Naga Sembilan at 4 months old from Miranda Stable. He then registered his horse under the name "Leonidas". For two years, Leonidas was raised at Al Attar Stable located in Jeneponto, South Sulawesi.[2] According to Irfan, the name "Leonidas" is a reference to Leonidas I, the Spartan king who fought thousands of enemies and defended his kingdom.[2]

In 2022, Irfan sold Leonidas to Pasir Mas Stable (East Java), and he was renamed to Naga Sembilan. Naga Sembilan was then sold to Red Stone Stable (Jakarta) in 2025.[3] The name Naga Sembilan, translating to "Nine Dragons" in English, is said to be a reference to the nine hair swirls the horse has.

Naga Sembilan's current owner is Ny. Raihana Bagus, and he is usually ridden by Achmad Saefudin.[4][5]

Racing career

Following multiple transfers of ownership throughout his career, he competed under different provincial contingents. In 2023, he represented South Sulawesi under his previous name, Leonidas, at the A.E. Kawilarang Memorial Cup.[6] At the 2024 Pekan Olahraga Nasional, he represented East Java.[7] In the 2025 Kejurnas Series II, he represented Jakarta.

Racing form

The data below are mostly based on information available on livestreams from the YouTube channel and website of Sarga. Co, the promoter and event organizer for races on the national level.

Date Racecourse Race Class Distance Entry HN Finished Time Jockey Winner
(Runner-up) 		Ref.
2023 – two-year-old season
Feb 02, 2023 Tegalwaton A. E. Kawilarang Memorial Cup Beginner A/B 1200 m 1 1st Marcel Singal (Debora Eclipse) [8]
May 21, 2023 Sultan Agung Tiga Mahkota Series 2 Beginner A/B 1200 m 1 3rd Marcel Singal Clarion All Star [9]
2023 – three-year-old season
Nov 12, 2023 Sultan Agung Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X Derby A/B 1500 m 1st Aji Ardiansyah (Debora Eclipse) [10]
Jul 28, 2024 Sultan Agung Indonesia Derby Derby 2000 m 1 2nd Aji Ardiansyah Rapid Dash [11]
2024 – four-year-old season
Oct 12, 2024 HM Hasan Gayo PON XXI Aceh-Sumut 2024 B 1850 m 4 2nd Aji Ardiansyah Bintang Maja [12]
Dec 15, 2024 Sultan Agung Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X Open 2000 m 1 1st Aji Ardiansyah (P. Bintang Kalsel) [13]
May 18, 2025 Tegalwaton Triple Crown Serie 2 Open A 2000 m 2 2nd Nandang Septian King of Istana [14]
Jun 15, 2025 Sultan Agung Indonesia’s Horse Racing Cup Open A 2000 m 3 1st Achmad Saefudin (Guti Spirit) [15][16]
Jul 27, 2025 Sultan Agung Kejurnas Series I 4YO A/B 2000 m 1 1st Achmad Saefudim (King of Istana) [17]
Oct 19, 2025 Sultan Agung Star of Stars Open A 2200 m 5 2 1st Achmad Saefudim (Triple's) [18]
Nov 09, 2025 Sultan Agung Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X Open 2000 m 7 2 3rd Achmad Saefudim Triple's [19]
Feb 15, 2026 Tegalwaton Jateng Derby Open 2000 m 10 1st Achmad Saefudim (Romantic Spartan)

Pedigree

Pedigree of Naga Sembilan (IDN), bay horse, 2020
Sire
Da Vinci Eclipse (NZ) 		Red Giant (USA) Giant's Causeway (USA) Storm Cat (USA)
Mariah's Storm (USA)
Beyond The Sun (USA) Kingmambo* (USA)
Carnet Solaire (USA)
Danwood (AUS) Woodman (USA) Mr. Prospector* (USA)
Playmate (USA)
Dansino (AUS) Danehill** (USA)
Leica Western (AUS)
Dam
Marior Sia (IDN) 		Rajo Biaro (AUS) Desert King (IRE) Danehill** (USA)
Sabaah (USA)
Cedar (AUS) Last Tycoon (IRE)
Amber Aly (USA)
Gadis Agam Sumbar (IDN) Voting Dancer (AUS) Voting (AUS)
Nina Bonita (NZ)
Princess Adyat (IDN) Encounter Bay (AUS)
Ratu Adyat (IDN)

* Naga Sembilan is inbred 5S x 4S to the stallion Mr. Prospector, meaning he appears in the fifth generation (via Kingmambo) and the fourth generation of his pedigree on his sire's side.

** Naga Sembilan is inbred 4S x 4D to the stallion Danehill, meaning he appears in the fourth generation of both his sire and dam's side of his pedigree.

Notes

  1. ^ Officially written as Naga Sembilan dh. Leonidas.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Leonidas". studbook.or.id. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  2. ^ a b Pratama, Muh. Agung. "Kuda Naga Sembilan Juara Kejurnas, Ternyata Berasal dari Jeneponto". Tribun Timur (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  3. ^ "Pernah 'Gagal' di Derby, Kembali Bangkit di Star of Stars: Perjalanan Epik Naga Sembilan Taklukkan Lintasan Jarak Jauh". Sarga News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  4. ^ "NAGA SEMBILAN dh. Leonidas". SARGA.CO (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  5. ^ nimda (2025-06-16). "Sidney All Star dan Naga Sembilan Raih Podium Bergengsi di Indonesia's Horse Racing Cup". PORDASI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  6. ^ Redaksi. "Tokoh-tokoh Pacuan Nasional Saksikan A E Kawilarang Memorial Cup 2023". Laras Post (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  7. ^ Ara, Alga Mahate. "Tokoh-tokoh Pacuan Nasional Saksikan A E Kawilarang Memorial Cup 2023". Tribun News Gayo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  8. ^ Kuda Lovers (2023-03-01). LEONIDAS DAN DEBORA ECLIPSE SALING KEJAR DI KELAS PEMULA A/B . Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Putra, Tirto Prima (May 21, 2023). "Juara Seri Kedua, Bintang Maja Buat Ratu Aquila Gagal Raih Piala Tiga Mahkota Pordasi 2023". Gerakita. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  10. ^ Putra, Tirto Prima (November 12, 2023). "Kejuaraan Pacu Kuda Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X Dongkrak Sport Tourism Yogyakarta". Gerakita. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  11. ^ Sarga. Co (2024-08-07). RACE REPLAY | KELAS 3 TAHUN A/B / INDONESIA DERBY - 2.000 M. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ "Hasil Pacuan Kuda PON XXI Aceh-Sumut 2024". Idezia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  13. ^ Supardi (2024-12-15). "'Naga Sembilan' Sabet Juara 1 Kejuaraan Pacuan Kuda Piala Raja HB X Ke-14 Berhadiah Rp 100 Juta". Yogya Pos. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  14. ^ Sarga. Co (2025-05-30). RACE REPLAY | KELAS A TERBUKA - 2.000M | TRIPLE CROWN SERIE 2 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ Sarga. Co (2025-06-28). RACE REPLAY | KELAS TERBUKA 2.000 M | INDONESIA’S HORSE RACING CUP 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ Fardiansyah, Achmad (2025-06-16). "IHR Cup 2025: 54 Kuda Rebut Podium, Hadiah Tembus Rp425 Juta, Pacuan Kuda Indonesia Makin Bergengsi". Garuda TV (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  17. ^ Sarga. Co (2025-07-27). INDONESIA'S HORSE RACING: INDONESIA DERBY 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ Sarga. Co (2025-10-29). RACE REPLAY | KELAS A STAR OF STARS - 2.200 M | IHR: KEJURNAS PACUAN KUDA PORDASI KE-59 SERI II 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-06 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ Irawan, Janika (2025-11-10). "Naga Sembilan dan Princess Gavi Adu Cepat di IHR Piala Raja HB X 2025 Berhadiah Rp1 Miliar". Joglo News. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
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