Valencia (horse)
| Valencia | |
|---|---|
| Breed | G1 (Pordasi classification) |
| Sire | Keen Court (AUS) |
| Grandsire | Sostenuto (ITY) |
| Dam | Bintang Putri (LK MIN) |
| Damsire | Lambretta (LN IND) |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | November 9, 1971 |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Colour | Gray (Kelabu or Dawuk) |
| Breeder | Albert "Abe" C.J. Mantiri |
| Owner | Totemboan Stable |
| Trainer | H. Pandeirot |
| Jockey | Jori Lampus |
| Major wins | |
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Valencia (foaled November 9, 1971) was an Indonesian racehorse. Her major win at national race was in the 1975 Indonesia Derby.
Background
Valencia was a gray mare foaled on November 9, 1971, by Albert "Abe" C.J. Mantiri. Her sire is Keen Court (AUS Thoroughbred), a son of Sostenuto (ITY Thoroughbred), and her dam is Bintang Putri (Minahasa breed), a daughter of Lambretta (imported non-Thoroughbred horse).[1] Valencia breed was classified as G1 (Generasi ke-1) based on the Pordasi classification, with a proportion of Thoroughbred genetic material of 50%.
Valencia owner was Totemboan Stable, with trainer H. Pandeirot. Valencia represents the DKI Jakarta contingent.[2]
Racing career
Initially, Valencia's abilities were doubted because of her gray color (or dawuk in Indonesia). Jori Lampus, her jockey, was teased for being paired with her.[3]
During the 1975 Indonesia Derby in Arcamanik, Valencia faced 9 horses. As the horses were warming up and then being escorted to the starting gate, Jori spotted a group of children playing on the track before being turned away by security. When the race began, the horses raced at full speed. But Valencia could not get out of the gate, allegedly due to an obstruction. Despite this, she managed to break through the gate and catch up with her opponents.[3]
From 1000 M to 800 M, Jori and Valencia ran in the middle, not daring to join the group or jump straight to the front. Also in front was a horse from East Java, Glory, running in a zigzag pattern.[3]
800 M to the finish, Valencia began to overtake and pass his opponents one by one, also passing Glory, until finally reaching the front position at the finish and winning the Indonesia Derby.[3]
Race record
| Date | Racecourse | Race | Class | Distance | Entry | HN | Finished | Time | Jockey | Winner (Runner-up) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1975 | Arcamanik | Indonesia Derby | Derby | 1,400 M | 9 | 1 | 1st | Jori Lampus | (–) | [4] |
Pedigree
| Sire Keen Court (AUS) |
Sostenuto (ITY) | Never Say Die (USA) | Nasrullah (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singing Grass (USA) | |||
| Arietta (GB) | Tudor Minstrel (GB) | ||
| Anne of Essex (IRE) | |||
| Manzana (AUS) | Newtown Wonder (GB) | Fair Trial (GB) | |
| Clarapple (FR) | |||
| Moni Koura (AUS) | Golden Sovereign (IRE) | ||
| Miss Cygnea (AUS) | |||
| Dam Bintang Putri (LK MIN) |
Lambretta (LN IND) | ? | ? |
| ? | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| ? | |||
| Presto (LK MIN) | Atom (LK MIN) | ? | |
| ? | |||
| ? | ? | ||
| ? |
Note: LK: Local breed; LN: imported non-Thoroughbred horses
References
- ^ "Data Kuda - Valencia". studbook.or.id. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ^ 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. p. 146. ISBN 9786020622446.
- ^ a b c d "Kisah Valencia, Sang Betina Dawuk yang Menaklukkan Indonesia Derby Kedua". Sarga News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ^ Soehardjono, Oetari (1990). Kuda. Pamulang: Yayasan Pamulang Equestrian Centre. p. 173. ISBN 9798196007.