Naga Sembilan
Indonesian racehorse (foaled 2020)
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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.
| Naga Sembilan | |
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Naga Sembilan at Hamengkubuwono X Cup (2025) | |
| Breed | KP7 (Pordasi classification) |
| Sire | Da Vinci Eclipse |
| Grandsire | Red Giant |
| Dam | Marior Sia |
| Damsire | Rajo Biaro |
| Sex | Horse |
| Foaled | August 31, 2020 |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Colour | Bay (Jragem) |
| Breeder | Miranda Stable |
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| Record | 10: 6-3-1 |
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| Last updated on November 7, 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) |
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| 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
| Sire Da Vinci Eclipse (NZ) |
Red Giant (USA) | Giant's Causeway (USA) | Storm Cat (USA) |
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| 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
- Officially written as Naga Sembilan dh. Leonidas.