Big Ben (horse, foaled 1986)

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Big Ben
BreedG2 (PORDASI classification)
SireSwantown Prince
GrandsireImperial Prince
DamPutri Gunung
DamsireTale House
Sex Stallion
Foaled1986
CountryFlag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia
ColourLight bay (merah)
BreederDr. Achmad Rizal
OwnerDr. Achmad Rizal
TrainerEdwin Basuki
JockeyCoen Singal
Major wins

Big Ben or Big Bend (foaled 1986 in West Sumatra) was an Indonesian racehorse. His major win at national race was in the 1990 Indonesia Derby.

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Background

Big Ben was a light bay stallion foaled on 1986, at West Sumatra. His sire is Swantown Prince (THB AUS), a son of Imperial Prince (THB AUS), and his dam is Putri Gunung (G1), a daughter of Tale House (THB AUS). [1] Big Ben breed was classified as G2 (Generasi ke-2) based on the Pordasi classification, with a proportion of Thoroughbred genetic material more than 75%. [2]

Big Ben was the third foal of Putri Gunung. He was a brother to Galigo (winner of the 1988 Indonesia Derby) and Anggrek. During his racing career, he represented the West Sumatra contingent.

Racing career

Racing form

DateRacecourseNameClassFinishedJockeyDistanceWinner (2nd place)Ref.
July 29, 1990PulomasSoeharto Cup Series 1 (Indonesia Derby)Derby1stCoen Singal1,400 M [3]
Sep 20, 1992PulomasSoeharto Cup Series 2Open A1stCoen Singal2,000 M(Thunder Bird) [4]
Jan 26, 1993PulomasPiala Siti Hardiyanti RukmanaOpen4thCoen Singal2,000 MThunder Bird [5]
Sep 3, 1995PulomasSoeharto Cup Series 2Open A2ndCoen Singal1,300 MMaya Sovereign [6]

Pedigree

Pedigree of Big Ben (IDN), light bay stallion, 1987
Sire
Swantown Prince (AUS)
Imperial Prince (IRE) Sir Ivor (USA) Sir Gaylord (USA)
Attica (USA)
Bleu Azur (GB)Crepello (GB)
Blue Prelude (GB)
Decimal (AUS) Wilkes (FR) Court Martial (GB)
Sans Tares (GB)
Little Dot (AUS) Grey Sovereign (GB)
Wee Spot (GB)
Dam
Putri Gunung (IDN)
Tale House (AUS)
Merah Indo Baleh (IDN)

References

  1. Soehardjono, Oetari (1990). Kuda. Pamulang: Yayasan Pamulang Equestrian Centre. ISBN   9798196007.
  2. 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.
  3. Soehardjono, Oetari (1990). Kuda. Pamulang: Yayasan Pamulang Equestrian Centre. ISBN   9798196007.
  4. "DKI-Jaya Rebut Piala Soeharto". Harian Neraca. 1992-09-21. p. 12.
  5. "Thunder Bird Rebut Piala SHR dan Hadiah 1,5 Juta". Harian Neraca. 1992-01-27. pp. XI.
  6. "Tim Pordasi Sulut Rebut Piala Soeharto". Bali Post. 1995-09-04.