Damayanti (horse)

Damayanti
Newspaper excerpt on Damayanti winning the Soeharto Cup (Indonesia Derby), 1973
Breed	Local breed
Sire	Dark Chevallier
Dam	Banapati
Sex	Mare
Foaled	(1968-02-13)13 February 1968
Country	Indonesia
Colour	Bay (Jragem)
Breeder	Stal Cimahi
Owner	R. 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 (Indonesia Derby).

Damayanti was one of the early winners of the Indonesia Derby.

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	Name – Class	Finished	Distance	Winner (2nd place)	Time
23 April 1972	Pulomas	Poni KL 1	1st	1200 m	(—)	1.22,0
29 July 1972	Tegalega	KL A	1st	1400 m	(Mutiara)	1.39,8
30 July 1972	Tegalega	KL A	1st	1600 m	(Marcopolo)	1.58,7
22 Nov 1972	Pulomas	Kejurnas VII (elimination)	2nd	1400 m	Primadona	1.36,3
24 Nov 1972	Pulomas	Kejurnas VII (final)	1st	1400 m	(Primadona)	1.35,1
25 Nov 1972	Pulomas	Kejurnas VII – Soeharto Cup	1st	1600 m	(Primadona)	1.34,1
8 July 1973	Pulomas	Poni KL 1	1st	600 m	(—)	0.40
20 July 1973	Pulomas	Kejurnas VIII (elimination)	1st	1400 m	(Primadona)	1.31,5
20 July 1973	Pulomas	Kejurnas VIII KL A	1st	1400 m	(Primadona)	1.32,3
22 July 1973	Pulomas	Soeharto Cup	1st	1600 m	(Primadona)	1.49,4
16 June 1974	Pulomas	HUT DKI Jaya	1st	1400 m	(Puspita)	1.33,5
4 Oct 1974	Manado	Kejurnas IX KL A	1st	1400 m	(Fauna)	—
4 Oct 1974	Manado	Soeharto Cup	1st	1600 m	(—)	—
29 Dec 1974	Pulomas	Piala Pulomas Poni KL A	1st	1200 m	(Jimmy)	1.21,0
16 Feb 1975	Pulomas	Srikandi Cup	1st	1200 m	(Puspita)	—
12 Nov 1975	Arcamanik	KL A	1st	1400 m	(—)	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. "Damayanti Rebut Suharto Cup". Harian Abadi. 22 July 1993. p. 3.
3. 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.