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 National Championship (Indonesian: Kejuaraan Nasional, abbreviated as Kejurnas) Series II 2025.
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.
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.
* 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.
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