Kawi (horse)
New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse
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Kawi (foaled 24 October 2010) is a retired New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse that won seven Group 1 races.[2]
| Kawi | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Savabeel |
| Grandsire | Zabeel (NZ) |
| Dam | Magic Time (NZ) |
| Damsire | Volksraad (GB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 24 October 2010 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Christine & John Goodin, Warea |
| Owner | John Goodin, Tony Kemp,[1] G A MacDonald, G H Phillips, Bruce & S A Sharrock & Estate of A A Baeyertz |
| Trainer | Allan Sharrock |
| Record | 38: 15-7-5 |
| Earnings | $1,356,412.50 |
| Major wins | |
| 2015 Makfi Challenge Stakes 2015 Zabeel Classic 2016 Thorndon Mile 2016 Makfi Challenge Stakes 2016 Windsor Park Plate 2017 Otaki-Maori Weight for Age 2017 Captain Cook Stakes | |
Racing career
Kawi was trained by Allan Sharrock at New Plymouth.[3] He was runner-up behind True Spirit in his first race on 22 November 2013, a maiden three-year-old event over 1200 metres at New Plymouth. A few weeks later, he secured his first victory, in his second start, in a 1400‑metre race for three-year-olds at Trentham.
He won 15 races including 7 Group victories. In July 2018 he was retired due to issues with his joints and fetlocks and wear and tear.[4]
Notable performances by Kawi include:[5]
| Placing | Year | Race | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2015 | Taranaki Cup (Group 3, 1800 m), | Kawi | Iamishwara | Re Deel |
| 1st | 2015 | Makfi Challenge Stakes (Group 1)[6] | Kawi | Ryan Mark | Ginner Hart |
| 1st | 2015 | Manawatu Challenge Stakes (Group 2, 1400 m) | Kawi | Mighty Solomon | Tomorrowland |
| 1st | 2015 | Zabeel Classic (Group 1) | Kawi | Stolen Dance | Authentic Paddy |
| 1st | 2016 | Thorndon Mile (Group 1)[7] | Kawi | Stolen Dance | Sports Illustrated |
| 3rd | 2016 | Herbie Dyke Stakes | Valley Girl | Stolen Dance | Kawi |
| 1st | 2016 | Makfi Challenge Stakes (Group 1)[8] | Kawi | El Pescado | Farm Boy |
| 1st | 2016 | Windsor Park Plate (Group 1)[9] | Kawi | Mime | Rasa Lila |
| 4th | 2016 | Kingston Town Classic (Group 1, 1800 m at Ascot)[10] | Stratum Star | Scales of Justice | Perfect Rendition |
| 1st | 2017 | Otaki-Maori Weight for Age (Group 1)[11] | Kawi | Start Wondering | Sofia Rosa |
| 3rd | 2017 | Foxbridge Plate (Group 2, 1200m)[12] | Underthemoonlight | Close Up | Kawi |
| 3rd | 2017 | Windsor Park Plate[13] | Gingernuts | Close up | Kawi |
| 3rd | 2017 | Tauranga Stakes (Group 2, 1600 m) | Ocean Emperor | Miss Wilson | Kawi |
| 1st | 2017 | Captain Cook Stakes (Group 1)[14][15] | Kawi | Consensus | Sofia Rosa |
| 2nd | 2018 | Telegraph Handicap | Enzo's Lad | Kawi | Ferrando |