Kawi (horse) explained

Horsename:	Kawi
Sire:	Savabeel
Grandsire:	Zabeel (NZ)
Dam:	Magic Time (NZ)
Damsire:	Volksraad (GB)
Sex:	Gelding
Foaled:	24 October 2010
Country:	New Zealand
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

Kawi (foaled 24 October 2010) is a retired New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse that won seven races at Group 1 level.^{[2] [3]}

Racing career

Kawi was trained by Allan Sharrock at New Plymouth.^[4] He was runner-up behind True Spirit in his first race on 22 November 2013, a maiden three-year-old event over 1200metres at New Plymouth. A few weeks later, he secured his first victory, in his second start, in a 1400metre race for three-year-olds at Trentham.

Notable performances by Kawi include:^[5]

• 1st in the 2015 Taranaki Cup (Group 3, 1800m) beating Iamishwara and Re Deel
• 1st in the 2015 Makfi Challenge Stakes (Group 1) beating Ryan Mark and Ginner Hart^[6]
• 1st in the 2015 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (Group 2, 1400m) beating Mighty Solomon and Tomorrowland
• 1st in the 2015 Zabeel Classic (Group 1) ahead of Stolen Dance and Authentic Paddy
• 1st in the 2016 Thorndon Mile (Group 1) ahead of Stolen Dance and Sports Illustrated^[7]
• 3rd in the 2016 Herbie Dyke Stakes behind Valley Girl and Stolen Dance
• 1st in the 2016 Makfi Challenge Stakes (Group 1) ahead of El Pescado and Farm Boy^[8]
• 1st in the 2016 Windsor Park Plate (Group 1) ahead of Mime and Rasa Lila^[9]
• 4th in the 2016 Kingston Town Classic (Group 1, 1800m at Ascot Racecourse, Western Australia) behind Stratum Star and Scales of Justice.
• 1st in the 2017 Otaki-Maori Weight for Age (Group 1) ahead of Start Wondering and Sofia Rosa^[10]
• 3rd in the 2017 Foxbridge Plate (Group 2, 1200m) behind Underthemoonlight and Close Up^[11]
• 3rd in the 2017 Windsor Park Plate behind Gingernuts and Close up^[12]
• 3rd in the 2017 Tauranga Stakes (Group 2, 1600m) behind Ocean Emperor and Miss Wilson
• 1st in the 2017 Captain Cook Stakes (Group 1) beating Consensus and Sofia Rosa^{[13] [14]}
• 2nd in the 2018 Telegraph Handicap behind Enzo's Lad, with Ferrando 3rd

See also

• Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand

Notes and References

1. News: Kemp enjoying racing with his mates . Joshua . Smith . 21 July 2023 . Racing News . 5 January 2024.
2. Web site: Kawi (NZ) 2010 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
3. Web site: Kawi, one of New Zealand's best horses, has been retired. July 13, 2018. Stuff.
4. Web site: The secrets of creating a champion galloper in the sport of kings. Deena. Coster. August 10, 2018. Stuff.
5. Web site: Kawi Racehorse Profile, Stats, Form Guide, News & Results | Racenet. racenet.com.au.
6. Web site: Race 7 MAKFI CHALLENGE STAKES at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 29 AUG 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
7. Web site: Race 7 HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE at WELLINGTON RC on 23 JAN 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
8. Web site: Race 7 MAKFI CHALLENGE STAKES at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 27 AUG 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
9. Web site: Race 8 WINDSOR PARK PLATE at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 17 SEP 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
10. Web site: Race 7 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 25 FEB 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
11. Web site: Race 5 LISA CHITTICK FOXBRIDGE PLATE at WAIKATO RC on 19 AUG 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
12. Web site: Fireworks ahead if Kawi eyeballs sassy mare. January 4, 2024. NZ Herald.
13. Web site: Race 8 RYDGES WELLINGTON CAPTAIN COOK STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 9 DEC 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ. loveracing.nz.
14. Web site: Kawi Attains Magnificent Seven. Heather. Anderson. December 9, 2017. TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.