Kawi (horse)

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

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

Notable performances by Kawi include: ^[5]

• 1st in the 2015 Taranaki Cup (Group 3, 1800 m), 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, 1400 m), 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, 1800 m 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, 1600 m) 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

References

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