Kawi (horse)
Kawi (foaled 24 October 2010) is a retired New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse that won seven races at Group 1 level.[2][3]
| 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.[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
References
- Smith, Joshua (21 July 2023). "Kemp enjoying racing with his mates". Racing News. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- "Kawi (NZ) 2010 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Kawi, one of New Zealand's best horses, has been retired". Stuff. 13 July 2018.
- Coster, Deena (10 August 2018). "The secrets of creating a champion galloper in the sport of kings". Stuff.
- "Kawi Racehorse Profile, Stats, Form Guide, News & Results | Racenet". racenet.com.au.
- "Race 7 MAKFI CHALLENGE STAKES at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 29 AUG 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Race 7 HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE at WELLINGTON RC on 23 JAN 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Race 7 MAKFI CHALLENGE STAKES at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 27 AUG 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Race 8 WINDSOR PARK PLATE at HAWKE'S BAY RI on 17 SEP 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Race 7 HAUNUI FARM GROUP ONE WFA CLASSIC at OTAKI-MAORI RC on 25 FEB 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Race 5 LISA CHITTICK FOXBRIDGE PLATE at WAIKATO RC on 19 AUG 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- "Fireworks ahead if Kawi eyeballs sassy mare". NZ Herald. 4 January 2024.
- "Race 8 RYDGES WELLINGTON CAPTAIN COOK STAKES at WELLINGTON RC on 9 DEC 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- Anderson, Heather (9 December 2017). "Kawi Attains Magnificent Seven". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
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