Kawi (horse)


Kawi is a retired New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse that won seven Group 1 races.

Racing career

Kawi was trained by Allan Sharrock at New Plymouth. 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.
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.
Notable performances by Kawi include:
PlacingYearRace1st2nd3rd
1st2015Taranaki Cup,KawiIamishwaraRe Deel
1st2015Makfi Challenge Stakes KawiRyan MarkGinner Hart
1st2015Manawatu Challenge Stakes KawiMighty SolomonTomorrowland
1st2015Zabeel Classic KawiStolen DanceAuthentic Paddy
1st2016Thorndon Mile KawiStolen DanceSports Illustrated
3rd2016Herbie Dyke StakesValley GirlStolen DanceKawi
1st2016Makfi Challenge Stakes KawiEl PescadoFarm Boy
1st2016Windsor Park Plate KawiMimeRasa Lila
4th2016Kingston Town Classic Stratum StarScales of JusticePerfect Rendition
1st2017Otaki-Maori Weight for Age KawiStart WonderingSofia Rosa
3rd2017Foxbridge Plate UnderthemoonlightClose UpKawi
3rd2017Windsor Park PlateGingernutsClose upKawi
3rd2017Tauranga Stakes Ocean EmperorMiss WilsonKawi
1st2017Captain Cook Stakes KawiConsensusSofia Rosa
2nd2018Telegraph HandicapEnzo's LadKawiFerrando