Kawi (foaled 24 October 2010) 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 1st 2015 Taranaki Cup (Group 3, 1800m), Kawi Iamishwara Re Deel 1st 2015 Makfi Challenge Stakes (Group 1) Kawi Ryan Mark Ginner Hart 1st 2015 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (Group 2, 1400m) Kawi Mighty Solomon Tomorrowland 1st 2015 Zabeel Classic (Group 1) Kawi Stolen Dance Authentic Paddy 1st 2016 Thorndon Mile (Group 1) Kawi Stolen Dance Sports Illustrated 3rd 2016 Herbie Dyke Stakes Valley Girl Stolen DanceKawi 1st 2016 Makfi Challenge Stakes (Group 1) Kawi El Pescado Farm Boy 1st 2016 Windsor Park Plate (Group 1) Kawi Mime Rasa Lila 4th 2016 Kingston Town Classic (Group 1, 1800m at Ascot)https://www.racenet.com.au/results/horse-racing/ascot-20161203/peters-investments-kingston-town-classic-race-8 Stratum Star Scales of JusticePerfect Rendition 1st 2017 Otaki-Maori Weight for Age (Group 1) Kawi Start Wondering Sofia Rosa 3rd 2017 Foxbridge Plate (Group 2, 1200m) Underthemoonlight Close UpKawi 3rd 2017 Windsor Park Plate Gingernuts Close upKawi 3rd 2017 Tauranga Stakes (Group 2, 1600m) Ocean Emperor Miss WilsonKawi 1st 2017 Captain Cook Stakes (Group 1)Kawi Consensus Sofia Rosa 2nd 2018 Telegraph Handicap Enzo's LadKawi Ferrando
See also Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand
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