Kawi
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Allan Sharrock will be relying on Kawi's quality to overcome a potentially testing track on Saturday.
The Taranaki trainer will be hoping his star six-year-old can post his seventh Group One success in the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie.
"A heavy track would put me in a bit of a quandary," Sharrock said. "But what else is there for him?
"It's still basically a summer track and it won't be as testing as a heavy track at Ellerslie in June and the race won't hurt him. His class gets him a long way and that Savabeel toughness will also help."
Kawi has recorded three Group One wins and a fifth from his four New Zealand starts this term with his most recent success in the Haunui Farm WFA Classic.
"I couldn't be happier with him," Sharrock said. "I thought he was pretty dominant over the last four strides at Otaki and he has trained on exceptionally well. I think he has improved again."
The Taranaki trainer will be hoping his star six-year-old can post his seventh Group One success in the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie.
"A heavy track would put me in a bit of a quandary," Sharrock said. "But what else is there for him?
"It's still basically a summer track and it won't be as testing as a heavy track at Ellerslie in June and the race won't hurt him. His class gets him a long way and that Savabeel toughness will also help."
Kawi has recorded three Group One wins and a fifth from his four New Zealand starts this term with his most recent success in the Haunui Farm WFA Classic.
"I couldn't be happier with him," Sharrock said. "I thought he was pretty dominant over the last four strides at Otaki and he has trained on exceptionally well. I think he has improved again."