The Awapuni 7-year-old has been side-lined for more than a year after he suffered a torn suspensory ligament. "He just wants to be a racehorse and he's got a huge heart so he's strong enough to come back." Iamishwara was the winner of the Haunui Farm WFA Classic and the Awapuni Gold Cup during his last preparation through the summer and autumn of 2015. An $8000 Festival Sale purchase at Karaka in 2011, Iamishwara has proved a terrific money-spinner, with his 12 wins and 16 placings taking his earnings to nearly $410,000. Their boutique stable also enjoyed recent success with Chispa de la Vida, a half-sister by Keeper to the dual group one winner Tarzino.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 07, 2016 16:04 UTC