Te Akau Shark

🦈“The Shark”🦈 aka Darryl around the stables. 6YO ch g trained by @JamieRichards3 and @TeAkauRacing

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

A final farewell and thank you from the connections. Our broken hearts are comforted by the outpouring of support. He truly was an excitement machine. He knew when it was race day. He knew when to pose. He knew when to strut. We loved him.
Thank you all. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽🦈

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

Chur bro

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

The full brother to @TeAkauShark Baby Shark, also purchased by David Ellis @KarakaChat devoured his opposition today in the hands of @CraigGrylls - read his story here .... https://t.co/tsTctkfKDC #thewinningcontinues @JamieRichards3

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

@MetteMosebo @gramage_ Thank You Mette 😞

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

The connections of Te Akau Shark would like to give thanks for the kind messages following the announcement of his retirement. We found so much joy with this big bloke, and will miss the exhilaration of that turn of foot in the straight💥. Thank you for the support🙏🏽 📸@gramage_

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

Everyone @TeAkauRacing is thrilled to welcome Te Akau Shark safely home this morning to Te Akau Stud - welcome home to your special place Darryl & huge thanks to all who have helped support him on this journey- he’s a much loved, special boy 🦈🦈

[Boys Get Paid @boysgetpaid]

As face masks make their way to New Zealand tracks, we have you covered - literally. These will be FREE in the merch store (when ready) so grab a few for mates and grow the movement, not the virus. 🔥😷

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

Very excited as a special chestnut boy looks to head home next week @TeAkauShark can’t wait to see him & help him on his healing way 🦈🦈❤️

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

A tragedy to learn of the loss of successful stallion Rip Van Winkle - his offspring have shone for us incl. trans Tasman Grp 1 winner Te Akau Shark & exciting up 7 comer Rip Van Gogh - rest in peace beautiful boy - very sad for the whole @WindsorParkStud team & our industry!

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

Te Akau Shark update - good news is that Darryl's respiratory issue has greatly improved! His eye status is stable and soon he will head for a nice paddock before preparing to come back to the green fields of home for more tender loving care ... @LimeCountryAU @TeAkauShark

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

We are pleased to share the news that Te Akau Shark’s eye surgery took place yesterday & was very straightforward with no complications. He recovered from the anaesthesia without any issues & is happy within himself. We & his owners send huge thanks for the messages & well-wishes

[Te Akau Racing @TeAkauRacing]

Te Akau's David Ellis CNZM has today announced that Te Akau Shark's return to racing has been delayed - full details on the much-loved chestnut warrior here ... https://t.co/gJuNaoqAun

[Aidan Rodley @AidanRodley]

Te Akau Shark has produced a 126 TF rating already this year, likely achieved in his Chipping Norton win in 1:33.87. That has him ranked as equal ninth in the world on individual performances.
@TeAkauRacing @JamieRichards3 @mace_steven @PaulGallen13 @opie_bosson @TAB_Racing

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

Australia and New Zealand 🌺

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

@atc_races @ChampionshipsRR @TeAkauRacing

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

Longest wait ever! Tomorrow we race again. And it’s all thanks to dedication, discipline and commitment of those that have kept us going. ✊🏾

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

So pleased to be in a position to recognise the work done day in, day out by racing staff. Thank you Ashley for your dedication and commitment, particularly in this time, while away from home. A great challenge awaits this Saturday @ChampionshipsRR @royalrandwick

[TAB @tabcomau]

We followed the @TeAkauRacing team as Te Akau Shark began his journey towards Australian Group 1 glory. Will he add another in Saturday's Queen Elizabeth Stakes?

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

@MetteMosebo @TeAkauRacing @tabcomau 💯

[Chris Moore @Lion_Tamer_Nz]

Queen Elizabeth next weekend is looking like being one of the best ever.. Lots of interest for us kiwis with Te akau Shark Melody Belle and Verry Elleegant all racing each other . Opie Bosson has gone for Shark. N Rawiller on Verry Elleegant and K McEvoy to ride Melody Belle.

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

@bubblesunnyvale @TeAkauRacing All out for now. Maybe around Autumn we will get some.

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

Tough day in the office. We all have ‘em. Well deserved win to Dreamforce. Racing is still the winner. Thanks for the huge support.

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

A moment in time for racing. Slipper day with no crowds. So surreal. Thanks to all behind the scenes that are working so hard to keep our great sport operational. Today, racing is the winner.

[Te Akau Shark @TeAkauShark]

@ChrisRoots1 @glennmunsieTAB @tommelbourne2 24 carrat no doubt 🤦🏽‍♂️