Birthday Celebrations & Congratulations

Today, on the 9 December, we celebrate our team leader's birthday!

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to the founder of Te Akau Racing and Te Akau Stud - David Ellis CNZM!

David, from the entire Te Akau team, we can’t thank you enough for the passion, belief and energy pour dedicate to not only the team at Te Akau, but also the racing industry as a whole. You inspire, challenge, support, and encourage us and industry participants every single day - you love our industry and only ever want to see it thrive and flourish!  

Your dedication to excellence motivates us at Te Akau, and the people who know you, to be the very best versions of ourselves.  We are particularly proud of the encouragement and career paths you provide to so many young p[eople, not only within Te Akau, but in there wider community.

Thank you for being a wonderful human being who cares deeply about your team, community, family, friends, our four-legged companions, and the entire racing industry.

Here's to you, David! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and all the amazing things you deserve. We feel certain you need no encouragement, but celebrate well!

Here's a wonderful wee ditty received today from one of our long-time owners (thank you Bev):

From the fields to the track, where dreams run free,

Your hard work's built a legacy.

With horses strong and friends so true,

Success deservedly follows you.

So on your birthday, we wish you cheer,

For all you’ve done year after year.

From the people you guide, to horses you buy,

You let them grow, empowered to fly.

Here’s to more wins and happy days,

And Te Akau’s ever-bright and lasting ways!