Farewell Brave Boy

It is with immense pain and sadness that we announce that our beloved Te Akau Shark has lost his brave health battle.

A true warrior, Darryl your heart and courage, your determination and kindness, lit up the lives of everyone privileged to know you - as well as those who admired you from afar.  You made us laugh, you made us proud, you brought so much joy - we fell in love with you over and over again, every single day with your quirky personality. Your owners, our team, the racing world.  

You changed lives and left your indelible hoof prints stamped all over our hearts.  Our grief has no words.

Rest in peace our beautiful boy at Te Akau Stud, forever to gallop across our vast, green pastures.  We are shattered by your loss and will be eternally grateful to have had you, our great red giant, in our lives.   We miss you terribly.

You will be with us always, and forever.

ABSOLUTE BEST FRIEND - MELODY BELLE