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2023/24 NZ Premiership Winning Stable
15 X Champion Stable - New Zealand & Australia
Mark Walker | Sam Bergerson

Te Akau Racing is a truly international racing operation. With successful stables in New Zealand and Singapore! See www.teakauracing.com for more!

27/01/2025

KARAKA 2025 SYNDICATION OPPORTUNITY 🍊

Introducing Lot 43 – Bay Filly by Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) out of Kay's Legacy (Zabeel) 🌟 $135,000 - Landsdowne Park

We're excited to present this stunning filly, from a family Te Akau knows well, with the incredible deeds of her sister, Scottie’s Legacy (Almanzor), a recent winner of two of her last three starts at Cranbourne. This filly is bred for success, hailing from the same Almanzor/Zabeel cross that produced champions like Mehzebeen, who triumphed in the Metropolitan Trophy and New Zealand Cup during Cup Week.

From the first crop of the outstanding stallion Almanzor, this filly's bloodlines also link her to the remarkable racehorses and broodmares of the past, including Alert (Zabeel), Rise 'N' Shine (Zabeel), and Wide Awake (Savabeel), all trained by Te Akau and known for their racing excellence.

The filly’s grand-dam, Kay’s Awake, was a top race mare with six wins, placing behind multiple Group One winners, and has produced six individual winners, including Australian stakes winner Rise At Dawn (Almanzor).

Te Akau principal David Ellis CNZM shares, "It’s a family we’ve always really liked and had success with. Almanzor is proving himself internationally, and we’re fortunate to have trained some of his best progeny.

This filly is definitely one to watch as she develops into a middle-distance and potential Oaks type."

With her impressive pedigree, incredible potential, and connections to past champions, this filly is poised to follow in the footsteps of her successful family.

Get in touch to learn more about owning a share in this beautiful filly – reach out today 🫵 www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-43-almanzor-fr-kays-legacy-bay-filly

27/01/2025

BOOM! Te Akau's Karaka Millions' Double!

Fulfilling a valuable double for the stable, Damask Rose (3 f Savabeel – Sombreuil, by Flying Spur) proved too classy in the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (Restricted Listed, 1600m) on Saturday at Ellerslie.

A race after stable-mate La Dorada (Super Seth) provided Te Akau with its eighth winner out of nine years in the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m), Damask Rose and jockey Blake Shinn produced a polished performance in the rich race.

Runner-up in the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m) last season, at just her second start after winning on debut, Damask Rose had displayed class winning fresh-up over 1200 metres in December at Te Rapa, and most recently ran fastest last 600m (34.3) for sixth in the Auckland Guineas (Gr. 2, 1400m), when getting back last from the outside gate (11), on Boxing Day at Ellerslie.

In the interim she quickened into contention at the 250m and ran on strongly for second in a trial on 14 January at Matamata, in a move by trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson that topped her off nicely.

Drawn wide again (12), Damask Rose and Shinn were on the job to secure a lovely position in midfield, remaining patient when seven lengths astern at the 600m but after receiving a timely split on straightening, she launched an undeniable finish to win going away by one length.

For Damask Rose, the win confirmed the potential she had shown in a handful of starts, with a three from six record and now over $1 million in earnings, while for Shinn it was just reward for the time and effort spent coming from Melbourne in the past few months to ride work, trials, and races for Te Akau.

“It was a lovely ride of Blake’s”, Walker said. “He rode her for a touch of luck and just got that split at the right time, and that’s why we have these international riders on.

“Well done to David Ellis for buying her. She was actually the last yearling to sell, so it just shows you, and they’re often very good. Imperatriz was the last yearling to sell in her year, as was Avantage, and they won 19 Group One races between them.”

Walker pointed out that the next race for Damask Rose, as a slot holder, will be the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (Restricted Listed, 1500m) on Saturday 8 March at Ellerslie.

On footing that remained Soft5 despite rain, Damask Rose ran 1600 metres in 1:36.4 and paid $3.30 & $1.50 on the NZ TAB tote.

La Dorada and Damask Rose also added to the history that Te Akau has created in the Karaka Millions' races, being the only stable to record the Karaka Million's double on one night - in fact now having achieved this three times: the stable won both races in 2020 with Cool Aza Beel (Savabeel) and Probabeel (Savabeel), and again in 2022 with Dynastic (Almanzor) and Pin Me Up (Pins), while Probabeel remains the only horse in the 18-year history to have won both races, after first winning the Karaka Million 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m) in 2019.

Damask Rose, a beautifully correct filly, was purchased by David Ellis CNZM for $200,000, from the draft of Milan Park, at the 2023 Karaka Book 1 Sale, and (known as 'Carrie') she is owned by the Te Akau Coming Up Roses Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM).

After winning in December at Te Rapa, Ellis said: “I’d like to congratulate everyone for the patience they’ve shown with this filly, she’s only had four starts, and we think that patience will be very well rewarded.

“We deliberately turned her out for a good spell after racing earlier in the season, because our goal was to have her ready for top races after New Year, and we feel after winning like she did that we’re on target.”

How true those words were, and to see it come to fruition is icing on the cake.

By Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) winning three-year-old and eight-time Champion Sire Savabeel (Zabeel), Damask Rose is from a mare by Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) winner Flying Spur (Danehill).

She is from a family that Te Akau knows well and already experienced considerable success, including grand-dam Te Akau Rose (Thorn Park) whom Ellis also purchased as a yearling at Karaka.

Trained by Mark Walker, Te Akau Rose was one of nine winners for the stable in the Group 2 Matamata Breeders Stakes (1200m) and went on to produce five individual winners of 14 races.

The family has plenty of depth, known by many as the Alberton family, producing a host of high-quality winners, none more so than Group One winner and sire Brutal (O’Reilly).

At the time of purchase, Ellis said: “She’s a beautiful filly with an enormous amount of quality and from a family that we have had plenty of success with in the stable.

“She’s from a great farm and any strong race form will really add to her residual value.”

Damask Rose carries bloodline crosses to incredibly influential sires: Sir Ivor, Nureyev, and Northern Dancer.

Damask Rose was strapped by Rasheed Alam.

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27/01/2025

Te Akau Tauranga Monday Preview

Te Akau Racing has 11 horses entered on Monday 27 January at Tauranga.

Tauranga:

Weather: raining, track: Soft7, rail: out 10 metres from 1000m – 400m, remainder out 8 metres. 4mls rain forecast Sunday and no rain Monday.

12:50 p.m. R2 9 Viva Glam (3 f Savabeel – Style By Design) – Wiremu Pinn; she got back second last, six lengths off at the 600m, tracked up nicely turning for home and ran home strongly for third in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Resuming in the $18,500 Maiden 3YO 1200 metres, she is out of stakes’ placed mare that won twice over 1200 metres, and is ideally drawn (3) to resume with a solid performance. Fixed odds: $13.00 & $3.40.
12:50 p.m. R2 9 Viva Glam (3 f Savabeel – Style By Design) – Wiremu Pinn; she got back second last, six lengths off at the 600m, tracked up nicely turning for home and ran home strongly for third in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Resuming in the $18,500 Maiden 3YO 1200 metres, she is out of stakes’ placed mare that won twice over 1200 metres, and is ideally drawn (3) to resume with a solid performance. Fixed odds: $13.00 & $3.40.

1:22 p.m. R3 4 The Sky Above (4 m American Pharoah – Blue Blue Sky) – Wiremu Pinn; she was pulled up after rearing as the gates opened in the Maiden 1200 metres here on 2 January, and then was held together with more to offer when finishing third in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Contesting the $18,500 Maiden 1200 metres, she placed in five of seven starts to 1750 metres last season, and finds the opportunity to commence her new preparation with a solid performance - one of two in the event for the team. Fixed odds: $4.50 & $1.80.

1:22 p.m. R3 7 Matakana Girl (4 m Ace High – Bankside Belle) – Courtney Barnes; she received an economical trip behind the leaders, on bridle nearing home turn, got through along the rail and went on to win well in a trial on 14 January at Matamata, also with Barnes aboard. She raced well during her first campaign as a three-year-old, has the ability to act fresh, but requires luck from a wide draw (16). Fixed odds: $7.00 & $2.35.

1:57 p.m. R4 2 Sailing Away (4 g Merchant Navy – Anchovy) – Wiremu Pinn; he justifiably tired inside the last 300m after working to lead in the Rating 65 2000 metres on 15 January at Riccarton, and drops in grade for the $18,500 Rating 60 2100 metres. He needs to show improvement to feature. Fixed odds: $15.00 & $3.90.

2:32 p.m. R5 1 Plenty O’ Style (4 g Embellish – Opulent) – Craig Grylls; a home-bred, he finished back when resuming in the Rating 65 1560 metres on 28 December at Rotorua, and drops in grade for the $18,500 Rating 60 2100 metres. An easy Maiden winner over 1600 metres last season, he will be seeking the opportunity to improve over more distance. Fixed odds: $11.00 & $3.20.

3:05 p.m. R6 6 Balance Of Power (4 g Almanzor – Respin) – Wiremu Pinn; he recorded a strong second-up victory in the Rating 65 1600 metres on 4 January at Te Aroha, and steps up in grade and distance for the $18,500 Rating 75 2100 metres. He has the pedigree to appreciate the increase in distance he faces today, and is ideally drawn (2) to make his presence felt. Fixed odds: $3.80 & $1.50.

3.42 p.m. R7 1 Puketiro (5 m Savabeel – Matakana) – Triston Moodley (a2); she ran the fastest last 600m on the day (33.6) for a second-up victory in the Rating 75 1200 metres here on 2 January, and remains in the same grade and weight for the $18,500 Rating 75 1200 metres. Unbeaten on the course in two starts over 1200 metres, she will appreciate the weight relief to 59.5kg, and is a top three prospect from the handy barrier four - one of a stable trio lining up in this race. Fixed odds: $3.90 & $1.40.

3.42 p.m. R7 2 Baronet (5 g Contributer – Alpha Dame) – Wiremu Pinn; he resumed with a good effort off the trail to finish third in the Rating 75 1200 metres here on 2 January, won by Puketiro (above), and also contests the $18,500 Rating 75 1200 metres. A course/distance winner on heavy ground previously, from the good gate (2) expect him to be right in the thick of the business. Fixed odds: $11.00 & $2.50.

3.42 p.m. R7 9 Not Straight Laced (4 m Turn Me Loose – Clos De Tart) – Craig Grylls; she circled widest from back in the field and ran home well for fourth when resuming in the Rating 75 1200 metres here on 2 January, won by Puketiro (above), and likewise contests the $18,500 Rating 75 1200 metres. Another home-bred, she ended her previous campaign with back-to-back wins over 1200 metres at Riccarton (poly-track) and, drawn the ace, is capable of a top three finish. Fixed odds: $15.00 & $3.10.

4:52 p.m. R9 8 Court Of Appeal (4 m Eminent – Katy O’Beel) – Wiremu Pinn; she got back last, 10 lengths off the leaders at the 600m, and ran home solidly for fourth in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Resuming in the $18,500 Rating 65 1600 metres, she was a winner over 1400 metres in September, is bred for staying distances and is capable of solid showing f

26/01/2025

KARAKA 2025 SYNDICATION OPPORTUNITY 🍊

Introducing Lot 4 – Bay Filly by Satono Aladdin x If Perhaps 🌟

Te Akau Racing is thrilled to welcome this exceptional bay filly to the stable, a standout by Satono Aladdin (Deep Impact) out of If Perhaps (Not A Single Doubt), drafted by the top team at Curraghmore Stud.

Her sire, Satono Aladdin, is a son of the legendary Deep Impact and has already proven his worth in the breeding shed, with Tokyo Tycoon becoming a Karaka Million 2YO winner and Champion Two-Year-Old for Te Akau. 🙌

This filly’s dam, If Perhaps, is by the exceptional Not A Single Doubt, another key sire for Te Akau, with the Joy family on the pedigree page – a line filled with Group One winners like Tuesday Joy, Sunday Joy, and the incredible More Joyous.

David Ellis CNZM couldn’t resist this filly’s striking quality and movement, commenting on her “massive walk” that immediately caught the eye. With Curraghmore Stud and Greg Tomlinson (Nearco Stud) behind the breeding, this filly is poised to carry on the legacy of excellence. 🏆

This is a pedigree packed with world-class bloodlines and we are confident she will continue to impress.

👉 Get in touch and learn more here about owning a share of this exciting prospect - https://www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-4-satono-aladdin-jpn-if-perhaps-aus-bay-filly

26/01/2025

KARAKA 2025 DAY 1: DONE, AND TANGERINE DELIVERS! 🍊🐴

Fresh off winning the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO & 3YO, the celebrations haven’t stopped! Te Akau were back in action today, securing 12 yearlings at the Karaka Yearling Sales.

We welcome you to view all of our new Karaka opportunities: www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares

With sires like Savabeel, Super Seth, Proisir, Wootton Bassett, Home Affairs and Rebel Dane we genuinely have something for everyone. What sets this year apart is the remarkable diversity across all price ranges - we've snapped up many yearlings under budget, offering outstanding value for our ownership family.

We are proud to offer shares in promising young horses across all price ranges from $50,000 to $340,000.

This sale holds special significance as we set our sights on the future 2YO races we cherish! Having won 8 of the last nine Karaka Millions 2YO's, you can bet we are hunting down our 2026 winner, along with horses that will target Group races across New Zealand, and also in Australia from our Cranbourne stable.

In addition to our 21 purchases on the Gold Coast in January, Te Akau has now secured a total of 33 yearlings for syndication and we're not finished at Karaka yet! We just love this time of year, securing new young horses brimming with promise and potential!

Our buying team (brains' trust), led by David Ellis CNZM, alongside trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, Marcus Corban and Reece Trumper conducts an exhaustive, in-depth preparation before every sale. On-farm inspections began in late November in Australia, followed by extensive follow-up a week prior to the Gold Coast sale. Similarly, for Karaka, inspections at farms began in December and intensified in January, culminating in our short-list ready to bring home the horses we want for our owners to enjoy!

There's no better time to get involved with Te Akau. If you want to win the Karaka Millions, securing a share from Karaka is the way to go. If you are keen on winning a Magic Millions, then check out our Gold Coast 'kids'!

From affordable opportunities to high-calibre prospects for racing purists, we have worked tirelessly to secure the very best - and we are proud to now present the most impressive selection of yearlings anyone could want.

We welcome you to visit our website for more in-depth information and videos from the sale ground today - we really do have something for everyone! www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares 🏆

26/01/2025

Te Akau's 8th Karaka 2YO Millions' Victory 🍊

On a hectic night of action, toughness won out when La Dorada (2 f Super Seth – Gold Fever, by Savabeel) beat 13 rivals in the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m) on Saturday at Ellerslie.

Taking her record to two wins and a second from three starts, La Dorada had overcome a tough trip to win on debut in the 2YO 1100 metres in November at Te Rapa, before finishing second in the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) on 1 January at Ellerslie, and started second favourite behind stable-mate To Bravery Born (Snitzel).

Ridden by visiting Australian jockey Craig Williams – the consummate professional – La Dorada pushed through to be shadowed in front, but cornered and travelled well turning for home, found plenty when asked to extend at the 200m and ended up drawing clear for an impressive victory.

The evident focus of Williams seemed to rub off on the filly, as well, and the pair were very much in the zone.

The win put Te Akau Racing back at the top of the tree in a race they have dominated in recent years. The stable won the race seven times in succession between 2017 – 2023 and now has the jewel in the crown back on its mantle.

For reigning Champion Trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, who lead the Premiership again this season, the win was most fitting, especially on the eve of the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sales Series (26 Jan-3 Feb) at Karaka.

“It’s terrific to win the race again and great for Sam (Bergerson), Walker said. “I’ve been spending time at our stables in Melbourne, so full credit to Sam, Nicole (Shailer), Reece (Trumper), and the team at home in Matamata.

“It’s good to win on the big stage, always, and well done to David Ellis to buy eight individual winners of this race. You could anywhere in the world to try and find someone that has bought eight individual winners of a race like this, you wouldn’t find them. So full credit to him and to Karyn (Fenton-Ellis) for syndicating her.

“She just paraded so well and looked a picture. I spoke to Opie (Bosson) coming up today. He’s still a huge part of our team, Opie, and Craig Williams rode her a treat.

“The staff have been working hard and it’s this time of year that you’ve got to raise the bar, and everyone has.

“It is fun being part of this night and full credit to New Zealand Bloodstock, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing, and everyone involved. The biggest night on the racing calendar and Te Akau loves being part of it.”

On Soft5 footing, La Dorada ran 1200 metres in 1:10.7 and paid $3.50 & $1.20 on the NZ TAB tote.

Stable-mate To Bravery Born, who garnered favouritism following his win in the 2YO 1200 metres on 12 January at Ellerslie, received a nice trip three back on the inner and finished strongly for fourth, missing third by a nose.

To Bravery Born was ridden by Blake Shinn, a race before scoring aboard stable-mate Damask Rose (Savabeel) in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO (Restricted Listed, 1600m).

Owned by the Te Akau Solid Gold Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM), La Dorada was purchased by David Ellis CNZM for $190,000, from the draft of Waikato Stud, at the 2024 Karaka Book 1 Sale, and the win boosted her earnings to $615,125.

Te Akau had first-hand knowledge of the family, with David Ellis having bought the dam Gold Fever as a yearling for A$110,000, from the draft of Sledmere Stud, at the 2016 Gold Coast Yearling Sale – and she too carries the Waikato Stud brand.

Gold Fever made a made a perfect start to her racing career with a dominant three and a half length win and became a finalist for Champion Two-Year-Old and Horse of the Year following her victory in the Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (Gr. 2, 1200m) and placing in the Sistema Stakes (Gr. 1, 1200m).

In a brief career, Gold Fever won three of her six starts, while finishing third in the others, and being by eight-time Champion Sire Savabeel (Zabeel) she has the best possible chance of making it as a broodmare.

Super Seth made a fantastic impact as a three-year-old c**t, especially when ‘coming from nowhere’ to beat race favourite Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) in the Caulfield Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m).

By sire of sires High Chaparral (Sadler’s Wells), Super Seth is a son of six-time Group One winner Dundeel, a very good sire in Australia, with 66 stakes wins including 13 Group One.

With his oldest crop only three-year-olds, the progeny of Super Seth has impressed trainers from the outset, as horses with great natural strength and talent, and La Dorada became his fifth individual stakes winner.

At the time of purchase, Ellis said: “She’s a really strong filly by Super Seth, who is certainly making a name for himself with first crop two-year-olds showing some real ability on the race tracks.

“Super Seth was a c**t that had an incredible turn of foot and the mating with such a talented filly in Gold Fever is very exciting.

“Super Seth is putting a lot of strength into his progeny and this filly has oodles of it and bred to be a real two-year-old type.”

Grand-dam Gold Rocks (Oratorio) not only had Gold Fever win the Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (Gr. 2, 1200m), but also her half-sister Gold Rush (So You Think) won it too, while Te Akau has won the race nine times, most recently in 2024 with Captured By Love (Written Tycoon).

La Dorada carries a cross of Champion Sire Zabeel (Sir Tristram) on the dam line of grand sire Dundeel (High Chaparral) and sire line of Gold Fever.

La Dorada was strapped by Aiman Azrul.

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25/01/2025

KARAKA 2025 IS HERE! 🍊

It was a night for the ages last night, winning BOTH the TAB Karaka Millions! And now we’re back to where it all started for La Dorada and Damask Rose – and you could join us as we search for our next champion to chase another Karaka Million victory!

The past three months have been a whirlwind for Team Te Akau. The buildup to the Karaka Sale is intense, yet it's a period we relish. It started with the Magic Millions sale this month and pre-sale inspections in NSW from November, and we've been hitting the ground running ever since, preparing to find the next Group 1 winner for the Tangerine.

We’re all guns blazing, pinpointing and acquiring promising talents for the next generation of Tangerine success stories. We're on the hunt for our 8th Karaka 2YO Million winner, our next NZB Filly of the Year, our next Group 1 champion!
Leading buyer over the past two decades at Karaka, Te Akau principal David Ellis CNZM is preparing for the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sales Series (26 Jan. – 30 Feb.) at Karaka.

The sales are preceded by the Karaka Millions meeting on Saturday 25 January at Ellerslie, where Te Akau trainers Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson are well represented through the six-race twilight programme which kicks off at 4.38 p.m.

Te Akau took a stranglehold with consecutive wins from 2017 – 2023 in the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m), and could have four runners in the event this year.

All seven were purchased by Ellis at Karaka, from which eligibility for the Karaka Millions is acquired through registration and prize money then determines who makes the field (Order of Entry).
Ellis, along with the buying team comprising Mark Walker, racing manager Reece Trumper, and bloodstock agent Marcus Corban, made their initial inspections at the respective farms throughout December/January and have continued this week at the sales grounds.

Having established a list, following the inspections and pedigree analysis, they will revisit those lots before creating a shortlist, put in place a budget for each horse, and try to buy them in the auction ring.

The method is proven and the results speak for themselves. Te Akau sits perilously close to a century of Group One wins by horses they have trained – currently 99 – of which Ellis has purchased horses to win 87 of those, with 61 coming from horses bought at Karaka.

Testament to the success is reflected in Te Akau having won 79 titles at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Awards, among them: 11 Champion Two-Year-Olds, 6 Champion Three-Year-Olds, 9 Champion Sprinter/Miler, 5 Champion Middle Distance, 8 NZB Filly of the Year, and 7 Horse of the Year.

One owner recently reported having been involved in Te Akau trained horses that have won 12 Group One races since 2015, when Xtravagant (Pentire) won the 2000 Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m) by an astonishing eight and a half lengths in race record time (1:33.5).

“We’ve had 12 Group One winners since we’ve been back in New Zealand, which is incredible really,” he said. “A lot of people never get a Group One winner.

“We’ve got horses with other trainers as well, but I don’t think any of them are anywhere close to the success that we’ve had with the horses that David Ellis has bought. It’s the reality of life, actually.

“I know he spends a lot of money, although some of our Group One winners have been cheaper horses, but the point is that he buys horses that win group races and what sets Te Akau apart is that they buy better horses.”

For $57,500, Ellis purchased Melody Belle (Commands) as a yearling at Karaka. The Karaka Million 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m) winner in 2017, she was Champion Two-Year-Old, dual Horse of the Year, and national record-holder of 14 Group One wins.

He bought five-time Group One winner and sire Darci Brahma (Danehill), whose 1200 individual winners earned around $150 million in prize money, along with his three-quarter brother Burgundy (Redoute’s Choice), a five-time stakes winner that also went to stud.

Also, Avantage (Fastnet Rock), whose nine Group One wins is the most for her Champion Sire. Bought for $210,000, she won $2.1m and set an online sales record when sold for $4.1m.

Dual Horse of the Year Probabeel (Savabeel), Ellis purchased as a yearling at Karaka, before on-selling to Cambridge Stud owners Brendan & Jo Lindsay. The Karaka Million 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m) winner in 2019, she went on to win four Group One races in Australia.

From earlier years, when getting Te Akau Racing established, Ellis also purchased Maroofity (Maroof) and King’s Chapel (King of Kings), each three-time Group One winners, with the latter becoming Horse of the Year.

One bloodstock agent, who travels the globe inspecting and buying horses, said: “Nowhere in the world do you see yearlings present in better order than you do in New Zealand”, which suggests the combination of quality natural resources (grass, water, air) and horse husbandry expertise in preparing young horses is second to none.

No one understands that better than David Ellis. A farmer and business operator in the thoroughbred racing industry for more than 40 years, his eye for a horse has also been proved second to none.

Consistent success results from years of expertise, careful planning, and strategic placement—total professionalism in every facet. It's about meticulous attention to detail and bringing out the very best in every horse.

Returning to unearthing the next batch of Group winners, we're impressed with this year's exceptional yearlings.

Exciting opportunities await your involvement, from premium c**t and filly partnerships—almost sold out—to the much-anticipated ladies' syndicate. Additionally, we'll acquire horses in the $20,000 - $200,000 range, ensuring a share suits all our owners' budgets. You can decide what suits you when you build your own stable with Te Akau.

A massive increase in NZ stakes was announced—bringing huge new opportunities. Complementing that, our stable in Cranbourne, Victoria, is flying. There has never been a better time to be involved!

With over 80 Group 1 races in Australasia worth $1 million or more, major stakes increases announced by Racing Queensland, Racing NSW, and Racing Victoria, and our expansion into Australia in full swing, the future looks brilliant for Te Akau!

View our Yearlings & Shares avaliable from 10am here: https://www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares

25/01/2025

2.5 Million reasons to celebrate.. when it rains it pours Millions 💸

2025 2YO TAB Karaka Millions 🏆
🏆 La Dorada - Craig Williams (AU) ✅

2025 3YO TAB Karaka Millions 🏆
🏆 Damask Rose - Blake Shinn (AU) ✅

GO THE TANGERINE 🍊

24/01/2025

Te Akau Karaka Millions' Saturday Preview 🍊🏆

Te Akau Racing has 23 horses entered on Saturday 25 January at Ellerslie and Riccarton.

Ellerslie:

Weather: cloudy, track: Soft5, rail: true. No rain forecast.

4:38 p.m. R1 1 Move To Strike (3 c I Am Invincible – No Evidence Needed) – Blake Shinn; he improved from last to fifth 600m, swept up to lead entering the home straight, found two lengths, and went on to win well in trial on 14 January at Matamata. Resuming in the $250,000 Group 3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m), he indicated his readiness to resume racing in recent times, is Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) winner last season, and rates a top three chance. Fixed odds: $5.00 & $1.95.

5:13 p.m. R2 5 What You Wish For (4 g Embellish – Grand Wish) – Blake Shinn; he got back last, eight lengths at the 600m, was held up, and ran home solidly near the rail in the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) here on 1 January. Contesting the $1 million Listed Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m), he has been racing well this season, impressively winning twice. While he will be competitive in what is a strong field but he requires luck from the wide draw (13). Fixed odds: $20.00 & $4.80.

5:48 p.m. R3 2 Skew Wiff (5 m Savabeel – Starvoia) – Blake Shinn; she camped behind the leaders and closed well for fourth in the Group 1 TAB Telegraph on 4 January at Trentham. Contesting the $600,000 Group 2 Westbury Classic (1400m), she was a Group One and Group Two winner across New Zealand and Australia over 1400 metres last season, and is a top three contender from barrier two if appreciative of course at first attempt. Fixed odds: $5.00 & $2.00.

6:23 p.m. R4 3 To Bravery Born (2 c Snitzel – Milunka) – Blake Shinn; he displayed acceleration to win over 800 metres in August at Wanganui, and ascended quickly from back in the field to win the 2YO 1200 metres here on 12 January. One of three stablemates contesting the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m), he is unbeaten in two starts, has drawn well in barrier two, and is a top three prospect. Fixed odds: $3.40 & $1.60.

6:23 p.m. R4 10 La Dorada (2 f Super Seth – Gold Fever) – Craig Williams; she overcame a tough run to record a dominant debut victory in the 2YO 1100 metres in November at Te Rapa, and finished second in the Group 2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) here on 1 January. She displays the tenacious qualities suited to the event, and is more than capable of a podium finish from barrier five in the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m). Fixed odds: $4.80 & $1.90.

6:23 p.m. R4 14 Belle Du Monde (2 f Zoustar – Lady Cartier) – Wiremu Pinn; she has finished second in her two starts at Ellerslie, most recently in the 2YO 1100 metres on 26 December. She is from a classy family of stakes' winners, has displayed genuine attributes, and just requires a decent trip from barrier eight to prove competitive in the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m). Fixed odds: $16.00 & $4.40.

6:23 p.m. R4 15 Dare To Proisir (2 g Proisir – Hayle Bay) – Craig Grylls; he finished third on debut and came from back in the field with strong finish for third in the 2YO 1200 metres here on 12 January, won by To Bravery Born (above). He currently sits on ballot one in the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (Restricted Listed, 1200m), and brings the right form to prove competitive if he makes field (unlikely), but would need luck from barrier 10. Fixed odds: $10.00 & $2.90.

Te Akau has won the Karaka Millions 2YO seven times, most recently with Tokyo Tycoon (Satono Aladdin) in 2023.

7:03 p.m. R5 10 Damask Rose (3 f Savabeel – Sombreuil) – Blake Shinn; she got back last from an outside gate (11) and ran the fastest last 600m (34.3) for sixth in the Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m) here on 26 December. She then quickened into contention at the 250m and ran on strongly for second in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Second in the Karaka Millions 2YO here last season, she displayed class winning fresh-up over 1200 metres in December at Te Rapa, and is certainly a danger to the favourite in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO (Restricted Listed, 1600m). Fixed odds: $4.00 & $1.75.

Te Akau has won the Karaka Millions 3YO four times, including the race formerly known as the Karaka 3YO Classic.

7:43 p.m. R6 11 Captured By Love (3 f Written Tycoon – Moldova) – Craig Williams; she recorded a classy victory in the Group 1 NZ 1000 Guineas (1600m) on 16 November at Riccarton, finished strongly down the outside to win going away in a trial on 14 January at Matamata, and resumes in the $700,000 Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m). A high quality multiple Group winning filly, she brings good course/distance stats into this feature event, and is a top three prospect with any with from the outside gate (11). Fixed odds: $6.50 & $2.20.

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Weather: fine, track: Soft5, rail: true. Showers forecast Saturday.

11:55 a.m. R1 5 Purple Prose (3 g Embellish – Lady Masako) – Marc Lerner; he kept closing off an economical trip for fourth in the Maiden 3YO 1200 metres on 6 January at Otaki, and contests the $25,000 Maiden 1400 metres. Half-sister to stable-mate Elegant Lady (Highly Recommended), she the winner of four races 1900m – 2200m who was twice stakes' placed, he is suited stepping up in distance and is ideally drawn (4) to be a top three chance. Fixed odds: $3.80 & $1.65.

12:30 p.m. R2 8 By Her Rules (3 f Kermadec – Empress Cixi) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a1); she tailed a small field and ran home solidly for fourth in the Maiden 3YO 1400 metres on 26 December at Otaki. Contesting the $25,000 Maiden 1400 metres, she too has drawn a good gate (4), and receives the opportunity to improve further if appreciative of the course at her first attempt. Fixed odds: $3.30 & $1.50.

1:02 p.m. R3 5 Best Rose (2 f Maurice – Queen’s Legacy) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a1); she went keenly in midfield, steadied behind the runners at the 600m, and ran on strongly near the rail for third in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Debuting in the $40,000 2YO 800 metres, by Maurice (Screen Hero), the 2015 Japanese Horse of the Year and Champion Sprinter and Champion Miler, she is from the family of Te Akau trained NZB Filly of the Year King’s Rose (Redoute’s Choice), and can certainly make her presence felt in the compact field. Fixed odds: $1.95 & $1.05.

1:34 p.m. R4 3 Angels Wings (5 m Heroic Valour – Gowana) – Marc Lerner; she ran home well for third when resuming in the Rating 65 1100 metres on 27 December at New Plymouth, and contests the $40,000 Rating 65 1200 metres. A three-time winner, she posted a course win over 1100 metres at the corresponding meeting last year, and will be in the thick of the action at the business end. Fixed odds: $5.00 & $1.95.

2:53 p.m. R6 6 Family Ties (5 m Contributer – Glamazon) – Marc Lerner; the first of two stablemates in this race, she did very well to finish second to subsequent Kumara Gold Nuggets (Open Handicap, 1810 metres) winner Treybon (Sweynesse) in the Rating 75 1600 metres on 18 December at Ashburton, and contests the $50,000 Rating 75 1600 metres. A stakes' winning mare, she is in good form, and brings first four prospects to the event from barrier five. Fixed odds: $7.00 & $2.50.

2:53 p.m. R6 9 Beau Brummell (4 g Embellish – Fashion Forward) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a1); he sprinted resolutely from last to win the Rating 65 1600 metres here on 15 January, with Lawson-Carroll aboard, and rises in grade for the $50,000 Rating 75 1600 metres. He has an excellent course/distance record, brings winning form, and looks a top three chance from barrier three. Fixed odds: $10.00 & $3.20.

3:28 p.m. R7 5 Elegant Lady (5 m Highly Recommended – Lady Masako) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a1); she racing in tight quarters late when finishing a close and unlucky fourth in the Kumara Gold Nuggets (Open Handicap, 1810 metres) on 11 January at Kumara, and also contests the $70,000 Woodbourne Tavern & Motels Marlborough Cup (Open Handicap, 2000m). A previous course/distance winner, she recorded a hat-trick of wins before being stakes' placed in the both the Listed Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) and Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) last season, and she is more than capable to winning this event if she secures luck in the running from the outside draw (13). Fixed odds: $6.00 & $2.25.

4:03 p.m. R8 1 Perfect Scenario (7 g Iffraaj – Rosetti Bay) – Marc Lerner; he has been given time (35 days) since contesting the Group 2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) on 21 December at Trentham, and is one of two stable starters in the $80,000 Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes (1200m). He produced a terrific effort for third in the Group 1 Mufhasa Classic (1600m) two starts ago, and boasts an excellent course/distance record. While he is a quality galloper he faces a very stiff task with 60kg and the outside draw (15) to boot. Fixed odds: $6.00 & $2.35.

4:03 p.m. R8 8 Petrucci (5 m I Am Invincible – Via Napoli) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a); she tailed the field, looked to improve inside the 600m, and ran home strongly down the outside for third in a trial on 14 January at Matamata. Resuming in the $80,000 Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes, she has been an impressive winner, is a dual Group Three runner-up, and has drawn (6) to prove competitive if she appreciates the course at her first attempt. Fixed odds: $12.00 & $3.80.

4:45 p.m. R9 5 Star In The Sky (5 m Savabeel – Pikari Star) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a1); she found the line strongly for third when resuming in the Pearl Series Rating 65 Fillies & Mares 1400 metres on 6 January at Otaki, and contests the $40,000 Rating 65 1400 metres. She has recorded three career wins 1400m – 2200m, and is having her first start on the course, but will require everything to go her way from the terrible draw (18). Fixed odds: $6.50 & $2.50.

5:20 p.m. R10 1 Rule Of Law (4 g Justify – Repeat) – Triston Moodley (a2); he fought hard for third after racing outside leader in the Rating 65 1600 metres here on 15 January, won by stable-mate Beau Brummell (above), and contests the $40,000 Rating 65 1800 metres. Racing solidly, he enjoys weight relief to 58kg, but the question mark is the extra distance, and this race will tell us more. He is yet another that needs luck from the outside gate (24). Fixed odds: $7.00 & $2.70.

5:20 p.m. R10 17 Hayate (6 m Maurice – Vamoose) – Ace Lawson-Carroll (a1); she remained back when resuming in the Pearl Series Rating 65 Fillies & Mares 1400 metres on 6 January at Otaki, and contests the $40,000 Rating 65 1800 metres. She is the winner of four races from 1200m – 2000m, and has shown to appreciate longer trips. She seeks improvement today but, again, yet another that has copped a dreadful draw (18). Fixed odds: $18.00 & $5.50.

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KARAKA 2025 SYNDICATION OPPORTUNITY 🍊 Introducing Lot 43 – Bay Filly by Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) out of Kay's Legacy (Zabeel) 🌟 $135,000 - Landsdowne Park We're excited to present this stunning filly, from a family Te Akau knows well, with the incredible deeds of her sister, Scottie’s Legacy (Almanzor), a recent winner of two of her last three starts at Cranbourne. This filly is bred for success, hailing from the same Almanzor/Zabeel cross that produced champions like Mehzebeen, who triumphed in the Metropolitan Trophy and New Zealand Cup during Cup Week. From the first crop of the outstanding stallion Almanzor, this filly's bloodlines also link her to the remarkable racehorses and broodmares of the past, including Alert (Zabeel), Rise 'N' Shine (Zabeel), and Wide Awake (Savabeel), all trained by Te Akau and known for their racing excellence. The filly’s grand-dam, Kay’s Awake, was a top race mare with six wins, placing behind multiple Group One winners, and has produced six individual winners, including Australian stakes winner Rise At Dawn (Almanzor). Te Akau principal David Ellis CNZM shares, "It’s a family we’ve always really liked and had success with. Almanzor is proving himself internationally, and we’re fortunate to have trained some of his best progeny. This filly is definitely one to watch as she develops into a middle-distance and potential Oaks type." With her impressive pedigree, incredible potential, and connections to past champions, this filly is poised to follow in the footsteps of her successful family. Get in touch to learn more about owning a share in this beautiful filly – reach out today 🫵 www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-43-almanzor-fr-kays-legacy-bay-filly

KARAKA 2025 SYNDICATION OPPORTUNITY 🍊 Introducing Lot 4 – Bay Filly by Satono Aladdin x If Perhaps 🌟

KARAKA 2025 SYNDICATION OPPORTUNITY 🍊 Introducing Lot 4 – Bay Filly by Satono Aladdin x If Perhaps 🌟 Te Akau Racing is thrilled to welcome this exceptional bay filly to the stable, a standout by Satono Aladdin (Deep Impact) out of If Perhaps (Not A Single Doubt), drafted by the top team at Curraghmore Stud. Her sire, Satono Aladdin, is a son of the legendary Deep Impact and has already proven his worth in the breeding shed, with Tokyo Tycoon becoming a Karaka Million 2YO winner and Champion Two-Year-Old for Te Akau. 🙌 This filly’s dam, If Perhaps, is by the exceptional Not A Single Doubt, another key sire for Te Akau, with the Joy family on the pedigree page – a line filled with Group One winners like Tuesday Joy, Sunday Joy, and the incredible More Joyous. David Ellis CNZM couldn’t resist this filly’s striking quality and movement, commenting on her “massive walk” that immediately caught the eye. With Curraghmore Stud and Greg Tomlinson (Nearco Stud) behind the breeding, this filly is poised to carry on the legacy of excellence. 🏆 This is a pedigree packed with world-class bloodlines and we are confident she will continue to impress. 👉 Get in touch and learn more here about owning a share of this exciting prospect - https://www.teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-4-satono-aladdin-jpn-if-perhaps-aus-bay-filly

KARAKA 2025 DAY 1: DONE, AND TANGERINE DELIVERS! 🍊🐴

KARAKA 2025 DAY 1: DONE, AND TANGERINE DELIVERS! 🍊🐴 Fresh off winning the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO & 3YO, the celebrations haven’t stopped! Te Akau were back in action today, securing 12 yearlings at the Karaka Yearling Sales. We welcome you to view all of our new Karaka opportunities: www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares With sires like Savabeel, Super Seth, Proisir, Wootton Bassett, Home Affairs and Rebel Dane we genuinely have something for everyone. What sets this year apart is the remarkable diversity across all price ranges - we've snapped up many yearlings under budget, offering outstanding value for our ownership family. We are proud to offer shares in promising young horses across all price ranges from $50,000 to $340,000. This sale holds special significance as we set our sights on the future 2YO races we cherish! Having won 8 of the last nine Karaka Millions 2YO's, you can bet we are hunting down our 2026 winner, along with horses that will target Group races across New Zealand, and also in Australia from our Cranbourne stable. In addition to our 21 purchases on the Gold Coast in January, Te Akau has now secured a total of 33 yearlings for syndication and we're not finished at Karaka yet! We just love this time of year, securing new young horses brimming with promise and potential! Our buying team (brains' trust), led by David Ellis CNZM, alongside trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, Marcus Corban and Reece Trumper conducts an exhaustive, in-depth preparation before every sale. On-farm inspections began in late November in Australia, followed by extensive follow-up a week prior to the Gold Coast sale. Similarly, for Karaka, inspections at farms began in December and intensified in January, culminating in our short-list ready to bring home the horses we want for our owners to enjoy! There's no better time to get involved with Te Akau. If you want to win the Karaka Millions, securing a share from Karaka is the way to go. If you are ke

Te Akau TV - KARAKA MILLIONS SPECIAL 🏇🍊 Team Te Akau has MILLIONS of reasons why you can't miss this weekend - and we're pretty sure you already know why! The countdown is on, and the excitement is palpable! The Karaka Millions event is a hugely anticipated event on the New Zealand racing calendar, and Te Akau’s success at this event over the years speaks for itself.. and we're ready to do it again! With an unparalleled track record, we’ve secured a total of nine victories in the modern day Karaka Millions 2YO and Karaka Millions 3YO, along with numerous runner-up finishes, trifectas, and a first-four. We remain the only stable to have achieved seven consecutive Karaka Millions 2YO titles – and we’re looking to add more names to our already beaming honour roll of talent that have won these races for our owners. What we particularly love about Saturday as a team is the high level of equine talent gracing the Ellerslie track on Saturday - it's something else. We have a blockbuster evening on the horizon as every race on the card carries black type status. We have our stable stars like Captured By Love hunting Group 1 Sistema Railway glory; Skew Wiff eyeing up Group 2 Westbury Classic honours; What You Wish For chases the thick end of the $1 million Listed Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic, while Move To Strike aims to become the stable's fifth winner in eight years in the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy alongside our stellar line up in the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO and 3YO races. This year, we’re excited to have a good number of Te Akau owners involved in more than one contender, with one of our owners having a share in three! The energy surrounding this weekend is electric, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds. IN RACE ORDER 🏆 Group 3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy ➤ #1 Move To Strike | Blake Shinn | Strapped by Kohen Collett 🏆 Listed Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic ➤ #5 What You Wish For | Blake Shinn | Strapped by Syafiq Hussin

Te Akau Racing - Unveiling Our Finished Cranbourne Barn!

Te Akau Racing - Unveiling Our Finished Cranbourne Barn 🍊 Te Akau Racing's state-of-the-art, brand new stable at Cranbourne in Victoria is now complete - Southside Racing. One of the best reasons to own horses with Te Akau Racing is our seamless ability to transition horses to the Australian level. This gives us an edge - not only in securing the best bloodstock but we also provide owners with access to the Australian races through our Trans-Tasman stable. We are primed and ready to ensure your horses compete at the highest level. When Te Akau Australia was established in September 2023, 20 boxes were built for the team and stage two, bringing our total to 70 boxes, is now fully operational Te Akau's Cranbourne team, headed by trainer Mark Walker and assistant trainer Ben Gleeson could not be more thrilled with the modern, spacious and designed to specification stabling facility. When Te Akau decided to establish an Australian arm, many locations went under the microscope, and Cranbourne well and truly ticked off every box with its magnificent training complex. It provides a gateway for horses and owners to compete in the very lucrative Victorian racing scene, both metropolitan (city) and country, thus providing easy access to a large number of tracks across Victoria and beyond. Te Akau's Cranbourne stable is not only the home to horses purchased and syndicated by David Ellis CNZM and Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM, but the stable also welcomes private owners. We are now training for many top Australian breeders and studs, as well as individual owners. The Cranbourne expansion adds to the Te Akau stables at Matamata, and Riccarton in New Zealand. “The point of difference with Cranbourne is that it’s a state of the art, purpose-built, training centre,” said trainer Mark Walker. “As well as the main training tracks they’ve got sand dune tracks with a hill and many lanes. It means the horses are very relaxed in what is like a country/beach environment. H

Te Akau TV Weekend Preview 🍊 You could say, it’s the calm before the 'Karaka Millions' storm', with a somewhat quieter weekend of racing ahead as we gear up for one of the most exciting events on the calendar! It’s been a whirlwind ten days for the team - we were thrilled to secure 21 outstanding yearlings at the Magic Millions Sale last week! This marks another chapter in our journey to source world-class talent, and we’re thrilled with the overwhelming response. Both our Colts' and our Fillies' Partnership have already sold out - shares were in huge demand, a testament to owners' confidence in Te Akau. There are plenty of other stunning yearlings with shares available so make sure you check them out by clicking here. On Tuesday the team had a massive day at our home track in Matamata with 38 horses trialling - a dynamic mix of exciting 2YOs and seasoned performers, some being educated and others fine-tuned for the big stages in New Zealand and Australia. Names like Move To Strike, Captured By Love, Damask Rose, Return To Conquer, Sibling Rivalry, In Haste, Born To Be Royal, and Novelette - just a few to watch. Earlier in the morning, we welcomed top Australian jockey Blake Shinn to Matamata for some early trackwork with our two-year-olds and more experienced racehorses. It’s a great relationship that has been forged, and Blake’s world-class skill and experience were on full display as he got a feel for our exciting young prospects and polished performers. A true professional, Blake continues to strengthen his bond with the Te Akau team, and we’re thrilled to have him here leading into the summer of racing, with the TAB Karaka Millions just around the corner It’s been another winning week, taking our New Zealand tally for the season to 71 victories. To Bravery Born was impressive making it two wins from two starts. The winner of the first 2YO race of the season, To Bravery Born has now locked in his place for next Saturday's Karaka 2YO Milli

Lot 610 Super Seth (AUS)- Loveable (NZ) bay filly MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST YEARLING SALES

She’s going to be a Lovable filly 🧡 We’re thrilled to introduce this stunning filly: Lot 610 – Bay Filly by Super Seth out of Lovable (Savabeel). Purchased from Waikato Stud for A$110,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales, she boasts an exceptional pedigree and represents outstanding value. Sired by Super Seth, the Caulfield Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m) hero who famously defeated Alligator Blood, she carries the legacy of Dundeel and the sire of sires High Chaparral. Super Seth’s first three-year-olds are making waves, with standout performances like Sethito winning the Bonecrusher Stakes (Gr. 3). Her dam, Lovable, brings the undeniable influence of Savabeel, NZ’s Champion Sire, and hails from the powerful family of Sacred Falls, a four-time Group One winner who earned $5.1M on the track. David Ellis CNZM remarked: 📣 “She’s a beautiful filly with a balanced pedigree and a proven family. Super Seth’s progeny are exciting young prospects, and this filly ticks all the boxes.” ⚡ With a cross of Redoute’s Choice and Zabeel, she’s bred for greatness. Ready to join the tangerine team and chase the thrill of winning races with Te Akau Racing’s training partnership Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson. 🍊 Shares are available now - 45% REMAINS! Learn more about this beautiful filly and see pricing details here: teakauracing.com/yearling/lot-610-super-seth-aus-loveable-nz-bay-filly

Imperatriz Inducted -NZ Racing Hall of Fame

Imperatriz Inducted - NZ Racing Hall of Fame 🍊 Champion sprinter Imperatriz has been paid the ultimate compliment with her inclusion in the 2025 draft of inductees to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. The winner of 10 Group One races in a total of 19 wins from 26 starts and stakes of almost A$7 million, her accolades already included New Zealand Horse of the Year, Australian Sprinter of the Year, and when at the peak of her powers, being rated the world’s best sprinter and best racemare. As the winner of six Australian Group One sprints and the standout amongst her champion sire I Am Invincible’s 100-plus stakes winners, Imperatriz was always going to be hot property when she was put on the market at the end of her racing career last May. However, few would have predicted the outcome when new Australian powerhouse Yulong outbid an international bench at a Southern Hemisphere mare record A$6.6 million. “We’re so proud that Imperatriz will be joining another of our champion racemares, Melody Belle, in the Hall of Fame,” commented Te Akau principal David Ellis, a recently announced Hall of Fame inductee himself and the signatory when Imperatriz was knocked down for A$360,000 at the 2020 Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sale. “She achieved something that no other New Zealand-trained horse has been able to do – win six Group One races against the very sprinters in Australia. That’s quite incredible when you think about it and sets her apart as a very special horse.” Imperatriz was bred in Australia by Malaysian Dato Yap Kim San’s Raffles Dancer (NZ) Pty Ltd and was reared at Bhima Thoroughbreds in the Hunter Valley, where she was prepared for sale as a yearling. As one of the annual intake of Te Akau purchases put up for syndication amongst existing and new clientele, the big brown filly didn’t immediately capture the attention of potential suitors and was in fact the last to be fully syndicated. “It’s unbelievable to think

A Black Type Saturday & Sunday Session Is Calling! 🍊 We are sharp and sweet this week as we share the news of our black type runners lining up across the weekend. In the past ten days, the Te Akau team has been everywhere—busy north, south, east, and west as we hit the peak racing season, and yearling sale season too! The Magic Millions Sale has been a fantastic success for Te Akau, with 17 high-quality lots (so far!) secured across all price points. Shares are available in these horses now, and we could not be more excited about their prospects—outstanding pedigrees and athletes without exception. We cannot wait to start educating these new yearlings and developing their potential as we continue the Te Akau tradition of identifying and buying exceptional racehorses of the future. Explore the ownership opportunities available here: www.teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares — there has never been a better time to get involved! Speaking of exceptional racehorses, we are immensely proud to celebrate the induction of Imperatriz into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Being purchased from the very same Magic Millions Sale where the team is now, our incredible mare has earned her place among the greats. Writing herself into history, her achievements serve as a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in her journey! The past week saw the winning continue—last Friday it was a treble, with Puketiro and Top Shelf scoring at Tauranga while Scottie's Legacy showed real grit to record her second win from our Cranbourne stable. On Saturday, My Lips Are Sealed secured valuable black type with an emphatic victory in the Group 3 Rydges Wellington Airport Phar Lap Trophy at Trentham—Balance of Power was also in the winner's circle at Te Aroha. This weekend, it is 'Black Type Back to Back,' starting on Saturday, again at Trentham. Promising Bivouac colt Carsolio (who was also bought from last January's Magic Millions Sale) lines up in the Liste

There’s definitely magic in the air at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale! ✨ The Te Akau team hit the ground running, securing some incredible yearlings on Day 1. These future stars have places to be, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to our tangerine family: ➡️ Lot 37: Snitzel (AUS) - Toffee Tongue (NZ), Bay Colt - $625,000 ➡️ Lot 74: I Am Invincible (AUS) - Villa Carlotta (AUS), Bay Filly - $510,000 ➡️ Lot 115: I Am Invincible (AUS) - Zimaretto (AUS), Bay Colt - $600,000 ➡️ Lot 134: Savabeel (AUS) - Alezan (NZ), Bay Filly - $350,000 With more purchased today coming your way! 🏆 Want to be part of the Te Akau difference? Whether you’re new to racehorse ownership or a seasoned enthusiast, we’ve got opportunities for everyone. As a 15-time champion stable with success stories like Imperatriz, Captured by Love, Move to Strike, and Sword of State—now’s the time to join the tangerine dream! 🏇 From sale to stable, your horse will be trained and cared for at our world-class facilities in Matamata, New Zealand, or Cranbourne, Melbourne. 📲 Explore our options: 🔗 teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares/ 📧 Email us: [email protected] Experience the thrill of ownership and the unmatched joy of winning in the tangerine! 🍊

Remarkable Track Record 🍊 Te Akau has a wonderful history of success with yearlings purchased at Magic Millions, and principal David Ellis CNZM and are team are ready for action with the sale commencing tomorrow, Tuesday 7 January. View our puchases from today here: teakauracing.com/yearlings-shares Ellis, along with the buying team comprising Mark Walker, racing manager Reece Trumper, and bloodstock agent Marcus Corban, made their initial inspections at the respective farms in Australia in early December, and returned to the sale grounds to continue work on 3 January, together with Te Akau Australia's assistant trainer Ben Gleeson. Having established a list, following the inspections and pedigree analysis, they will revisit those lots before creating a shortlist, put in place a budget for each horse, and try to buy them in the auction ring. The sale comprises 1401 lots, with around 200 sold each day, and can be watched live at https://www.magicmillions.com.au/live-broadcast/ In the words of respected, independent analyst Tom Wilson, in his '2024 Bloodstock Review: The Best Southern Hemisphere Buyers (Yearling Sales 2023)': "The 2023 Yearling Crop: 2YOs of 2023/24, 3YOs of 2024/25 - David Ellis (Te Akau) "I seem to write about David Ellis fairly frequently, and that's largely because I believe him to be one of the best purchasers of yearling bloodstock in the world. "On our figures since 2015 we have David Ellis with 368 yearlings purchased, 246 runners (66.84%), 154 winners (41.84%), 32 stakes' winners (8.69%), 25 Group winners (6.79%) and 13 Group 1 winners (3.54%). "That's a remarkable performance when you compare against the baselines across the entire dataset - runners (58.38%), winners (27.39%), stakes' winners (1.22%), Group winner (0.72%) and group 1 winners (0.1%) - note that yearling crops from 2023 and 2024 are included which has an impact. "Comparatively, Ellis punches above the baselines of the yearling purchase market bt 1.52x in terms of

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