Where is Danon Shark now?
Hokkaido, MTH Cairns / Not confirmed / confirmed August 17, 2026
Danon Shark now lives at MTH Cairns in Hokkaido, Japan. Foaled in 2008, this gelding is 18 years old as of 2026. Note that we could not confirm whether this farm accepts visitors.
MTH Cairns keeps at least 3 other retired racehorses that this site has confirmed.
Where this horse lives was confirmed on August 17, 2026 from published sources (2 references). Farms change their visiting arrangements, so check the farm's own site or social media before you travel.
| Where it lives now | MTH Cairns |
|---|---|
| Location | Hokkaido |
| Visiting | Visiting not confirmed |
| Foaled / age | foaled in 2008 (age 18) |
| Sex | gelding |
| Tags | G1 winner／Friendly／Social media star |
| Listed or supported by | Retired Horse Association |
| Location confirmed | August 17, 2026 |
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Can you visit Danon Shark?
Visiting is not covered on the page; check with the association or the farm.
Danon Shark's page on the Retired Horse Association (RHA)
Other horses at MTH Cairns: Nobo Kiss, Battle Plan, Peruvian Lily
Danon Shark's racing career
7 JRA wins, including the 2014 Mile Championship (G1), the 2013 Kyoto Kimpai and the Fuji Stakes (G3).
Danon Shark after racing
Sha-kun, a mile G1 winner by Deep Impact and a genuine social media star: the videos of him bickering with the farm manager are widely shared. He needs careful management for a hoof problem and a restricted diet because of allergies, and he is doing well on it in Hidaka.
How to support Danon Shark
- Foster parent membership
- Donation
- Buying merchandise
Official accounts that post updates: X, Instagram
Whether this farm accepts visitors has not been confirmed. Ask the farm directly before planning a trip. Other ways to help are in how to support a retired racehorse.
Where this information comes from
The 2 sources consulted as of August 17, 2026. They mix published information from the farms and organisations that confirmed the horse's whereabouts with material used to trace its racing career.
Retired racehorses near Danon Shark
See all retired racehorses in Hokkaido120 horses listedRetired racehorses at MTH Cairns4 horses listedHorses tagged "G1 winner": Tanino Gimlet, T M Pretty Cure, Strong Blood, Deep Sky, Suzuka Phoenix
Horses here foaled in 2008: Grand Prix Boss, Desperado, Grazia, Nakayama Knight, Cresco Grand, Passion Dance and more (14 on this site)