John Hales news


Grand National ace Neptune Collonges in hero’s return

Cheers greeted Shropshire’s first Grand National winner for 15 years as he returned in triumph to the county.


Grand National champ Neptune Collonges back home

Shropshire’s first Grand National winner for 15 years was given a warm welcome today when he came back to the county.


Neptune Collonges to return home for hero’s welcome

Shropshire’s first Grand National winner for 15 years will head back to the county to a hero’s welcome on Thursday.


Grand National glory for Shropshire

The mobile phone of John Hales beeps. Again. It has become a familiar sound over the last 48 hours.


Grand National winning owner John Hales defends race

The Shropshire owner of Grand National winner Neptune Collonges today launched a staunch defence of the world’s most famous steeplechase after two horses died in the showpiece race.


Leader: Grand National must continue despite tragedies

John Hales, the Shropshire owner of Neptune Collonges which won a thrilling Grand National in a photo finish, knows more than most about the dangers of racing.


Neptune Collonges joins all-time greats

Ecstatic Shropshire owner John Hales today placed Neptune Collonges’ thrilling Grand National success alongside the feats of his legendary chaser One Man as his greatest achievement in racing.


John Hales hoping for Shropshire Grand National glory

John Hales believes Neptune Collonges can bring Grand National glory to Shropshire tomorrow.


Shropshire’s Le Beau will not run in Grand National

Shropshire Grand National hope Le Beau Bai was today withdrawn from Saturday’s Aintree spectacle.


Peddlers Cross given a new target by McCain

Shropshire-owned Peddlers Cross – a one-time favourite for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival – could have a new target come March.


Hales ace Noland may switch course at Christmas

Shropshire’s Cheltenham Festival winner Noland could swerve National Hunt racing’s Christmas showpiece for an alternative festive date.


John Hales has top six aim for Neptune Collonges outing

Leading Shropshire owner John Hales kicks off a crucial fortnight in his National Hunt season tomorrow when he sends Neptune Collonges into Hennessy Gold Cup battle.


Al Ferof thrills Shropshire owner John Hales

Shropshire owner John Hales today praised a “terrific” chasing debut for Al Ferof as the classy performer took his first step towards a Cheltenham Festival double.


John Hales calls for action over new whip rules

Leading owner John Hales has urged the horse racing authorities to act after the new whip rules looked set to deny the Shropshire racing public a clash of the county’s two rising National Hunt stars tomorrow.


Shropshire’s Neptune Collanges set for Scottish Grand National

Shropshire’s star chaser Neptune Collonges will go for Scottish Grand National glory.


Will Neptune Collonges make a splash at Cheltenham?

John Hales is hoping for a Cheltenham deluge as he chases a golden moment for Shropshire racing tomorrow.


Another golden day at Cheltenham for Shropshire’s John Hales

Bookmakers were left singing the blues after a “Ruby Tuesday” – with Ruby Walsh completing his comeback from a broken leg in style with a near 75-1 treble on day one of the Cheltenham Festival.


Spectacular Shropshire start to Cheltenham Festival

Leading owner John Hales today instigated a spectacular Shropshire start to the Cheltenham Festival by landing another famous triumph.

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