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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shropshire Grand National hope Le Beau Bai was today withdrawn from Saturday’s Aintree spectacle.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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