Hades (foaled 7 November 1996)[1] also known as Helene Vitality is a Thoroughbred racehorse who, when he won the New Zealand Derby in 1999, gave trainer Roger James his third Derby win in five years.
| Hades | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Zabeel |
| Grandsire | Sir Tristram |
| Dam | Annas Choice |
| Damsire | Vice Regal |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 7 November 1996 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Mrs J M Campin |
| Owner | Mrs F E & R A Dixon |
| Trainer | Roger James |
| Record | 7:2-4-1 |
| Earnings | $355,127 |
| Major wins | |
| New Zealand Derby (2000) | |
| Last updated on July 3, 2007 | |
He had only won 1 race going into the Derby, a maiden race at Awapuni at his first start, but had run well in strong company since including a second-placing in the Avondale Guineas.
Following his Derby win he travelled to Australia and finished a good third in the Group 1 Cadbury Guineas behind Pins and Freemason before being sold to Hong Kong. He raced for the remainder of his career as Helene Vitality, winning HK$12,696,550 in 38 starts there.
References edit
- ^ "Hades (NZ) 1996". NZRacing. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
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