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
SireZabeel
GrandsireSir Tristram
DamAnnas Choice
DamsireVice Regal
SexGelding
Foaled7 November 1996
CountryNew Zealand
ColourBay
BreederMrs J M Campin
OwnerMrs F E & R A Dixon
TrainerRoger James
Record7:2-4-1
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

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  1. ^ "Hades (NZ) 1996". NZRacing. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc. Retrieved 28 May 2014.