Winner John Hales defends Grand National after horse deaths
The winning Midland owner of the Grand National has defended the world's most famous steeplechase after two horses died.
News|Apr 16, 2012
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Poll: Is the Grand National too cruel?
All eyes will be on Aintree today for the 167th running of the Grand National.
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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.
News|Apr 16, 2012
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Sarah Benson all set for Games duty
Telford Athletic Club's Sarah Benson will help team GB call the shots in Tokyo after being selected as a team manager Paralympic Games.
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John Hales hoping for Shropshire Grand National glory
John Hales believes Neptune Collonges can bring Grand National glory to Shropshire tomorrow.
Sport|Apr 13, 2012
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Golden girl Gilbody leads Shropshire's medal haul
Zoe Gilbody secured a gold medal to complete a three medal haul for Shropshire Schools’ track and field team at the 91st English Schools AAA Track and Field Championships.
Athletics|Jul 18, 2022
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Shropshire trainer Richard Lee has sights on Grand National double
Shropshire borders trainer Richard Lee is hoping his star chaser Mountainous can join an elite club of racehorses to win two Nationals in one season.
Sport|Apr 2, 2014
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Shropshire's John Hales backs Aintree changes
Grand National winning owner John Hales today backed the changes made at Aintree, insisting authorities could do no more to make the famous horse race safe.
Sport|Apr 4, 2013
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Dame Judi Dench jockeying for position with Grand National horse
As De Mee will race in the famous steeplechase.
Showbiz|Feb 13, 2018
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Reunion at Ludlow for Aintree star
Descended families of those involved with Grand National winner Forbra will meet up for the first time at Ludlow tomorrow.
Sport|Feb 27, 2019
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George Mills and Romell Glave claim GB’s first medals at European Championships
Mills finished behind world champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen before Glave secured a medal on his debut appearance at a major senior championship.
UK & international sports|Jun 8
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson trails Nafissatou Thiam after two events in heptathlon
The world champion is 143 points behind Olympic champion Thiam in Rome.
UK & international sports|Jun 7
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Dame Judi Dench jockeying for position with Grand National horse
As De Mee will race in the famous steeplechase.
Showbiz|Feb 13, 2018
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Cheltenham 2017: Politologue is the main John Hales hope
Top racehorse trainer Paul Nicholls is optimstic Politologue can bring Cheltenham success for Cosford businessman John Hales.
Sport|Mar 14, 2017
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Eyton Races is called off
A traditional Shropshire race meeting which was due to feature an appearance by last year's Grand National winner Neptune Collonges to mark the event's 90th anniversary this year has been cancelled due to the bad weather.
Sport|Mar 30, 2013
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