“It is with great sadness to
report that John Hales passed away last evening. A great man and a fantastic owner and friend for many people.” - Paul Nicholls

“It was an awesome performance. He’s just a real champion. His natural gallop is able to put other horses under pressure and there’s no end to him at three miles. I don’t know if people realise how long it takes to make a horse like this. It’s three-mile chasing, the pinnacle of our sport and it just takes ages.” - Willie Mullins on Galopin Des Champs