| Horsename: | 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 |
| Race: | New Zealand Derby (2000) |
| Updated: | July 3, 2007 |
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 Jameshis third Derby win in five years.
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.