| R7 SHA TIN | 13 December 2015 |
| THE LONGINES HONG KONG MILE G1 3U OPEN ($4,127,410), 1600m 1:33.92 | |
| Race Synopsis: Japan’s Maurice was most impressive in winning here, his third Group One race in succession. He travelled well in seventh place, one off the rails, until passing the 600m. He eased out to commence his bid shortly after turning for home, put in a strong run to challenge on passing the 200m, hit the front at the 100m and drew clear to score in brilliant fashion from a quality field. Giant Treasure settled well in sixth place on the rails, got through on the inner on turning for home, challenged on passing the 200m and fought very well for a good second, just finding the winner too classy. Favourite Able Friend was held up back in ninth place, one off the rails, by Joao Moreira until nearing the home turn. He switched out on turning for home, showed his brilliant turn of foot and looked the winner when he loomed up at the 150m and then fought well from that point for a good third after seeming to have his chance in the closing stages. | |
| FP | Horse Age & Sex | Trainer Jockey | WT SP | |||||||
1st | 2. MAURICE (JPN) 4yo Horse | N HORI RYAN MOORE | 57.0 $4.10 | |||||||
| SCREEN HERO (JPN) - MEJIRO FRANCES (JPN) | ||||||||||
| Kazumi Yoshida | 2nd | 10. GIANT TREASURE (USA) 4yo Gelding | R GIBSON C SOUMILLON | 57.0 $18.00 | ||||||
| MIZZEN MAST (USA) - PALISADE (USA) | ||||||||||
| Pan Sutong | 3rd | 1. ABLE FRIEND (AUS) 6yo Gelding | JOHN MOORE JOAO MOREIRA | 57.0 $1.70 | ||||||
| SHAMARDAL (USA) - PONTE PICCOLO (NZ) | ||||||||||
| DR & MRS CORNEL LI FOOK KWAN | ||||||||||
| Apr 11, 2011 Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Scone NSW, $550000, George Moore Bloodstock, HONG KONG | ||||||||||
| 4th | 14. ESOTERIQUE (IRE) 5yo Mare | ANDRE FABRE PIERRE-CHARLES BOUDOT | 55.5 $34.00 | |||||||
| 5th | 7. CONTENTMENT (AUS) 5yo Gelding | JOHN SIZE NASH RAWILLER | 57.0 $7.90 | |||||||
| 6th | 3. Beauty Flame (IRE) 5yo Gelding | A S CRUZ GERALD MOSSE | 57.0 $11.00 | |||||||
| 7th | 13. DANON PLATINA (JPN) 3yo Colt | SAKAE KUNIEDA M EBINA | 56.5 $44.00 | |||||||
| 8th | 8. REWARDING HERO (GB) 6yo Gelding | JOHN MOORE HUGH BOWMAN | 57.0 $218.00 | |||||||
| 9th | 6. FIERO (JPN) 6yo Horse | H FUJIWARA M DEMURO | 57.0 $41.00 | |||||||
| 10th | 11. ROMANTIC TOUCH (AUS) 5yo Gelding | A S CRUZ NEIL CALLAN | 57.0 $46.00 | |||||||
| 11th | 5. TOORMORE (IRE) 4yo Horse | RICHARD HANNON JR JAMES DOYLE | 57.0 $145.00 | |||||||
| 12th | 4. MONDIALISTE (IRE) 5yo Horse | DAVID O'MEARA D TUDHOPE | 57.0 $174.00 | |||||||
| 13th | 12. SECRET SHAM (AUS) 6yo Gelding | JOHN MOORE DAMIEN OLIVER | 57.0 $189.00 | |||||||
| 14th | 9. RED DUBAWI (IRE) 7yo Horse | MRS E MADER A SUBORICS | 57.0 $253.00 | |||||||
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MAURICE takes LONGINES Hong Kong Mile 2015
Mark Bringans Says:
13/12/2015 10:56:43 PM
Best in the World. Looks like he will get 2000m. Should see ''Morris'' in Sydney for the AUD 4 mio ATC QE Stakes on 09 April 16 +