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Hong Kong Vase Winner Win Marilyn has an Australian Connection

Mark Smith - Sunday December 11

The Japanese struck first on Hong Kong International Day at Sha Tin when Win Marilyn (JPN) stormed home under Damian Lane in the Group 1 The Longines Hong Kong Vase (2400m).

There was a sensation at the start when the German representative Mendocino (GER) was stuck in the stalls and took no part in the race.

Coming widest on the turn, Win Marilyn launched down the centre of the track. The Takahisa Tezuka-trained daughter of Screen Hero defeated Godolphin’s Golden Horn gelding Botanik (IRE) by one and a half lengths, with Japan’s dual Hong Kong Vase winner Glory Vase (Deep Impact) in third.

Coming off a second in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Cup, Win Marilyn was winning at the elite level for the first time and has been winless in four starts this season.

Damian Lane and Win Marilyn (JPN) (image Alex Evers - twitter)

“It’s very special to win a Group 1 in Hong Kong; I’ve been here on numerous occasions and have not been able to break through,” Lane said.

‘It’s a great relief, and to do it with the Japanese is very special.

“She is the ultimate professional. She jumps well and travels sweetly. You can ride her wherever you want. When the pace was on I was happy to take a sit

“I knew from the turn of the foot she showed at her last run that she would be suited at this trip today.

“I love it there (Japan), and I have a great association with the trainer.”

Win Marilyn advances her record to six wins, two seconds and a third from 17 starts.

By Maurice’s sire Screen Hero, Win Marilyn is a half-sister to Group III winner Win Malerei  Matsurida Gogh) and is the best of seven winners from eight to race out of the Australian-bred mare Cosmo Cielo.

A daughter Fusaichi Pegasus (USA), Cosmo Cielo is a half-sister to Group III Adelaide Adelaide Guineas winner Shoreblue (Bluebird) and dual-listed winner Kaladan.

 

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Race Result - The Longines Hong Kong Vase Gr1 2400m

Sha Tin Track: G0 Time: 2:27.53
1
Win Marilyn
- 6m Screen Hero (JPN) x Cosmo Cielo (JPN) ( ())
Tnr: T Tezuka Rdr: Damian Lane 55.5
2
1.5
Botanik
- 5g Golden Horn (GB) x Autumn Lily (USA) ( ())
Tnr: A Fabre Rdr: W Buick 57
3
1.8
Glory Vase
- 8h Deep Impact (JPN) x Mejiro Tsubone (JPN) (Swept Overboard (USA))
Tnr: Tomohito Ozeki Rdr: J Moreira 57
4
3.0
Panfield
- 6h Lookin At Lucky (USA) x Esterina Ii (ARG) (Orpen (USA))
Tnr: A T Millard Rdr: K Teetan 57
5
3.8
Stone Age
- 4h Galileo (IRE) x Bonanza Creek (IRE) (Anabaa (USA))
Tnr: A O'Brien Rdr: Ryan Moore 55
6
4.5
Bubble Gift
- 5h Nathaniel (IRE) x Bubble Back (FR) (Grand Lodge (USA))
Tnr: M Delzangles Rdr: C P Lemaire 57
7
5.5
Senor Toba
- 5g Toronado (IRE) x Bahamas (AUS) (Teofilo (IRE))
Tnr: C Fownes Rdr: C Y Ho 57
8
6.3
Broome
- 7h Australia (GB) x Sweepstake (IRE) (Acclamation (GB))
Tnr: A O'Brien Rdr: Y Take 57
9
9.5
Butterfield
- 7g Setembro Chove (BRZ) x Londrinita (ARG) (Fahim (GB))
Tnr: C S Shum Rdr: S De Sousa 57
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