Race favorite Maurice, under British jockey Ryan Moore, showcased a magnificent stretch-run to claim this year’s Tenno Sho (Autumn) marking his fifth G1 triumph.

Sunday’s G1 Tenno Sho Autumn in Tokyo includes three winners of G1 races outside of Japan - Maurice, A Shin Hikari and Real Steel.

Tommy Berry rode four winners over the weekend in Japan but missed out in his major assignment when unplaced in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin in Osaka.

Tommy Berry returns to Japan this weekend to team up with the horse he hopes to be riding in this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Hong Kong Derby winner Werther faces his toughest test in the G1 Audemars Piguet QEII Cup at Sha Tin on April 24 but the prospect of facing an impressive international field is not fazing trainer his John Moore.