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And a rich one at that having also gained the HK$10 million bonus by winning the Champions and Chater and the Triple Crown.
Given a top ride by J Mac, Voyage Bubble swept clear once into the straight and there was no question about the trip as he won by 3 ½ lengths over Rubylot on 19.0 for David Hayes and Hugh Bowman with Cap Ferat running third under a great ride from Craig Williams.
Dubai Honour seemed a bit weary as he didn't show quite as much dash as usual and finished fourth.
Earlier the River Verdon (named in honour of the triple crown winner of 2003) saw an impressive win from the odds-on favourite Packing Hermod who defeated Dancing Code and Young Champion.
While out of luck with the two top races, John Size managed to get his 1600th when Brenton Avdulla rode Stellar Express to victory in an earlier race. Only John Moore has breathed this rarefied air and it is a remarkable accomplishment.