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Very good milers have succeeded in the Mile Championship run at Hanshin on Sunday.

Maurice was in a superb run of form in 2015 including this win. Are there more like him in the 2020 Mile Championship (1600m) at Hanshin on Sunday?

2020 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Mile Championship is a Grade 1 race run under Set Weight conditions for three year olds and above at Hanshin racecourse conducted by the Japan Racing Association.

The Mile Championship is run over 1600m. It was first run in 1984 and was won by Nihon Pillow Winner.

The Mile Championship was worth JPY281,800,000 in 2020.

Maurice is the best recent winner of the Mile Championship. It was his lead up run to taking the Hong Kong Mile. That was one of the first confirmations of his outstanding ability.

Kyoto racecourse is a right handed course with the start at the top of the back straight.

In the 36 runnings, five horses have won dual editions.

The 3yos won in 2017/2018 but it was back to 2000 for the previous winner.

International riders have had a great trot with the likes of Olivier Peslier, Ryan Moore, Mirco Demuro and William Buick all winning it.

Notable winners of the Mile Championship include Indy Champ (2019), Mikki Isle (2016), Maurice (2015), Daiwa Major (2006/2007), Durandal (2003/2004), Zenno El Cid (2001), Taiki Shuttle (1997/1998), Genuine (1996), Daitaku Helios (1991/1992), Oguri Cap (1989) and Nihon Pillow Winner (1984/1985).

The 2019 Mile Championship was won by Indy Champ from Danon Premium and Persian Knight.