He did however , beat Maurice by 174 votes to 114 to be to take the title of Best Older Male Horse .
In the poll for Japanese Horse of the Year he received 55 votes , making him runner - up to the miler Maurice .
He did however , beat Maurice by 174 votes to 114 to be to take the title of Best Older Male Horse .
In the poll for Japanese Horse of the Year he received 55 votes , making him runner - up to the miler Maurice .