The supreme irony of the success of Indigenous in the International Vase, where he humbled some very well-credentialled overseas challengers, was that victory was achieved over 2,400 metres.
He became the first local horse to win the Vase and that is not surprising. When the Vase was first introduced five years ago it was considered almost a benefit event for European challengers, who are much more at home over the Classic distance.
But in toppling the gambled-on Darazari and handing out a hiding to the excellent Taipan, Indigenous showed the racing world that we've actually got stayers, too.
The world knows about our totalisator figures and the ability of the Hong Kong Jockey Club to put on a first-class show - all expenses paid - every December.
We have also had our victories in the International Races, but the triumph of Indigenous was particularly telling. It will become even more so if he is invited to compete in the World Cup in Dubai and, as delighted trainer Ivan Allan so rightly pointed out, he has some formidable scalps on his belt after Sunday's stunning Group Two triumph.
I have no doubt that Indigenous would be a first-class ambassador for Hong Kong in Dubai. The horse has flourished under Allan and the Irish import's credentials now stand up to the closest scrutiny.