"We scored some good tries and we got maximum points, defended well and had a good structure," he added.
Mr. Rosales and Ms. Martinez had grown desperate, and they got maximum advances on her credit cards to deliver the money in cash.
Hester and his 10-year-old stallion drew gasps of admiration from the crowd during their test, even laughter at one stage in acknowledgement of a stunning final extended trot that commanded – and got – maximum 10s from the judges.
Coming less than 48 hours after the US Federal Reserve brought its money-creation scheme to a halt, the move had the element of surprise and ensured Tokyo got maximum bang for the buck.
A White House spokesman, Joe Lockhart, said, "We're looking for a European candidate who has consensus support in Europe, who has support in the developing world, a gentleman or a woman who's got maximum stature".
It was a surprisingly mellow and enjoyable run, considering all the popular sites we visited; with his insider knowledge of the city, Mr. Vernon was able to lead me on a route that got maximum views with minimum hills and avoided crowded thoroughfares for quieter paths.
