 In the first half of the year he was well below his best when finishing unplaced in three races including the Ascot Gold Cup.His form improved later in the season as he finished third to Double Trigger in the Goodwood Cup, second to Persian Punch in the Lonsdale Stakes and second to Arctic Owl in the Jockey Club Cup.His effort in the Lonsdale Stakes was his best performance as he was beaten a short head when attempting to give six pounds to the winner.