 Another step up in class followed, as Celeric next ran in the Group Three Doncaster Cup for which he was made second favourite.Celeric stayed on well in the race but could never get on terms with Double Trigger and finished second, beaten two lengths.Celeric's final start of the season came in the Group Three Jockey Club Cup at Newmarket for which he started at 11/4 against a field which included Further Flight, who was attempting to win the race for a fifth time and the future dual Champion Stayer Persian Punch.