 Before the start of the 1997 season Revoque was a supplementary entry for The Derby (he had not originally been entered the race) but he was first aimed at the 2000 Guineas.He made his debut in a recognised Guineas trial race, the Greenham Stakes at Newbury.He started favourite, but in a closely contested finish he was beaten a head by Yalaietanee, losing his unbeaten record.