 Durbar was extremely active in the spring of 1914, running six times in France before being sent to Epsom.Running over 2000m he won his first two races before he was stepped up in class to run second to Sardanapale in the Prix Lagrange.He won the Prix Biennale on his next start and was then moved up to 2400m to record his most important French victory in the Prix Noailles.