 He was then stepped up in class and started joint-favourite for the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.After being restrained in the early stages he made some progress in the last quarter mile but appeared unsuited by the soft ground and finished third behind Colmore Row and Classic Ruler.Gallic League suffered from sore shins after his defeat at Ascot and did not reappear until September when he contested the Group Two Flying Childers Stakes over five furlongs at Doncaster Racecourse.