 At Newmarket on 14 October U S Navy Flag attempted to become the first horse since Diesis in 1983 to follow up a win in the Middle Park Stakes with a victory in the Dewhurst Stakes.Racing over seven furlongs for the first time he was ridden by Moore and went off the 5/1 second choice in the betting behind Expert Eye, a colt from the Michael Stoute stable who was unbeaten in two races including the Vintage Stakes.The other seven contenders included Cardsharp, Emaraaty and three other Aidan O'Brien-trained runners, namely Seahenge (Champagne Stakes), Threeandfourpence and Mendelssohn.