At Newmarket on October he suffered his first defeat when beaten as the even money favourite for the Middle Park Stakes. The race was won by his stable companion Flotsam (ridden by Maher) with Greatorex second and Rock Sand, ridden on this occasion by William Lane third.
The passage describes a horse's race at Newmarket, where he lost as the favorite for the Middle Park Stakes.  Flotsam won the race, followed by Greatorex and Rock Sand.