Kris Kin but he recovered quickly after treatment and was allowed to run. At Epsom, the colt was strongly supported, being backed down from 14-1 to 6-1 on the course, with the money reportedly coming from ordinary members of the public rather than professional gamblers. He started the race as fourth favourite behind three Irish-trained colts, Refuse To Bend, Alamshar and Brian Boru. Ridden for the first time by Kieren Fallon, Kris Kin seemed to be struggling in the early stages, and turned into the straight in eighth place. As at Chester, he began to make rapid progress after being switched to
Kris Kin Diamond Stakes at Ascot. His home work had not improved- his lack of pace leading one commentator to refer to him as "an attractive piece of still life"- but there was some confidence behind him and he was made 7/2 second favourite. Held up in the early stages by Fallon, Kris Kin again appeared to be under pressure in the race, before staying on strongly. He finished third to Alamshar and Sulamani, but it was arguably his best run, as he finished ahead of proven top-class performers such as Nayef, Warrsan, Falbrav, Millenary and Grandera. In autumn, Kris Kin was