Classic Cliche to contest the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, in which he was ridden by John Reid. Starting the 7/10 favourite, he took the lead in the straight and won by two lengths from Orchestra Stall. Classic Cliche's final race was the Irish St Leger at the Curragh in September. He started 2/1 joint favourite but was never a threat and finished tailed-off last of the seven runners behind Oscar Schindler. Classic Cliche stood at the Wood Farm stud in Shropshire before moving to the Kilbarry Lodge Stud in Ireland. His best flat racing performer was the filly Macadamia who won the
Classic Racing or more laps around the famous 37 ¾ mile long 'Mountain' circuit. The Manx GP is traditionally held at the end of August. The Lansdowne Classic Series hosts the official British Championship for pre-1963 Grand Prix 500cc machines, their other classes serve 350 and 500 machines of the period with various modification regulations. The Lansdowne enjoys a unique link to the Goodwood Revival and the Barry Sheene Memorial trophy race. The International Historic Racing Organisation has been running for over 20 years and organises high level competition for classic racing motorcycles around Europe In the United States Classic Racing is