 In May he time trialled at Moonee Valley and by running quarters of 27.1, 27.9, 28.6 and 29.6 he ran in mile 1.53.2.It was the fastest mile in Australia or New Zealand and by an Australian or New Zealand bred pacer anywhere in the world.Popular Alm also broke the world record held by Storm Damage for the fastest mile on a five eighths mile (1000m) track.