in his two remaining races, never so bold failed to reproduce his best form. in october he was made odds-on favourite for the prix de l'abbaye but did not produce his usual acceleration and finished fourth to committed. he was then sent to the united states for the breeders' cup mile at aqueduct racetrack in november. racing over the distance for the first time in two and a half years he was never in contention and finished tenth behind cozzene. he was then retired to stud with a syndicated value of £1.8 million.