 In an even run race at Albion Park Pocket Watch was beaten by Queenslander Arkamigo after being caught three wide early.In the Australasian Breeders Crown series for three-year-old colts and geldings Pocket Watch won his heat at Harold Park and the semi final, at Ballarat Victoria.On 19 August, Pocket Watch again clashed with Changeover in the much anticipated final, but finished fourth, after being unable to recover from a poor barrier draw.