 In the King George, Nathaniel was made 5/2 second favourite to repeat his success of 2011 against a field which included St Nicholas Abbey, Dunaden, Masked Marvel, Danedream, Deep Brillante, Sea Moon and Reliable Man.Buick tracked the leaders before moving Nathaniel into the lead in the straight.He ran on under pressure, but was caught in the last stride and beaten a nose by Danedream.