 Despite his defeat English Prince was then moved up in class and distance for the Group Three White Rose Stakes over ten furlongs at Ascot Racecourse in May.Ridden by Pat Eddery, he won from Regular Guy and Rymer.In the Predominate Stakes (usually a trial race for the Epsom Derby) over a mile and a half at Goodwood Racecourse later that month he won again, beating Live Arrow by six lengths.