End of March he came to Everse Stables: Emperio van 't Roosakker (by Nabab de Reve), who was placed in the top-5 three times at Jumping Etten-Leur. The very scopey chestnut, bought by the mother of Mischa Everse, started with a 5th price in the class for 7-year-olds. The following day he finished 4th at 1.30m level. On Sunday he was runner-up in the 1.30m finale. On this last day of the show Championess Song (by Campione) drew attention by winning the 1.35m class with Doron Kuipers.