Prix Foy
Byword returned to England in August and started 11/4 second favourite for the International Stakes over ten and a half furlongs at York Racecourse. After taking the lead in the straight he was overtaken in the final furlong and finished third, beaten half a length and three quarters of a length by Rip Van Winkle and Twice Over. On his final appearance of the season, Byword started favourite for the Prix Foy at Longchamp in September, but finished fourth behind Duncan, Nakayama Festa and Timos.