Dubai Sheema Classic
Viva Pataca started the 2008 year with the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup, running third. But he won the Hong Kong Gold Cup before he was invited to compete the Dubai Sheema Classic in Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, Dubai, finished in second behind the winner Sun Classique. Viva Pataca then stand to defend the Queen Elizabeth II Cup title but only finished third. Then he also failed to defend the Chater Cup title, which finished in second place.