[1] Returning in March 2018, Dark Dream had two seconds before travelling to Brisbane to race in the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic, where, "he charged hard late before missing by just 0.1L.
Jockey Tim Clark said, "He hasn’t put it together yet, but the talent is definitely there He’s a horse you have to ride a bit ugly, you can’t sit on him too pretty.
"[3] Trainer Kerry Parker subsequently admitted there has been many international offers to buy the horse, saying, "The owners did get a little wobbly at one stage, but they have stuck solid and so far so good.
"[4] Dark Dream next finished third in the Grand Prix Stakes, with his jockey claiming it was a good effort considering he lost a shoe in the race.
A fortnight later he was said to have "destroyed" his rivals as he came from behind to win by 4 and a half lengths, with jockey de Sousa noting, "he is still a bit green and he got to the 300m and he just starts looking around.
"[8] Entering the Group 1 Hong Kong Classic Cup as odds-on favourite, Dark Dream ran second to 90-1 stablemate Mission Tycoon in February 2019.