As a breeding stallion he was not a conspicuous success and was eventually exported to Russia, but he did sire several other good winners including George Vancouver (Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf) and Sudirman.
[5] Rather than making his debut in a maiden race, Pedro the Great began his track career in the Listed Rochestown Stakes over six furlongs at Naas Racecourse on 4 June.
[6] Nine days after his win at Leopardstown the colt was moved up to Group 3 class for the Railway Stakes at the Curragh and started second favourite behind his stablemate Cristoforo Colombo.
The Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at Leopardstown on 12 August attracted a field of six runners and Pedro the Great, with Heffernan in the saddle, started the 10/1 fourth choice in the betting.
Probably started favourite ahead of Cristoforo Colombo and the British challenger Bungle Inthejungle (Molecomb Stakes) while the other two runners were Leitir Mor and the filly Lottie Dod.
After being restrained by Joseph O'Brien in the early stages he made some progress approaching the last 400 metres but never looked likely to threaten the leaders and finished fifth to Olympic Glory.