He finished fourth in the 2000 Guineas on his three-year-old debut, but showed vastly improved form when moved up to longer distances in summer.
Blue Duster's three-year-old debut was further delayed by training problems.
Godiva made her three-year-old debut in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Oath's three-year-old debut in a minor stakes race at Newbury showed that he had made some progress over the winter.
It was therefore decided that Shotover's three-year-old debut would be against colts in the 2000 Guineas.
On his three-year-old debut he "easily" won a 1100m race at Chantilly by four lengths.
An injury kept him off the track until 1910 when he made his three-year-old debut in the Epsom Derby.
Spaniel recorded his first win on his three-year-old debut on April 4.
Baldric won twice in 1963 but after being beaten on his three-year-old debut he started a 20/1 outsider for the 2000 Guineas.
After winning her only race as a two-year-old, Look Here finished second on her three-year-old debut.