One after another the horses came out on the track for the obigatory parade. After some warmup the horses lined up behind the car as it began to move down the track.
Embassy Caviar saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
No one seem keen on putting pressure on the leader so he could keep his own tempo.
Coq Rougue accelerated after 1500m and took the lead.
Coq Rougue didn't even look tired after 2000m and sat safely in the lead.
driver couldn't keep Instict De Survie to trotting so they were disqualified. Light Man was disturbed and galopped for 50 m. Coq Rougue sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.