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.
Daria Larockma tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Waste Of Words that came steaming ahead.
Strickly Business quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Foxley sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead. Sweet Dreams Victory galoped after 1000m and lost 30 m. Sognare Lontano was disturbed and galoped 20 m.
Stockholm Viking sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.