Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Åby track was in top-condition.
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.
Many drivers had set there mind on a front position this day. Fastest of them all were Hey Joe. Prima Thinker ended up behind the leader. Give Me Way got caught on the outside and were forced to take place as first in lane two.