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.
Hurricane Gilbert was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead. Johnny Takter wanted a little to much in the start and Prince Coverage galoped for 30 m.
Singing Ring quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Travelling Ruby sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead. driver couldn't keep Useless Meltdown to trotting so they were disqualified.