Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Årjäng 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.
Kvarngärdets Exodus could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Daft Punk Mercy quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.