The sky was free of clouds and the sun was shining at Rättvik this day.
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.
Plavení Do Sen sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead.
Edgy Lemonade quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m. Independant Fist galloped for 60m and was disqualified.