The sun was shining on Axevalla and it was a perfect day for trotting.
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.
Chapter Twelve tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Lady Allehanda that came steaming ahead. Waving Electra showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galloping.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Chapter Twelve sprinted to the front.