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.
Carlos Xante took the lead after a very quick start. Erik Adielsson wanted a little to much in the start and Calming Band galoped for 50 m.
Happy Valley saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead. Bright Sapphire was disturbed and galoped 20 m.
Adventurous Body sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.
Adventurous Body sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.