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.
Elegant Pixie tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Snowy Thrasher that came steaming ahead.
Snowy Thrasher took the lead after 1000m. Fanette Larockma didn't have a good time being caught on the outside. Sudden Beauty showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galoping.