The weather had been good all week and Solvalla was in good shape.
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.
Stepping Madame could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Waving Ruby saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
The leader got disturbed by something and Straight Right took the lead rather easily.
The leader got disturbed by something and Straight Right took the lead rather easily.