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.
Handy Thrasher took the lead after a very quick start. driver couldn't keep Spurs On Fire to trotting so they were disqualified.
Jill Johnsson C.C. quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.