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 Chico sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead.
Kvarngärdets Good Girl quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Abella saw a chanche when the tempo dropped and could easilytake the lead. Wild Pixie started to gallop after 1500m and Johan L Sundgren had to struggle to get it back in trotting.
Abella sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.