The weather had been good all week and Mantorp 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.
Athletic Valley tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Purple Red that came steaming ahead. Joakim Wallin wanted a little to much in the start and Wonder Boy galoped for 50 m.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Citizen Cain sprinted to the front.
Citizen Cain was in great shape so far and looked happy in the lead.
Athletic Valley looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.
Athletic Valley were still in the lead when they started the sprint for the finish-line.
Wonder Boy showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galoping.
