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.
Frozen Sword could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
There were no mayor changes in the field at the 500m mark. Masciotta started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified. Sudden Electra started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Frozen Sword clinged on to the lead after a 1000m.