The weather had been good all week and Oviken 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.
Criminal Toggy sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Godere Il Cavalcare sprinted to the front. Flickering Pixie started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Big Deal took the lead after 1000m. Dallas Hof didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
Johnny Globetrotter saw a chanche when the tempo dropped and could easilytake the lead.