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.
Nebra Skarulea Ameste tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Chris Kirkland Justice that came steaming ahead. Carlos Söderström wanted a little to much in the start and Scouffiebau Ameste galoped for 30 m.
Nebra Skarulea Ameste quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.