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.
Dragonpol could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start. Nebukadnessar Hof galloped way to long and was disqualified.
Straxdax Opal saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Feel Alive sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead. Gabrielle galloped way to long and was disqualified.
Popular Pop looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.
Popular Pop sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.