The sun was shining on Rättvik and it was a perfect day for trotting.
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.
Pasqual sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Dreaming Hyena sprinted to the front. Mally Jubb started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Wimpy Thought sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.
Duchková saw a chanche when the tempo dropped and could easilytake the lead.
Pasqual speeded up in the last bend and was first on the homestretch.