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.
Quick Body was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead.
No one seem keen on putting pressure on the leader so he could keep his own tempo. Tricky Forest showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galoping.
Quick Body accelerated after 1500m and took the lead.
Quick Body didn't even look tired after 2000m and sat safely in the lead. Strong Gentleman was disturbed and gallopped for 10 m.