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.
Nocciola tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Bitte that came steaming ahead.
Beautiful Love saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Nocciola sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.
Stifling
Grove looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m. Something caused a disturbance in the field and Scandal gallopped for 30 m.
Midnight Express was disturbed and galopped for 20 m. Stifling
Grove sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.