The weather had been good all week and Skellefteå was in good shape.
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.
Breathing Heroine sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead. Mauri Jaara wanted a little to much in the start and Breathing Heroine galoped for 10 m.