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.
Carlos Dynamite tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Laverne that came steaming ahead. Brave Stereo was to tense at the start and galloped for 10 m.
Gold Fast Tiger saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Gold Fast Tiger was in great shape so far and looked happy in the lead.