The sky was free of clouds and the sun was shining at Romme this day.
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.
Cosmo Duff Gordon quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m. Doctor Devil started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.