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.
Ojsan Ikappsprungen found a gap and took the lead. Yuzu Superior followed before Gonzo Hippo. When the startcar left the field Ojsan Ikappsprungen started to galop and lost 10 m.
Strickly Business sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead. Yuzu Superior was disturbed and galoped 20 m. Jokkmokk was disturbed and galoped 30 m.