The sky was free of clouds and the sun was shining at Gävle 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.
Neige Blanche took the lead after a very quick start. Aggressive Gentleman was to tense at the start and galloped for 10 m.
Riff Opal saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Handy Comet looked tired after 1000m but had to keep up the tempo so that Sunbeam Clover couldn't come out from behind the leader, Riff Opal.
Nothing seemed to be able to stop Riff Opal today. It continued in the lead.
Sunbeam Clover litterally flew through the last bend and was first on the homestretch.