The sun was shining on Åby and it was a perfect day for trotting.
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.
Two Of Spades took the lead after a very quick start.
Bird Parker quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Clou Francis galloped for 60m and was disqualified. driver couldn't keep Powerful Blast to trotting so they were disqualified. C U Later Alligator sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.