The weather had been good all week and Rättvik was in good shape.
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.
Modest
Princess could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
The Noble Horse saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Focke-Wulf Larockma sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead. Modify Brave was disturbed and galoped 40 m. Whistler was disturbed and galoped 10 m.
Stormy August looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.
Stormy August looked like a million bucks when we commenced the homestretch.