Only a humble breeze blew over Rättvik this day. The track where in perfect 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.
Chevrefeuille could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Gold Ice Cube saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Waving Diamond took the lead after 1000m. Chevrefeuille didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
Nothing seemed to be able to stop Waving Diamond today. It continued in the lead. Gold Ice Cube galloped for 30 m.
Waving Diamond kept a high tempo and was first in on the homestretch.