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.
Heavens On Fire could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Punching Factory quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m. Decisive Admiral started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Holy Cheesus sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.