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.
Appel sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead. Avocat Du Diable showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galoping. Rugged Pirate galoped after 1000m and lost 20 m.
Appel was still in the lead after 1500m. Something caused a disturbance in the field and Confident Printer gallopped for 20 m.
Appel sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.