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.
Påarps Astri could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Little Stereo quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
The leader got disturbed by something and Sowing
Sugar took the lead rather easily. driver couldn't keep Falling Bullet to trotting so they were disqualified.
Purple Diamond accelerated after 1500m and took the lead.
Purple Diamond sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.