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.
Reus Potje took the lead after a very quick start.
Quouky Williams quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Bright Angel sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.
Turn It Over accelerated after 1500m and took the lead.
Dalvar Tre galloped for 60m and was disqualified. Unwanted Melody suddenly found some strength when the driver removed the earpads and sprinted to the lead.