Only a humble breeze blew over Årjäng 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.
Opposing Sunset found a gap and took the lead. Ontario Superior followed before Jeannol. Opposing Sunset was to tense at the start and galloped for 30 m.
Arkanoid Lore quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Sneaky Lion sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.