The weather had been good all week and Tingsryd was in good 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.
Duveteux was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead.
Pioneer was disturbed and galopped for 30 m. Duveteux was disturbed and galopped for 10 m. Speedy Blast were still in the lead when they started the sprint for the finish-line.