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.
Italo tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Growing Plan that came steaming ahead. Tiger Matter suddenly started to galop. Åsbjørn Tengsareid had to struggle to get Tiger Matter to tror again and succeded after 30 m.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Kieft sprinted to the front. Running
Fist started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Tiger Matter sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.
Kieft sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.