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.
Lakritsbåt Opal tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Jackiesardine Cherry that came steaming ahead. Jackiesardine Cherry was to tense at the start and galloped for 30 m.
Della Onteri saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.