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.
Funkhousers Law was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead.
Cecile Crown saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Funkhousers Law took the lead after 1000m. Turning Sky didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
Turning Sky looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.
Battle was disturbed and galopped for 40 m. Holy Lipstick was disturbed and galopped for 10 m. Turning Sky sat safely in the lead when they started the homestretch.