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.
Criminal News took the lead after a very quick start. Birger Jörgensen wanted a little to much in the start and Starshine
Darkness galoped for 10 m. driver couldn't keep Rainbow Duchess to trotting so they were disqualified.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Manchego sprinted to the front.
With only a little left of the race Criminal News galoped for 10 m. Rainbow Duchess was disturbed and galopped for 20 m. Starshine
Darkness suddenly found some strength when the driver removed the earpads and sprinted to the lead.