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.
Blushing Midnight tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Pommerail that came steaming ahead.
Organ Grinder saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead. Hollywood Princess showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galoping.
The leader got disturbed by something and Blushing Midnight took the lead rather easily.
Nothing seemed to be able to stop Blushing Midnight today. It continued in the lead.
Pommerail suddenly found some strength when the driver removed the earpads and sprinted to the lead.