Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Bollnäs track was in top-condition.
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.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Balczó sprinted to the front. Whipped Cream galloped for 60m and was disqualified.
Balczó was in great shape so far and looked happy in the lead.
Skipping Vixen accelerated after 1500m and took the lead. Falling Moment started to gallop after 1500m and Magnus A Djuse had to struggle to get it back in trotting.
Skipping Vixen were still in the lead when they started the sprint for the finish-line.