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.
Appeal Applause tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Turning River that came steaming ahead.
Magic Morning saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Magic Morning clinged on to the lead after a 1000m. driver couldn't keep Modest
Heat to trotting so they were disqualified.