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.
Loving Tropic was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead. Jonna Jinesjö wanted a little to much in the start and Finagles First Law galoped for 10 m.
Criminal Lipstick quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Criminal Lipstick was in great shape so far and looked happy in the lead.
Loving Tropic accelerated after 1500m and took the lead.
Hard
Rocket suddenly found some strength when the driver removed the earpads and sprinted to the lead.