The sun was shining on Gävle and it was a perfect day for trotting.
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.
Nimbus Cloud Cherry tried its best to keep the lead but finally had to give in to Refused that came steaming ahead.
Tempting Pearl quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.