Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Mantorp 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.
Surpuppan sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead.
Mercuri Star saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Surpuppan took the lead after 1000m. Mercuri Star didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
