The sky was free of clouds and the sun was shining at Solvalla this day.
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.
Dynamit Ferrari could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Big Burger quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Balmoral Castle looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m. Neon Darkness started to gallop after 1500m and Kim Eriksson had to struggle to get it back in trotting.
Balmoral Castle kept a high tempo and was first in on the homestretch.