The sun was shining on Årjäng 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.
Speedy Snake took the lead after a very quick start.
Wild Vixen quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m. Seductive Blossom was disturbed and galoped 50 m.
Wild Vixen clinged on to the lead after a 1000m. Speedy Snake was disturbed and galoped 30 m. Duro Creer showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galoping.