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.
Britt Corona sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead. driver couldn't keep Odilon to trotting so they were disqualified.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Choctaw Ridge sprinted to the front. Missouri Bushwacker started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Coral Fawlty sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.
Britt Corona looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m. Something caused a disturbance in the field and Complex Courir gallopped for 30 m.