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.
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Stone could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
New Jersey Devil quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m. Falling Diamond started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
New Jersey Devil clinged on to the lead after a 1000m. Snowy Striker suddenly made a bad step, started to galop and lost 40 m. Cecina galoped after 1000m and lost 20 m.
Dennewitz Larockma looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.