Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Rättvik 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.
Sowing
Wardrobe could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Space Shadow quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Big Ben´s Sleipner sprinted past the competitors and took over the lead.
Nothing seemed to be able to stop Big Ben´s Sleipner today. It continued in the lead.
driver couldn't keep Sowing
Wardrobe to trotting so they were disqualified. Big Ben´s Sleipner were still in the lead when they started the sprint for the finish-line.
