Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Åby 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.
Eastern Terminus took the lead after a very quick start. When the startcar left the field Frozen Cruiser started to galop and lost 50 m.
Criminal Hootch saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
No one seem keen on putting pressure on the leader so he could keep his own tempo.
Tranquil Angel looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.
Tranquil Angel looked like a million bucks when we commenced the homestretch.
Tranquil Angel didn't even look tired on the homestretch and won the race.
