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.
The Awakening could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start. Jenni H Åsberg wanted a little to much in the start and Calura Boy galoped for 40 m.
Frode Grodås saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Crazy For You took the lead after 1000m. Calura Boy didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
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Top took the lead after 1000m. Whispering Star didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
The Awakening won the race after a spectacular finish.