The weather had been good all week and Åmål was in good shape.
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.
Amber Diva could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Starlight sprinted to the front. Jänkä-jussi started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
Sowing Runaway sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead. Jänkä-jussi galoped after 1000m and lost 30 m.