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.
Van Belkum quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
The leader got disturbed by something and Nouveau took the lead rather easily. Amiral Oui galoped after 1000m and lost 10 m. Us Impersonator galoped after 1000m and lost 20 m.
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Wardrobe saw a chanche when the tempo dropped and could easilytake the lead. Something caused a disturbance in the field and Decottignies gallopped for 40 m. Muscular Sniper galloped for 50 m.