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.
Purple Thinker was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead.
Yuzu Superior quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m. Yoshimitsu Superior started to galop after 500 m and was nearly disqualified.
No one seem keen on putting pressure on the leader so he could keep his own tempo. Yoshimitsu Superior was disturbed and galoped 30 m.
