The sun was shining and the birds was singing on Rättvik today.
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.
Royal Empire could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start.
Dynamit F1 quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Messi Magpie took the lead after 1000m. Royal Empire didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.
Alberstein looked to be in good shape this day and took the lead after 1500m.
Stretching
Garden was disturbed and galopped for 40 m. Messi Magpie speeded up in the last bend and was first on the homestretch.
