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.
Strong Ship was looking particularly good and could easily take the lead.
Saturday Night Live quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Saturday Night Live accelerated after 1500m and took the lead. Strong Ship started to gallop after 1500m and Clas Jonsson had to struggle to get it back in trotting.