Only a few clouds could be spotted on the sky this day. Solvalla track was in top-condition.
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.
Modestine sprinted away from the competitors and took the lead.
The leader couldn't hold the lead and Jeanne Dielman sprinted to the front.