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.
Quick Energy could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start. John Östman wanted a little to much in the start and Coming On Strong galoped for 30 m. Stefan Arvidsson wanted a little to much in the start and Tripping Candy galoped for 50 m.
Trespass quickly put pressure on the leader and could take the lead after 500m.
Ack Eber Ameste took the lead after 1000m. Taxi Law didn't have a good time being caught on the outside.