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.
Vrouw found a gap and took the lead. Monospeed followed before Inkas Close Work. Tropical Lovebreaker galloped way to long and was disqualified.
Nothing seemed to be able to stop Inkas Close Work today. It continued in the lead.
Vrouw was disturbed and galopped for 30 m. With only a little left of the race Tropical Lovebreaker galoped for 40 m. Inkas Close Work kept a high tempo and was first in on the homestretch.