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.
Speedbird Rebel could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start. driver couldn't keep Shopper to trotting so they were disqualified.
Icebreaker Law saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead.
Sijbring sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.
Smiler Oxzygo sprinted past it's competitors after a 1000m and took the lead.