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.
Beobachter Larockma could eventually take the lead after a very dramatic start. Basket Case showed unexperience when he was disqualified for galloping.
Sealed Pact Cherry saw it's chance when the leader lost tempo and took the lead. A bird flew just in front of Veni Vidi Vici who started to galop and lost 50 m.