Fast starters make for intriguing long shots.
Jonna Irri is heading to Boden and V86 with an aggressive game plan.
"The horses are in good form and we're going to try some new equipment changes, so even though they aren't among the favorites, I'd like to see my horses driven in the lead," says the successful trainer who has taken northern Sweden by storm.
He got off to a tentative start as a three-year-old.
With amateur trainer Angelica Jonsson, he has blossomed.
On Sunday, Carros First King will take on the big names in the Swedish Trotting Derby at Jägersro.
"It’s really hard to take in that we’re actually in a Derby final and facing such tough competition. But we’re here and we’re going to fight for it," says the Axevalla-based trainer.
Sven Kuce's break of stride with a spot in the Derby on the line is not something Thomas Madsen will forget anytime soon.
On Saturday, the Kalmar trainer hopes to get some consolation with a V85® victory.
"The horse has been prepared to be in top form this weekend, and I believe in him a lot."