Hail Mary, who last year finished second in the Elitlopp at Solvalla, earned his ticket to race in the big dance later this month by winning the Meadow Road race at Solvalla in 1:51.1f.

Hail Mary (on the outside) won in 1:51.1f. Kanal 75 photo.

That was the fastest time in Scandinavia so far in 2023.

Hail Mary (sired by Googoo Gaagaa) is trained by Daniel Redén and had Ôrjan Kihlström in the bike.

Hail Mary won by a head followed by Brother Bill and pacesetter Ultion Face.