by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Newsroom Senior Correspondent

North American-bred Propulsion, who is considered to be the second favorite in the Elitlopp, raced Tuesday evening (May 15) at Solvalla and showed that his form is spot on.

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Propulsion was a 1:52.2 winner on Tuesday.

Wearing aluminums shoes with pads and an open bridled he was parked first-over most of the trip, but down the stretch he took off and won easily in 1:52.2f followed three lengths behind by two North Americans, Dupree and Not Afraid.

In the Elitlopp he is most likely to race without shoes and a Norwegian bridle.

Propulsion, who is owned by the Zet Stable and trained by Daniel Redén, finished second in the Elitlopp last year and was fourth in 2016.