In the qualifier of the Gold Tour Thijssen was off to a really good start with het 10-year old CAptain Cooper (v. Namelus R). The pair had clocked a very fast time of 30.01 seconds. And were sitting firmly in the numberone position till Fredericson rode in.
In the saddle of H&M Zaloubet Fredericson jumped to victory in 29.77 seconden. Dutch Van den Brink and her Unex Omega Sta (v. Quick Sat) followed with a strong round in 31.12 seconden.
The top five was completed by home rider Gianni Govoni and his Winn Winn (v. Chin Chin). Aboard the fast mare the Italian rider cleared the course in 32.22 seconds. Fourth position went to German rider Markus Merchformann and the Cornet Obolensky-son Avion.
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