Eleven combinations qualified for the Jump-Off in the 1.45m Grand Prix in Opglabbeek, Belgium. At an early stage it was Brazil's Marlon Modolo Zanotelli who set the time to beat with his 9-year-old Napoleon van den Dael . Eventually it was the last combination at the start speeding to victory...
Until the last combination at the start the time to beat was 43.51 seconds thanks to Marlon Modolo Zanotelli and his 9-year-old son of For Passion d'Ive Z. Dutch showjumper, Frank Schuttert was the last in the ring to have a try with his 11-year-old Gream (Verdi TN).
Schuttert took the necessary risks and didn't seem to have a problem leaving strides out, eventually finishing in 42.31 seconds, speeding to victory. The stage was completed by Germany's Tobias Meyer and his 12-year-old Quintus-H (Frh Quaid).
The combination was followed by Sofia Westborg aboard F Termie R12 (Lasino) placing fourth while Ellen Whitaker and her sBs-mare, Fiona des Hayettes (Lord des Hayettes) completed the top five.