In Abu Dhabi today, the qualification for the Grand Prix on Sunday was ridden over a height of 1m45 against the clock. Seventeen combinations remained clear but it was finally David Will who could lead the lap of honor.
With Forest Gump he finished the job in 65.11 seconds. This was the combinations eight tenths of a second too fast for Jur Vrieling with Chabada de l'Esques, who finished in an honorable second place. Will took home not only the gold but also the bronze thanks to Concordia who jumped a clear round in 66.80 seconds.
Places four and five were respectively for Bart Bles with Comme-Laude W and Mouda Zeyada with Fiori LS.