Six combinations qualified for the Jump-Off in the 1.55m CSI4* Grand Prix in Riyadh (KSA). Only the top three combinations managed to produce a double clear in this Grand Prix. Aboard his trusted 14-year-old Chalou (Chacco-Blue, breeder: Paul Schockemöhle), Gaudiano set the fastest time.
With exactly one second difference, Belgium's representative, Abdel Said followed on stage with the 10-year-old Bonne Amie (A Big Boy). Also faultless Japan's Mike Kawai completed the stage. Kawai placed aboard the 10-year-old Zangersheide-mare, Promise Z.
The pair referred, Christian Ahlmann to the fourth spot. The German rider followed aboard Otterongo Alpha Z (Darco). In front of the home crowd, Ramzy Al Duhami completed the top five with the 10-year-old Untouchable 32 (Van Helsing).