The Longines Ranking class over 1.45m also counted as a qualifier for the Grand Prix of the Sunshine Tour.
Sampson was victorious on the back of Curraghgraigue Obus Flight (v. Obos Quality) and left Holly Smith behind him taking second place with Don Vito (v. Quaprice Bois Margot). Niamh McEvoy ended in third place with Welcome Limmerick (v. Limmerick).
The Belgian Celine Schoonbroodt-de Azevedo was fifth in the saddle of Clinto T Z (v. Clintissimo Z) after Andrzej Oplatek with Le Cordial (v. Lyjanero).