Today no less than 18 combinations qualified for the 1.60m Jump-Off of the Wester-European World Cup in London. Under the glass dome it was Great-Britain's William Whitaker who jumped to victory aboard Belgium's Utamaro d Ecaussines.
QUICK RESULTS 1. William Whitaker  - Utamaro D Ecaussines 2. Karel Cox - Evert 3. Laura Kraut - Zeremonie
Janika Sprunger and her 12-year-old KWPN-sire, Bacardi VDL (Corland) were the first to start in the Jump-Off. The pair set the tone with one jumping fault. It was waiting until Malin Baryard-Johnsson set a clear round with her BWP-mare, H&M Indiana (Kashmir van Schuttershof). The Sweden show jumper stopped the clock in 39.21 seconds. Great-Britain's William Whitaker set a record time, in over two seconds faster. Aboard the 14-year-old sBs-sire, Utamaro d Ecaussines (Diamant de Semilly), Whitaker crossed the finish in 37.02 seconds. Belgium's Karel Cox followed as runner-up with his 9-year-old Evert (Amadeus). Yesterday Cox' Chalino passed away. Last at the start, USA's Laura Kraut managed to complete the stage with the 11-year-old Zeremonie (Cero). Results