The top three was led by Philipp Weishaupt with Krokant (by Kannan) who set the time to beat at 61.67. Just 1/4th of a second later, Marcus Ehning crossed the finish line on the back of Funky Fred (by For Pleasure) and came in second. Gerrit Nieberg concluded the top three in the saddle of Blues d'Aveline Ch (by Baloussini) with 62.17 on the clock. 

The world number one and two filled the places after the podium. For Henrik von Eckermann, there was fourth place in this class scored on speed and Handiness with Glamour Girl (v. Zirocco Blue VDL). Martin Fuchs followed closely behind with fifth place in the saddle of Rahmannshof Upgrade (v. Ultimo). 

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Photo credits: German Masters