The first day of the CSI4* competition in Opglabbeek delivered top-level sport, with the Grand Prix Qualifier as the absolute highlight. Ireland ultimately took the win, but the Belgian riders also seized their moment and made a strong impression.
The victory went to Ireland thanks to Niall Talbot and FTS Elliot (Cicero van Paemel Z) during the CSI4* 1.50m Grand Prix Qualifier in Opglabbeek. Ugo Berrittella rode Devino van 't Langeveld Z (Dayton Sitte) to silver. Alberto Marquez Galobardes finished in third place in the saddle of Corazon K (Cascadello).
Nina Mallevaey finished just off the podium on My Clementine (OBOS Quality 004), while Hasan Senturk and Avant Toi (Flyinge Quite easy 958) finished in fifth place.