Riding the talented nine-year-old  Qasirah van de Reistenhoek by Emerald van ’t Ruytershof, Von Eckermann kept his lines ruthlessly tight and stopped the clock at 24.04 seconds, a time no one else could catch.

Italy claimed the next two podium places. Giacomo Casadei guided Corradiena van't Klein Asdonkz (Cornet Obolensky) to a flawless 24.39-second finish, securing second place. Close behind, teammate Giulia Martinengo Marquet piloted Captain Morgan Weering Z (Carrera VDL) to third in 24.52 seconds, ensuring an Italian double on the podium.

Ireland’s Denis Lynch with Katja (Etoulon) was only a fraction slower on 24.56 seconds, forced into fourth despite a faultless ride. The top five was completed by Jur Vrieling of the Netherlands, whose precise and fast ride on Kannan JR (Cornet Obolensky) earned him 25.29 seconds and fifth place, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer for.

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