Nine combinations qualified for the Jump-Off in the 1.55m Longines Grand Prix in Basel. In the end it was former world number one, Steve Guerdat who kept the victory in Switzerland.
QUICK RESULTS
1. Steve Guerdat - Victorio des Frotardds
2. Denis Lynch - GC Chopin's Bushi
3. Niels Bruynseels - Illusionata van't Meulenhof
Already early in the second round former Olympic Champion, Steve Guerdat took the lead aboard his 11-year-old Victorio des Frotards (Barbarian). The pair stopped the clock in 36.98 seconds leaving Devis Lynch behind.
Lynch followed as runner-up with his 14-year-old KWPN-horse, GC Chopin's Bushi. The Grand Prix-winner of Mechelen secured a third place. Belgium's Niels Bruynseels jumped to a third spot with the 12-year-old Ilusionata van't Meulenhof (Lord Z).
Only four combinations produced a clear Jump-off round. Pénélope Leprévost followed in a fourth place with the 10-year-old Gfe Excalibur de la Tour Vidal (Ugano Sitte). With one jumping fault, Michael Jung completed the top five aboard Fischerchelsea (Check In 2).