At the international show in Strazeele, France, the Grand Prix Qualifier was won by Albert Zoer and the 9-year-old Belgian Warmbred Gigolo (by Cicero Z van Paemel). The pair finished their jump-off in 40.81 seconds. A total of 14 horse-rider combinations qualified for the jump-off . Brasilian Rodrigo Mesquita and Cleogas van Westuur (by Toulon) followed in a second place. Louise Saywell and Patrol V finished third.  The top five was completed by Rene Lopez (Querido) and Maximilien Lemercier (Vie du Calvaire) in fourth and fifth. A little bit more north, the 1.40m Qualifier was claimed by Italy's Antares-rider, Lucia Vizzini. At the CSI2* Grand Prix Qualifier in Lier a total of 100 riders took the start. Aboard Romie, Philippe Le Jeune's partner set the fastest time in 28.30 seconds. Germany's Toni Hassmann and Vienetta 6 followed in  a second place. Dutch Maikel Van der Vleuten and VDL Groep Quatro finished third. The top five was completed by Joe Clee (Vedet de Muze ET) and Lisa Nooren (VDL Groep Centora de Wallyro).