Today the second edition of Stephan Conter and Ghelamco's Knokke Hippique kicked-off with two home wins. In the 1.25m It was Belgium's CAmille Demolie who speeded to vcitory after a clear jump-off in 29.33 seconds. Aboard the 8-years-old Chica Fino (by Calido I) she was followed by Dutch annette Wold and Ewoud J (by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve). DEmolie's compatriot, Kevin Spiessens finished third. Spiessens stopped the clock in 29.71 seconds aboard Jivaro van den Lindenbergh (by Diamant de Semilly). A total of 52 combinations took the start, no less than 39 qualified for the jump-off. Milan Lamers (Amke van de Boekkant) and Arnika Van Assche (Fein Chin) completed the top five in fourth and fifth place. At the same moment the CSI2* 1.40m advanced in the Albert Plage arena. Again the victory coloured Belgian. Christophe Vanderhasselt and the 10-years-old Gino van de Vrunte (by Jokinal de Bronival) topped the class after a fast finish in 64.26 seconds. USA's Emily Moffitt and her Belgian Warmblood-mare, Harriri (by Nabab de Rêve) almost succeeded, but stopped the clock in 64.49 seconds. François Mathy Jr. tacked up Casanova de L'Herse (by Ugano Sitte) and placed third. From the 48 pairs at the start 22 finished the speedclass faultless. Belgium's Young Rider, Gilles Thomas and Indiana V.H. Kapelhof (by Chatman 210115596) finished fourth. Canada's Karina Aziz completed the top five aboard Fleur de Roosters van Betz (by Winningmood).
