The crowd filled the seats, the many VIP tables got filled, the last class of today in Los Angeles ensured excitement and top sport. The jumps set at a height of 1.45m the riders had only one goal, keep the seconds as minimal as possible. Just like the 1.50m class, won by John Whitaker, the speed class counted for the necessary ranking points. Entering as number John Whitaker and the 11 years old Lord of Arabia (by Cassini II) took a stage place for a while. But eventually it was Irish Bertram Allen, entering second but last, who took home the win. Aboard Quiet Easy 4 (by Quidams Rubin), Allen set the fastest time. World number one, Scott Brash, sat comfortable in his winners-chair, but had to give it up for the runner-up position. Together with Hello Annie (by Contendro I) he was followed by Italian Piergiorgio Bucci aboard Cuerta. John Whitaker made it in fourth and Brasilian, but Cali-based, Eduardo Menezes (Caruschka) completed the top five. He was followed by a two Belgian riders with Rik Hemeryck on top, followed by Jerome Guery.
