At the Azelhof in Lier USA's Julie Welles speeded to victory in the 1.55m CSI3* Grand Prix. Only four combinations qualified for the jump-off in Lier. USA's Welles took the win aboard her 14-year-old Solitair-mare, Nouvelle. The pair crossed the finish in 41.53 seconds. with over three seconds difference David Simpson followed as runner-up. Simpson and his AES-sire, Jenson 55 (Verdi TN) stopped the clock in 44.59 seconds advancing on Dutch Megan Laseur. Laseur guided her 8-year-old Cleopatra (Quick Star) faultless through the shortened jump-off track. Former Belgian Champion, Dirk Demeersman came close to Welles' time with Justice van het Reigershof (Clinton). Unfortunate the pair jumped two rails down placing fourth. Compatriot Bart Clarys completed the top five with one time fault aboard Joie de Toulon (Toulon).
At the Azelhof in Lier USA's Julie Welles speeded to victory in the 1.55m CSI3* Grand Prix. Only four combinations qualified for the jump-off in Lier. USA's Welles took the win aboard her 14-year-old Solitair-mare, Nouvelle. The pair crossed the finish in 41.53 seconds. with over three seconds difference David Simpson followed as runner-up. Simpson and his AES-sire, Jenson 55 (Verdi TN) stopped the clock in 44.59 seconds advancing on Dutch Megan Laseur. Laseur guided her 8-year-old Cleopatra (Quick Star) faultless through the shortened jump-off track. Former Belgian Champion, Dirk Demeersman came close to Welles' time with Justice van het Reigershof (Clinton). Unfortunate the pair jumped two rails down placing fourth. Compatriot Bart Clarys completed the top five with one time fault aboard Joie de Toulon (Toulon).