Today Nicola Philippaerts announced to retire from the ultimate Worldcup finals final round in Omaha, Nebraska. Nevertheless the Belgian showjumper impressed aboard his 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood Harley vd Bisschop (Dulf van den Bisschop) after a Grand Prix victory on Saturday night. The pair stopped the clock in 38.65 seconds. Only two combinations completed their Jump-Off faultless. For Philippaerts his victory was good for just not 43.000 US Dollars. Only Philippaerts and Lorenzo de Luca produced a clear round. The Stephex-rider placed as runner-up with the 11-year-old grey, Limestone Grey (Try-Time). The Italian rider completed the track in 39.77 seconds. The fastest time was set by Germany's Ludger Beerbaum and his grey-mare, Chiara (Contender). Beerbaum set a record time of 38.18 seconds, but jumped one rail down, resulting in a third place. The top five was completed by USA's Karl Cook with Tembla (Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve) and the in the USA-living German Christian Heineking with NKH Calango (Calvados Z) in a fourth and fifth place. All three European show jumping riders placing on stage expressed their gratitude and respect for the organisation. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS
