Although the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro attract only the happy few of the world's best, the international scene also headed for the CSI2* in Lier, Belgium. In today's 1.40m Grand Prix qualifier it was the yought that topped the class. Belgium's Jeroen de Winter won the Price Woodlands International Sales aboard the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood-mare Gretel S (by Corland). Three years ago the same combination won the Belgian Championships Junior riders and seven-year-old horses. The pair stopped the clock in 27.64 seconds. Constant Van Paesschen's rider, Gavin Harley (IRL) followed as runner-up aboard Hamlet vd Donkhoeve after a clear finish in 27.91 seconds. Dutch Young Rider, Lisa Nooren completed the stage with VDL Groep Centora de Wallyro. The combination crossed the finish in 28.56 seconds. Niels Bruynseels and Chief followed in a fourth place, while Bernardo Alves and Rosette placed fifth.
