Richard Vogel claimed victory in the CSIYH class for 7- and 8-year-old horses at the Brussels Stephex Masters. Riding Diatasio, the German rider produced a faultless round and stopped the clock in 56.54 seconds, making him the fastest combination in the field.
Richard Vogel and Diatasio (Diaron) set the winning time of 56.54 seconds. Eduardo Pereira de Menezes followed in second with Excellent Sunshine Z (Emerald van't Ruytershof), finishing clear in 60.21 seconds. Sean Monaghan and Champagne BW (Chin Chin) completed the podium with a time of 60.27 seconds.
Fourth place went to Michael Duffy, who guided Gallahad (Noble Warrior) around the course without faults in 60.51 seconds. Petronella Andersson completed the top five with Ayala de La Pomme Z (Asca Z), crossing the finish line clear in 61.84 seconds.
