The main class of the day has just been ridden in Valencia: the LR 1m45 class. 82 riders entered the show ring for this class that was ridden against the clock and the Irish rider dominated.
The victory went to Richard Howley. He counted on Chinook (f. Tygo) to clear the course in 59,68 seconds. Cian O'Connor followed on second place with the former horse of Jérôme Guery, Australia (v. Nabab de Reve). The new combination jumped a clear round in 60,58 seconds. James Smith completed the podium on third place. He counted on Elmo Brown (f. Quality) to clear the course in 61,23 seconds.
James Smith (Simply Splendid) and Armando Trapote (Tinkerbell) followed on fourth and fifth place.