The showjumping action has kicked-off in the CSI5* in Valence, France. Concluding the day with the 1.50m Longines Ranking it was Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo who speeded to victory with Evita Sg Z (Verdi TN x Codexco).
The Colombian was followed by Great-Britain's Guy Williams aboard Rouge de Ravel (Ultimo Van Ter Moude). Gregory Cottard completed the stage with his SF-mare, Bibici (Norman Pre Noir).
Outside the stage it was Eduardo Pereira De Menezes who placed fourth with Calypso des Matis (Padoc du Plessis*Hn). France's Marie Demonte, completed the stage with the son of Quidam the Revel, Manchester.
Nicolas Delmotte scores 1.45m victory (photo)
Earlier Nicolas Delmotte secured a home win with his SF-gelding, Citadin du Chatellier. The stage finished in less than a second from each other. On stage, Emanuele Gaudiano followed with Crack Balou (Balou du Reventon), while Julien Anquetin placed third aboard Z Ice Cube Z (Casco).