In an exciting class against the clock, Von Eckermann was the only to secure a clear finish in under 59 seconds. The stage further colored French with Gregory Cottard and Cocaine du Val (Mylord Carthago) as runner-up. Kevin Staut (FRA) completed the stage aboard his 14-year-old SF-mare, Visconti du Telman (Toulon).

The French pair was followed by the world number one U25-rider Harry Charles. The British jumper placed fourth aboard Billabong du Roumois (Mylord Carthago*HN), while Belgium's Rik Hemeryck completed the top five aboard Navarro Van het Eelshof (Jappeloup v Dauwhof).

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