Only seven combinations qualified for the Jump-Off in the 1.60m Grand Prix of Helsinki. It was eventually Robert Whitaker who jumped to victory aboard Catwalk IV.
QUICK RESULTS
1. Robert Whitaker - Catwalk IV
2. Marlon Zanotelli - Diesel GP Bois Madame
3. Henrik von Eckermann - Best Boy 2
From the start, Whitaker and his 16-year-old Holstein-gelding, Catwalk IV set the tone. Aboard the Colman-son Whitaker made a clear finish in 35.89 seconds. Brazil's Marlon Modolo Zanotelli did a great effort beating that time but had to settle for runner-up with the 10-year-old sBs-sire, Diesel GP Du Bois Madame (Cassius).
Aboard Tal Milstein's approved stallion Zanotelli stopped the timer at 35.98 seconds. Sweden's Henrik von Eckermann completed the stage with Best Boy 2 (Contagio).
The pair was followed by Denis Lynch with GC Chopinn's Bushi (Contendro II) and Yuri Mansur aboard Alfons Ra (Aromats).