At the Equestrian Beijing Masters it was China's Ruiji Liang who jumped to victory in the 1.50m Longines Grand Prix. Together with Gilles Thomas' former La Luna Hidalgo J&F, Liang was the only combination to produce a double clear. “If anything I can do, any small success I can achieve, can help to promote equestrian sport in China then I am happy and proud!” said Ruiji Liang after winning the Grand Prix.
The jumps were set 1.50m heigh and the eventual victory was handed out after a Jump-Off with three combinations. Aboard Jordy van Massenhove and Gilles Thomas' former Belgian Warmblood-mare, La Luna Hidalgo J&F (H&M Cabrio Vd Heffinck), China' s Ruiji Liang jumped to the win after a double clear.
The pair was followed by Yaofeng Li and the 12-year-old Galetto S (Clarimo) placing second and Sweden's Rolf-Göran Bengtsson with the 12-year-old Gaultier VDL (Baloubet du Rouet) placing third.
Outside the stage, Ireland's Bertram Allen guided the 13-year-old Kick-Off AG (Prince van de Wolfsakker) to the fourth place, while Gregory Wathelet and Hummer RJ (Douglas) completed the top five.
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