By riding an stellar second phase in this two-phase special of only 27.09 seconds the Belgian talent could not be beaten. Mexican rider Santiago Lambre did come close aboard his Bond Lover (by Balou du Rouet)with a ride in 27.84 seconds, but had to settle for second place today. The Spaniard Antonio Mariñas Soto and Cash and Go finished in third after a clear in 27.93 seconds.
The top five was completed by the British with a fourth place for Aston Chloe with her Kolibri Classic also produced a flawless round in 28.18 seconds, followed by Louise Whitaker who took Ruby VIII to fifth place.
In this afternoons 1.40m Gold Tour class it was Irish rider When noon broke it was David Simpson who stayed ahead of the 52 top class riders in the field. Aboard his Starfighter (by Stalypso) he put 66.82 seconds on the clock. This was just enough to beat Chloe Aston and Chico (by Catoki. Who put in a fast round of 68.34 seconds in this speed class finishing second in front of Emma Augier De Moussac and Zafira (by Favorotas XX)
Earlier that day there was a third place in the CSI in the 1.35m Gold Tour is was Ellen Whitaker who flew to the win with Fleur in 67.74 seconds over the finish line came. Riccardo Pisani from Italy was third with 28 Cristo after a clear round in 78.77 seconds. Van Paesschen and Julie Vd Connection Homestead also finished on the podium after being the last that went clear out of the 45 combinations in this class.
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