A total of eleven combinations produced a clear first round. Eventually it was Germany's David Will who set the unbeatable result. Aboard the 16-year-old Selle Francais -mare Mic Mac du Taillard (by Cruising) he won in a time of 38.82 seconds.
One of Europe's most speedy riders, Laura Renwick, followed in a second place aboard the 10-year old KWPN-gelding Bingtang II (by Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve). Jack Towell placed third.
Together with the 12-year-old Emilie de Diamant AS ( by Diamant de Semilly), Towell stopped the clock in 41.60 seconds. Diamant AS is in ownership of Bill Gates' daughter, Jennifer Gates.
Lauren Hough and Waterford continued placing fourth. France's Simon Delestre completed the top five with Utah d'Aiguilly.