Jerome Hurel on top at day Three of Knokke Hippique

Jerome Hurel on top at day Three of Knokke Hippique
On day three of the Knokke Hippique festival, the sun finally appeared. The first five-star class was set at a height of 1.45m. France's Jérome Hurel won the jump-off aboard Warrio (by Emilion) after a clear finish in 26.52 seconds.

Belgium's Pieter Devos delivered a top ride with Equipharma Dax Van d'Abdijhoeve (by Desir du Chateau) and stopped the clock in 26.65 seconds, good for a second place. Devos' compatriot, Karel Cox tacked up Cayen vh Hobos (by Cornet Obolensky) followed in a third place.

Yesterday's winner, Gudrun Patteet and Sea Coast Calypso vd Zuuthoeve (by Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve), finished fourth. Stephex-stables rider and winner of last year's CSI3* Grand Prix in Beervelde, Jonna Ekberg completed the top five aboard Freestyler (by Lord Z).