Van Asten was almost two seconds faster than Italy and Stephex Stables’ own Lorenzo De Luca, who had to settle for runner-up position together with Jeunesse van’t Paradijs (Emerald Van 'T Ruytershof x Heartbreaker) in this competition counting for the world ranking. A legend finished third; Great Britain’s John Whitaker with Crumley (Cassus x As Di Villagana). Ireland’s Darragh Kenny ended fourth aboard Go Easy de Muze (Vigo d'Arsouilles x For Pleasure), and Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann fifth on Cantinero (Cento x Cash).
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ALEXANDRA CROWN AND BASIC BEST IN FRIDAY’S PRESTIGE LEAGUE
USA’s Alexandra Crown and Basic (Silverstone x Indoctro) returned to their winning ways on Friday when taking the top honours in the 1.25m Prestige League presented by TAO at Brussels Stephex Masters.
With a time of 33.58 seconds in this two phase special class, Crown beat Spain’s Susana Epaillard and Virgule d’Auge (Guarana Champeix x Unau du Fonteny) by over two seconds – leaving them to runner-up position. Then followed an avalanche of Belgian riders, with Nicolas Devloo-Delva in third, Sander Kenis in fourth and Louise Losfeld in fifth.
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