Dirk Demeersman has to hand over the victory of ranking class in Lier to Joe Clee

The Longines ranking class in Lier over 1,45m-high fences ended a few moments ago. It was a nerve-wrecking jump-off. Home rider Dirk Demeersman was in the lead right until the last combination appeared in the ring. That was Joe Clee. He took the first place with Alzu Ohio (Optimum van de Wellington) in 36,3 seconds, 0,6 seconds faster than Demeersman.

Thierry Goffinet also took the third place for Belgium with Tio de L'Huyne (Tinka's Boy) in 37,35 seconds, 0,1 seconds quicker than Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida and Kafka vd Heffinck (Calvaro). Britain's Graham Babes closed the top five with Boucheron (Valentino).