Ireland's Aidan Killeen followed as runner-up with Idream (Irasir) while Ashford Farm's rider, Michael Hughhes completed the stage with his BWP-gelding, Jackson vd Bisschop (Flipper d'Elle).
The top five was completed by Belgium's Pieter Clemens with Silberrose (Stakkato Gold) and Yuri Mansur aboard Babylotte (Dollar du Murier), ensuring a successful comeback.
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