Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) took the top 2 slots yesterday after clocking the fastest time with Cantano.

She finished second with Checkmate 4 in the Wellington CSI5* WEF Challenge 1.50M class.

Third place went to Egypt's Nayel Nassar and Raging Bull Vangelis S (who was formerly ridden by Robert Smith).

Course designer was Ireland’s Alan Wade which had 45 starters. Of those, 11 made it through to the jump-off.

Sportfot: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Cantano

Johannes Ehning (GER) and Cayenne 162 win the 1.45m

Germany's Johannes Ehning and Cayenne 162 won the 1.45m yesterday. There were 51 starters with 14 clear rounds.

Reed Kessler (USA) came in second with Onisha, and Mario Deslauriers (USA) and Vicomte D placed third.

Sportfot: Johannes Ehning and Cayenne 162