The only teams to complete the first round on a zero score, it all came down to a jump-off between Kendra Brinkop and Gregory Wathelet.

Will posted the 11th German win in this event which has seen Hans Gunter Winkler, Franke Sloothaak and Ludger Beerbaum top the podium.

The Canadian was the best of 61 entries and galloped a clear round over three seconds faster than his nearest rival.