Rolf-Göran Bengtsson wins the CSI 5* of Basel
Former World number 1 Rolf-Goran Bengtsson had a fantastic comeback yesterday at the CSI 5* of Basel, winning the Grand Prix with Casall Ask with two flawless clear rounds.
After the first round, nine riders were clear. Those nine-horse-and-rider combinations were joined by six combinations carrying four faults from Round 1. The fight was fierce in the second round, as Rolf-Goran Bengtsson crossed the finish line only 0,40 seconds faster than Germany's Marcus Ehning on Cornado NRW ! Ludger Beerbaum and Chiara then attempted to chase the Swedish couple but despite their efforts a time of 43.52 would only be good enough for second place.
GENERAL RANKINGS - GRAND PRIX CSI 5 * OF BASEL
1.Rolf -Göran BENGTSSON & Casall ASK ( SWE)
2.Ludger BEERBAUM & Chiara (GER)
3.Marcus EHNING & Cornado NRW ( GER)
4.Jane RICHARD PHILIPS & Pablo Virton (SUI)
5.Gregory WATHLET & Conrad ( BEL)
6.Edwina TOPS- ALEXANDER & Cevo Itot du Chateau (AUS)
7.Scott BRASH & Hello Sanctos (GBR)
8.Paul ESTERMANN & Castlefield Eclipse (SUI)
9.Romain DUGUET & Quorida of Treho (SUI)
10.Nadja PETER STEINER & Capuera - II (SUI)