Germans sweep the podium in Hong Kong

The German riders have taken centre stage at the Longines Masters Hong Kong and dominated in the Asia World-Expo Trophy over 1.45m.
In first place was Daniel Deusser with Happiness van T Paradijs in a time of 37.22 seconds. The runner-up spot went to Christian Ahlmann.
Philipp Weishaupt meanwhile ensured the Germans claimed a clean sweep of the podium with Call Me Eva – an 8 year-old bay mare.
Italy’s Piergiorgio Bucci was also classified with Heartbreaker vd Achterhoe.
Moving on, Deusser stole the limelight in the Longines Speed Challenge and took the win once again with Happiness van T Paradijs.
Pius Schwizer was second while rounding out the podium was Bertram Allen. Lorenzo De Luca trailed just behind.
Fellow Italian Piergiorgio Bucci was also classified and came 8th. See here for more: http://www.longinestiming.com/#!/equestrian/2017/1284/html/en/longinestiming/resultlist_04.html
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photo: Deusser Happiness van T Paradijs
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