At the World Cup show in Wellington, Florida, the first Ranking class was won by Todd Minikus and the German bred Quality Girl (Quidam’s Rubin). Ronan McGuigan (Capall Zidane) finished second. Third spot went to Charlie Jacobs on the AES born gelding Flaming Star, the former mount of Daniel Neilson. Flaming Star was bred by Liam McKee. His father Fairman was also AES registred.