Behind the scenes of LGCT Monaco

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The magical back-drop of Port d’Hercule and the Prince’s Palace in Monaco once again provided a spectacular venue for the 9th round of the LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR and GLOBAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, this weekend. The three-day feast of world-class show jumping alongside the world-famous harbour of Monte-Carlo delivered fantastic entertainment for all, as the Tour headed into the second half of the season.

It was an electric weekend of top sport and entertainment at the iconic Monte-Carlo setting, finishing with a thrilling 9th round of action for the Global Champions League. Valkenswaard United took their third win of the Championship season so far, with Bertram Allen Izzy By Picobello and Eduardo Menezes with Caruschka taking pole position for the team at the stunning Monaco event. Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and his impressive grey horse Caspar 232, won The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco, presented by Sapinda, while Compatriot Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) took a strong silver medal with his horse Casallo Z, with the horse’s sire Casall ASK finishing in third with Swedish rider Rolf-Göran Bengtsson.

 

Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and his impressive grey horse Caspar 232, won The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda. Compatriot Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) took a strong silver medal with his horse Casallo Z, with the horse’s sire Casall ASK finishing in third with Swedish rider Rolf-Göran Bengtsson.

 

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Christian Alhmann (GER) keeps hold of his lead as the overall ranking leader, still on a tally of 209 points. However the Championship fight has intensified, with Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) closing the gap to the top German rider, moving up to 169 points overall, and Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE) just a whisker away in third with 160 points. Drop scores now come into play, with the top eight results counting towards the final LGCT Champion of Champions title battle, and with six events remaining it’s set to be an exhilarating gallop to the finish to see who will come out on top.

 

The enchanting Riviera location and luxurious facilities at the Monaco event combine to deliver a stunning experience for families, VIPs, sponsors, owners and riders. Monaco, which also plays host to Formula One and ATP Masters tennis, is a hub of sport with many high-profile fans in attendance. Over the years, HH Prince Albert II of Monaco and members of the Royal Family have joined business leaders and celebrities to cheer on the riders.

 

Therese Stub Alhaug
Therese Stub Alhaug

Editor

Therese is the editor of Equilife, and is truly dedicated to equestrian sports and horses. She started riding as a little girl, and enjoys her free time with her two horses back home. Portrait interview is her favorite topic, as it has the gift to inspire others through peoples stories, knowledge, training and general life-philosophy, and certainly, their lives with horses.

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