Rabat, Morocco – October 30, 2026 – Brazilian rider Eduardo Menezes (BRA) and H5 Ceylon Island delivered a winning performance at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rabat CSI 5*, taking top honours in the €80,000 GCL Individual Competition CSI 5*. Competing in the demanding 1.60m speed challenge, the pair produced a flawless round, crossing the finish line in 73.54 seconds to secure victory. The result marked an impressive performance for the 9-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding, by Clarimo out of a Claretino mare, who continues to demonstrate his quality at the highest level of the sport.

Serving as a warm-up for their eventual Grand Prix win with the same mount, Sweden’s Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (SWE) finished just 0.12 seconds behind the winner. Partnering Iron Dames Calvino de Nyze Z, she also delivered a faultless performance, stopping the clock at 73.66 seconds to take second place.

Denmark’s Zascha Nygaard (DEN) completed the podium aboard Dialoubet Blue PS, adding another clear round in 76.57 seconds to finish third.

Final Results – €80,000 GCL Individual Competition CSI 5*

1) Eduardo Menezes (BRA) & H5 Ceylon Island – 0 – 73.54

2) Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (SWE) & Iron Dames Calvino de Nyze Z – 0 – 73.66

3) Zascha Nygaard (DEN) & Dialoubet Blue PS – 0 – 76.57

Source: LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

Photos: © LGCT / Liuba Buzzola

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