Tag: Global Champions Prague Playoffs

€6,500,000 GCL Super Cup Final: Drama, Emotion & Riesenbeck International Win!

Philipp Weishaupt (GER): “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money… the pressure was immense.” Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2023 – In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, the Riesenbeck International, powered by Kingsland Equestrian, has emerged […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]

Marlon Zanotelli is the Master of the €60,000 EP Energy Trading Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2022 – In a thrilling show down of some of the world’s best horse and rider combinations, the full house at Prague’s O2 Arena were on the edge of their seat in the  €60,000 EP Energy Trading CSI 5* on the third […]

Daniel Deusser Dominates to Win €50,000 BMW Cartec Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2022 – The very best of showjumping continued flying high on the second day of the Global Champions Prague Playoffs CSI 5*. A familiar face of the noble sport rose to the occasion, claiming top honors in the €50,000 BMW Cartec Speed […]

Excitement Builds as 2022 GC Prague Playoffs Officially Declared Open

Prague, Czech Republic – November 16, 2022 – The final event on the 2022 Global Champions Calendar has officially been declared open. With the GC Prague Playoffs kicking off tomorrow [17 November], the star athletes of the show jumping world are congregating in Prague, for the fourth edition […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance are the “Rock Stars” in $112,800 Geneva Trophy CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2021 – Forty-nine starters representing 16 nations – including nine of the world’s current top 10-ranked riders – contested the headline class, Trophée de Genève, on the opening day of the 60th edition of CHI Geneva. With the Palexpo’s iconic Geneva Arena filled […]

Winners of the 2021 GCL Season Awards Announced

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2021 – The second edition of the GCL Season Awards was celebrated las Thursday night with a special ceremony in Prague recognising outstanding achievement in 2021. With excitement building ahead of the kick-off of the GC Prague Playoffs tomorrow, the Awards ceremony […]

It’s On! 2021 GC Prague Playoffs Officially Opened

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2021 – The world’s best show jumping stars declared the 2021 GC Prague Playoffs officially open with current Longines Global Champions Tour Championship winner Peder Fredricson revealing: “Anything can happen this week which is why it is such an interesting format.” Excitement and anticipation […]

Schumacher & Atome Z Race to Win €50,000 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at the GC Prague Playoffs

Munich, Germany – November 23, 2019 – Titouan Schumacher (FRA) claimed his first CSI 5* victory today aboard Atome Z in the prelude to the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix. The 25 year-old said: “It’s a very special victory for me as it’s my first one […]

Brilliant Brash & Hello Shelby Blaze to Victory in €50,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at Global Champions Playoffs in Prague

Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Shelby flew effortlessly to the top of the leaderboad in last evening’s €50,000 CSI 5* speed class setting the winning pace of 56.36 seconds. Hot on their heels was fellow compatriot Ben Maher (GBR) alongside Winning Good crossing the line in 57.14 seconds, […]

Thrilling Action in Electric GC Prague Playoffs as Paris Panthers Roar to Victory

In an electric opening night of the inaugural GC Prague Playoffs, the quarter-finals of the GCL Super Cup witnessed high drama and a rollercoaster of emotions as 12 teams took centre stage in the Czech capital city. The stakes were high in this innovative and ruthless knockout format, […]

Jérôme Guery & Garfield de Tiji des Templiers Speed to Victory at GC Prague Playoffs

Jérome Guery (BEL) and Garfield de Tiji des Templiers powered to the top of the field yesterday evening at the inaugural GC Prague Playoffs, winning the first class of the weekend, the €50,200 Czech Equestrian Team sponsored speed class CSI 5*, just 0.22 seconds ahead of Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello […]