The best riders in the world gathered under the ramparts of the Princely Palace for the three-day Monegasque leg of the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour, from July 3-5. The tightness of the course means that riders must have a highly advanced and controlled technique, making the Principality’s competition one of the toughest in the world.
In front of a sold-out crowd lining the Port Hercule on Saturday, France’s Simon Delestre and Cayman Jolly Jumper went full-throttle into the competition, with an incredible jump-off time of 32.06 seconds, a full 1.84 seconds faster than his closest rival Harry Charles with Sherlock.
Held under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, who watched the exciting competition, the energy of the eighth Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix was simply electric.
Simon Delestre and Cayman Jolly Jumper stormed to victory, clinching the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco.
Harry Charles with Sherlock came in second. Kim Emmen delivered an exceptional round atop Imagine N.O.P., claiming a well-earned third-place.
A star-studded audience, complete with celebrities from motorsport and equestrian competitions enjoyed the exhilarating competition.
Charlotte Casiraghi’s Pro-Am Cup
The Longines Pro-Am Cup lit up Monaco with fast-paced relay races in support of AMADE. Held under the patronage of the Princess of Hanover, this year’s edition raised €20,000 for the charity.
Founded in 2010 by Charlotte Casiraghi, the Longines Pro-Am Cup pairs amateur talent with professionals and has become a highlight of the Monaco leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour.
Eleven teams participated this year, with the remarkable Team Paneraj & Partner Estate taking the win. Professional rider, Felipe Coutinho Mendonca Nagata, and rising talent, Giacomo Paneraj, set a flawless time of 65.65 seconds to claim the victory.
In close second was Team CTM, with Katharina Rhomberg and Milenna Pappas, who finished with 65.92 seconds, just 0.27 seconds behind first! Team Fédération Équestre de Monaco, with Philippe Rozier and Sophia Aurelia George came in third-place with 67.36 seconds.
Prizes were awarded by Princess Caroline and Charlotte Casiraghi, with signature Longines watches presented to both winners.
Longines Global Championship results to far:
1st Gilles Thomas – 183 pts
2nd Simon Delestre 158.2 pts
3rd Andreas Schou – 126 pts
4th Denis Lynch – 112.2 pts
5th Pieter Devos – 105 pts
