A Day of Unmatched Horsepower
Max Kühner and Eic Up Too Jacco Blue have charged to victory in the elite realm of equestrian sport, the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez. Adding to the event’s allure, Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen was in attendance, enhancing the already star-studded atmosphere.
Simon Delestre managed to do one better than last year stepping up to second place just over a second slower than Kühner. Aboard Cayman Jolly Jumper, Delestre was head to head with current LGCT Championship leader Eduardo Alvarez Aznar who secured third place on 19 year old Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot to extend his lead to 18 points.
A beaming Max Kühner spoke with GCTV after a whirlwind day of show jumping and sporting action. He said, “What a day, it’s great to stand back on top of a Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix podium again, particularly here in Ramatuelle, St. Tropez with Max Verstappen watching us.”
He went on to add, “My horses have been so consistent this season so it makes this season’s championship exciting to be part of.”
Championship leader Eduardo Alverez Aznar was at a loss for words for his crowd favourite mount Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot, who has now jumped an unmatched fifth clear round in a Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix for 2024. Talking to GCTV, Edu said, “What can I say, I am running out of words for this horse, he is just unbelievable what he is doing at 19 years old in probably his last season at the top level, and he comes back as strong as ever.”
