Press release from Longines Global Champions Tour, edited by World of Showjumping

As the curtain fell on the 2025 Longines Global Champions Tour season, all eyes turned to the CSI5* 1.60m LGCT Grand Prix of Riyadh (KSA), staged beneath the iconic skyline of the King Abdullah Financial District.

Cheers, whistles, and whoops echoed through the grandstands as Jana Wargers (GER) and Dorette OLD (Dollar du Murier x Fighting Alpha) produced a phenomenal performance to seize victory, stopping the clock in 41.71 seconds in the jump-off. Close behind, Denis Lynch (IRL) and Cordial (Casall x Chicago Z) delivered a superb round to claim second in 43.66, while Gilles Thomas (BEL) and Ermitage Kalone (Catoki x Kannan) finished third in 43.99.

“I have no words, my horse she was unbelievable today and I was so proud to win this Grand Prix,” a thrilled Jana Wargers said.

Highlights of the jump-off included dazzling performances from Simon Delestre (FRA) and Golden Boy DK (Diamant de Semilly x Cash), who flew to a lightning-fast clear to finish fourth, while Harrie Smolders (NED) and Bingo du Parc (Mylord Carthago x Diamant de Semilly) once again showed trademark composure, finishing fifth.