Edited press release from Longines Global Champions Tour 

Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Chadora Lady (Chacco-Blue x Nintender) surged to victory in the CSI5* 1.60m Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai 2025, earning the richest reward from the €626,000 prize pot and securing his first LGCT Grand Prix win since 2019.

Returning to winning form on the world stage, Brash and the electric 12-year-old mare delivered two faultless rounds, navigating the buzzing atmosphere at the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre with trademark precision and nerve. The win marks a powerful comeback for the two time LGCT Champion and adds a new chapter to his storied career.

Speaking at the press conference after his victory, Brash said: “There really are incredible facilities at this venue, which always brings out the best in the sport. And today was a very well built track, it was tough but fair. I walked the course and I wasn't sure how many clears there would be but that shows the standard of horse and riders that are here in Shanghai.”

The jump-off featured a high-calibre line-up of sixteen contenders, including all three podium finishers from last year’s LGCT Grand Prix: Gilles Thomas (BEL) with Luna van het Dennehof (Prince van de Wolfsakker x Quidam de Revel) Michael Duffy (IRL) aboard Claptonn Mouche (Conrad x Elan de La Cour) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) aboard Fellow Castlefield (Je t'Aime Flamenco x Twister). In a reversal of fortunes, it was Brash who stole the spotlight this time, stopping the clock in a lightning-fast 43.94 seconds.

Just 0.17s behind was Gilles Thomas aboard Luna van het Dennehof, fresh off last year’s win at this very venue. His time of 44.11 seconds was enough to secure second place in a fiercely fought battle, continuing a spectacular season for the young Belgian talent. Completing the podium was Spain’s Eduardo Alvarez Aznar, piloting Legend (Ogano Sitte x Nabab de Reve) to third place with another double clear. 

With this victory, Scott Brash secures a coveted Golden Ticket to the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague this November. Fiercely contested by the best in the world, the ticket is a prized entry to the season’s ultimate test - and a visibly relieved Brash reflected on the journey ahead, saying: “It’s incredible to be part of it again.”

In the updated 2025 LGCT overall standings, it’s Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander who now leads the way with 75 points, following an impressive and consistent start to the season. Shanghai runner-up Gilles Thomas climbs to second on 67 points, while Brash’s victory propels him into third overall.