Five out of top six in LGCT Championship Standings Line-up for LGCT Ramatuelle, St. Tropez
Global champions descend on the Riviera for a midsummer showdown
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LGCT – Ramatuelle, St. Tropez
The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to the sun-soaked shores of the
French Riviera for one of the most iconic stops on the calendar – Ramatuelle,
St. Tropez – from 12–14 June. And with the race for both the LGCT Championship
crown and the GCL team title heating up, the rider line-up is nothing short of
spectacular at the sold out event!
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With five of the top six in the current Longines Global Champions Tour Championship present in St. Tropez the level of competition this week will be extraordinary. Athletes are preparing for breathtaking competition in the sun-soaked destination which is synonymous with elegance and style. The week promises to be an exhilarating experience for spectators as they witness the finest athletes and their extraordinary equine partners go head-to-head as the tour moves to a tricky arena next to the ocean with a 1.8% slope putting combinations to the test.
Among the headline acts are LGCT title contenders like Christian Ahlmann, Daniel Deusser, and Henrik von Eckermann, all bringing serious firepower to this sixth stage of the season. Fresh from standout performances earlier in the year, Gilles Thomas, Philipp Weishaupt, and Niels Bruynseels are also expected to make big moves as the championship standings tighten.
Expect fireworks as powerhouses go head-to-head under the Mediterranean sky fielding top-tier combinations, with Christian Kukuk, Hans-Dieter Dreher, Katrin Eckermann, Natalie Dean and Max Kühner leading the charge it is all to play for.
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Adding to the excitement is a strong showing from French favourites and home heroes: Simon Delestre, Julien Anquetin, Gregory Cottard, Philippe Rozier, and rising star Jeanne Sadran represent the host nation – guaranteeing the local crowd plenty to cheer for.
Also set to compete the likes of John Whitaker, Pieter Devos, Denis Lynch, Anna Kellnerova, Scott Brash, Spencer Smith, Denis Lynch, Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Olivier Philippaerts, Jane Richard, Eduardo Alvarez Aznar and Victor Bettendorf.
With a glamorous shopping village, a stunning atmospherical “Piazza,” with its central champagne meeting bar open from sunrise to sunset and a Saint Tropez-style “after-party” each day featuring international DJs and exciting live performances, the show is going to be an unmissable weekend!
Join us in St. Tropez and witness the exhilarating displays of talent, athleticism, and teamwork at the Longines Global Champions Tour. Be part of the electrifying atmosphere as these exceptional riders compete for top honors next to the legendary Pampelonne Beach with it’s turquoise waters and enviable blue skies.
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