Monaco Longines Pro Am Cup Illuminated by Stellar Performances

Mdmar – Monzco

The Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco once again played host to the Longines Pro Am Cup on Friday evening, which sees an amateur and professional rider pair up to compete for the coveted title with a focus on speed and agility. With €20,000 euros raised for the Amade Charity, it was a fantastic evening for all. 

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The competition was launched by Patron Charlotte Casiraghi in 2010. Emphasising the family spirit of the sport, its pace and relay format make it a real crowd-pleaser. Set over two rounds, 12 teams took part all battling to jump clear and with the fastest combined time. 

And as the evening lights of Monte Carlo began to twinkle, the teams continued to battle it out for a podium finish as the crowd clapped and cheered the athletes on. S.A.R La Princesse Caroline de Hanovre and Madame Charlotte Casirghi presented the award to tonight’s podium along with Charlotte Hassler, Brand Manager Longines France who gave the winners an elegant Longines watch. 

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Speaking after the victory, an emotional Lisa Gaudiano reflected on what the moment meant: “It was amazing, really special. I think for somebody who has never experienced this, they couldn’t even imagine how special this moment feels after all the sacrifice.”

The win marked a memorable moment for the amateur rider, whose dedication and commitment paid off on one of show jumping’s biggest stages. Competing alongside her professional teammate father, Emanuele Gaudiano, she said: “I’m incredibly proud of Lisa today. As her father, this is a very emotional moment because I’ve seen all the hard work. To stand on the top step of the podium alongside her in Monaco is something I’ll never forget. What impressed me most wasn’t just her riding, but how she handled the pressure. Competing in this atmosphere, in front of this crowd and delivered two fantastic rounds. She absolutely deserved this victory, and sharing it with her makes it even more special.”

Cavalleria Toscana set the benchmark in the second round as father, daughter duo Lisa Gaudiano and Emanuele Gaudiano delivered two polished clear rounds to stop the clock in a combined time of 60.08 seconds, a performance that ultimately proved unbeatable. Their blend of speed, accuracy and experience secured a deserved victory in the Monaco Pro-Am Team Competition.

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Hot on their heels, Dallamires Stables kept the pressure on throughout. Last to go Michaela Whitaker produced a confident opening clear aboard Lingala, before Jessica Mendoza followed with another faultless performance riding Napitola-S. Stopping the clock in 61.09 seconds, they finished less than a second behind the winners to claim second place.

CTM completed the podium after another impressive display. Tess Carmichael laid the foundations with a composed clear aboard Bangle SR, leaving Christian Ahlmann to anchor the team aboard Sheeran WL. The experienced German delivered under pressure to bring the team home on a second successive clear, their combined time of 62.47 seconds securing third place in a tightly contested finish.

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