Wathnan Team rider Abdel Said retains the lead in the LGCT standings following the Valkenswaard
Mdmar – LGCT – Valkenswaard
AbdelSaid, a rider for the Qatari Wathnan showjumping team, (wathnan Jumping ) continues to lead the Longines Global standings with 206 points following the eleventh round of the major championship, hosted over three days at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, Netherlands.
Strong Competition
Said competed in the Grand Prix at the Valkenswaard leg riding “Wathnan Bonami” but did not secure a top-ranking finish.
With Leg 11 complete, the battle for the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Championship is tightening dramatically.
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1. Abdel
Saïd (BEL) – 206 points
2. Christian Ahlmann (GER) – 182 points
3. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) – 181 points
4. Max Kühner (AUT) – 170 points
5. Scott Brash (GBR) – 167.5 points
Brazilian rider Yuri Mansur clinched the Grand Prix title in the eleventh leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour amidst packed stands, massive crowds, and a highly electric atmosphere at the Longines Tops International Arena. Mansur delivered a spectacular performance to secure the Valkenswaard title.
An Exceptional Victory
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Competing aboard the horse “Vitiki,” Mansur was among the eight pairs that successfully cleared the first round to advance to the jump-off. When the pressure was at its peak, it was Mansur who delivered the best round of the finale. The Brazilian rider and “Vitiki” raced at full speed from start to finish, clocking a time of 37.27 seconds over 160cm fences.
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