Reactions after the GCL in Cascais

Reactions after the GCL in Cascais
Jan Tops, Co-Founder Global Champions League: “It’s an amazing setting. I came here 13 years ago before we started the Tour, I fell in love with the place. Duarte is one of our greatest supporters over the last years and he’s outdoing himself every year. In the League it's getting closer and closer together which is fantastic to see. It was a shame this evening, for what happened with Scott. It’s a rule, but it’s a rule the FEI have to change. I know how much Scott looks after his horses, how great he is with his team of horses, and he didn’t deserve that at all. It’s a rule but I think these things have to change.”

Duarte Nobre Guedes, President LGCT Cascais: “I’m very proud and happy to host this event. We started a dream 13 years ago, now it’s real. Knowing Jan I think it’s not finished yet, we have some more ‘oxers’ to jump but it’s great for me to host this event. People are starting to understand how important this event is.”

Henrik von Eckermann, Mexico Amigos 1st place: “It was a good start. We are happy, we are closing on the others - next week is Chantilly, with main man Christian also in the team, so we’re trying to chase the others.”

Yuri Mansur Guerios, Mexico Amigos 1st place: “I started [changing horses] in Monaco, and now in four rounds I’ve had three clears, so I’ll continue this strategy.”

Hardin Towell, Paris Panthers 2nd place: “We had a good week this week - Lillie and I put in good rounds yesterday. I maybe went a little quick in the jump off as my horse was a little flat today and didn’t jump as well. Lillie had an unlucky rail, but we’re happy enough to be second.”

Lillie Keenan, Paris Panthers 2nd place: “I’m very lucky that I have three top horses that I can really pick and choose. Fibonacci was phenomenal yesterday, and Skyhorse did his job I just made a small mistake. But to be on a team with Hardin, and our full team, it’s amazing. It’s my first year jumping the League and I’m very grateful for the opportunity.

Marcus Ehning, Valkenswaard United 3rd place: “Bertram was better than me today. I missed the triple, it was a shame but I think we are strong enough. We have the leaderboard back, and we don’t want to give it away.”

Bertram Allen, Valkenswaard United 3rd place: “We had a few fences down today but we finished up third so we’re still at the races. It’s important to keep consistent, and have good results. It’s another good score, so we’ll keep having to go to the end. Marcus and Alberto will be in Chantilly and then we’ll have a look [at the rest of the season]."