Against the backdrop of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a historic and elegant venue, VIP hospitality enveloped guests in opulent luxury as they witnessed the world's finest riders in action. Overflowing grandstands, packed with sporting and equestrian enthusiasts alike were treated to a mesmerizing day for all the family to enjoy. 

Jessica Springsteen's triumph not only claimed her the coveted top spot on the podium but also earned her the esteemed "golden ticket" to the LGCT Super Grand Prix in Prague, a glittering showcase of international show jumping prowess. 

Speaking to GCTV an emotional Jessica Springsteen smiled: “I’m so happy with Don today, I took some risks but it paid off. I’m so excited, I'm honestly in shock this is my first 5* Grand Prix win with Don so I’m so thankful. It means so much to win here, especially in front of this incredible atmosphere and crowd in London. It’s an incredible venue and an incredible crowd, they really give you the energy - they’re really cheering you on and I think you and your horse, they really feel that which is special.”

Taking second place for the second year in a row, Olivier Philippaerts certainly is on form at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London, particularly following his team, the Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses, win in the GCL of London yesterday! Chasing that elusive win, Olivier commented: “I’m incredibly happy, I've just got to work a bit harder to bring home a win. I’ve been hungry for it for a very long time already, so I will keep pushing it, keep trying, and hopefully one day we will pull it off.”

As one of the most consistent horses on tour this year, Monaco N.O.P with Harrie Smolders added a crucial 35 points to his Championship total of 229 and is firmly in second place on the overall championship standings. Speaking of his partner, Harrie commented on their partnership: “Monaco jumped outstanding again, I am very grateful, I have two superstars at the moment in Uricas and Monaco and that’s why for the Longines Global Champions Tour for the whole season you need horsepower.”

A quintessentially British site saw the iconic Chelsea Pensioners adorned in their scarlet uniforms escort the placegetters to the prizegiving in the shadow of the Royal Chelsea Hospital which plays home to over 300 veterans of the British Army.

Closing the gap in the exhilarating Championship race Harrie Smolders is now just 9 points behind Maikel van der Vleuten on 238 points. Christian Kukuk slips into third place on 205 points and Simon Delestre sits in fourth just behind with 198 points.

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Source: Press Release