The championship circuit touches down in Shanghai with a string of top riders within striking distance of the ranking leadership.
The 4th Leg of the 2015 series marks the second appearance in China after a landmark agreement permitted a temporary quarantine zone allowing international sport horses into the mainland for the Longines Global Champions Tour event.
Scott Brash re-took the championship lead at the 3rd stage in Madrid this weekend, but only has a narrow advantage over Luciana Diniz, who won Saturday’s Grand Prix in Madrid. On Sunday night the 5* Copa del Rey class was won by Roger-Yves Bost in another tough competition which saw 10 go through to the second round on a clear round. Five combinations finished with a double clear round, however it was Roger-Yves Bost on the speedy Quod’Coeur de la Loge who beat off a strong challenge from Constant Van Paesschen in the jump-off, with Edwina Tops-Alexander close behind in third.
After the large, sweeping grass arena of Madrid, riders will face a totally different test of skills switching to a sand surface in Shanghai. The 80m x 60m arena overlooked by the dramatic red China Art Pavilion at the Expo Park will once again feature courses designed by Uliano Vezzani.
Press Release : LGCT Press
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