Jan Tops, President and Founder LGCT: "I think the course designer did an amazing job and from 35 contenders to only have six in the jump-off is the right sort of number. Shane did an amazing job. It was tough today with the hot weather but everyone handled the course and day well."
Edwina Tops-Alexander, LGCT Ranking leader: "I’m still hanging on to pole position in the LGCT. It’s a busy time of the season and you always have to have a plan for your horses. Unfortunately today wasn’t my day but the contest is getting more exciting each event with other contenders creeping up the leader’s board. We’ve got a long way to go but I’ll try and hold the boys off!"
Denis Lynch, 3rd place: "I knew my horse would love the Monaco arena and within the last few months we have build a solid relationship. Because of the new partnership, today’s strategy wasn’t to go out and win it. Instead I opted to keep the poles up and get on the podium and I’m very happy with him."
Alberto Zorzi, 2nd place: “I’m really happy as I continue to be successful in Monaco - this year and last year. I found the jumps very nice today. Sadly, I missed the last distance at the last fence so I knew I lost a time there but it was still a very good round."
Shane Breen, 1st place: "This is my biggest career win and my first time winning at the LGCT Grand Prix. Its a great honour to be here and to be part of the GCL - it’s a great atmosphere. Ipswich is quite a green horse at this level and has had a few fences down this season. We’ve been knocking on the door but today he jumped fantastically. He was surprisingly relaxed as he can be quite sharp and has a lot of nervous energy but that was in our favour this evening in Monaco.
He produced two super rounds and with Dennis leaving the door slightly open and Aberto with a fantastic quick round, the guys on the ground were saying that if I could do the same numbers my horse is naturally very quick.When I turned for number one, I didn’t have a flier at it, then I went nine strides to the second jump and I had to remind myself not to panick.I got the double jumped and moved on a bit then and fortunately when addressing the last I saw a good stride and took it! I’m now in the LGCT [Super Grand Prix] and I’m elated - it’s an elite group of riders, so I hope I can take Ipswich there again and do well."
