Abdel Said was the third to start in the jump-off. In the saddle of his 12-year-old mare, the Belgian rider sped to victory in 39.44 seconds. In total, three combinations managed to complete the jump-off without penalties. Michael Pender guided HHS Cyprus (Cornet Obolensky) clear into second place, while Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann, who was one of the first to go, followed in third with the 11-year-old Cellagon Cascais (Colestus).

With a single jumping penalty, Andreas Schou finished just off the Grand Prix podium. The Dane secured his spot in the saddle of the 13-year-old BWP gelding, Napoli vh Nederassenthof (President). As the fastest four-faulter in the first round, Jörne Sprehe completed the top five with Toys (Toulon).

Securing his eighth Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix podium, Abdel reflected on his win tonight. He said, "She’s quite green at this level, and I’m very grateful to her. When you have crowds like this, they really motivate us to go for it. She answered every single question tonight - she’s unbelievable. We had to take a chance, and she answered all the questions again and showed me she can do it." 

Michael Pender was clearly thrilled by his win claiming “I am absolutely delighted!”

He went on to add, “Cyprus is only 10 and this is the first time jumping an LGCT Grand Prix and one of this size so i couldn’t be more delighted with second palace. Normally i may not be happy with with second… but he really stepped up to the game.”

Previous winner in 2023 of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes, Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann reflected, “I think it could be a style class with the way I am able to ride this horse, he really jumped so perfectly. Perhaps I could’ve pushed a little more in some spaces but what can I say? I think perhaps this is the next step to come!”

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