The fourth leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Shanghai has been claimed by the last rider at the start in the jump-off. The current number 40 on the world ranking, Abdullah Alsharbatly speeded to victory aboard his own Tobalio.
After the two first rounds only five combinations proceeded to the final jump-off. Edwina Tops Alexander was the first to enter with her 11-years-old Caretina de Joter (by Caretino). Edwina already won the first LGCT Grand Prix of the season in Miami. This time she finished clear in 43.45 seconds. Dutch Marc Houtzager and the 9-year-old Sterrehof's Calimero (by Quidam de Revel) was the next to go in, chopping of some of Edwina's time finishing in 43.26 seconds, eventually good for the third place.
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Abullah Al Sharbatly LGCT Shanghai[/caption]
Also Marco Kutscher did what he does best, speeding. Aboard Van Gogh (by Numero Uno) he finished clear in 42.27 seconds. The pair recently won the Longines Masters Grand Prix in Hong Kong, this time they finished second.
Last in the arena, Abdullah Alsharbatly eventually set a fast record time with his 16-year-old Tobalio (by Numero Uno). The pair finished in 41.97 seconds.
"I wanted to win this Grand Prix with my 'bestie' Tobalio. I prepared intense for this competition. Succeeding in this goal has made the trip a fantastic experience," concluded alsharbatly
The fourth leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Shanghai has been claimed by the last rider at the start in the jump-off. The current number 40 on the world ranking, Abdullah Alsharbatly speeded to victory aboard his own Tobalio.
After the two first rounds only five combinations proceeded to the final jump-off. Edwina Tops Alexander was the first to enter with her 11-years-old Caretina de Joter (by Caretino). Edwina already won the first LGCT Grand Prix of the season in Miami. This time she finished clear in 43.45 seconds. Dutch Marc Houtzager and the 9-year-old Sterrehof's Calimero (by Quidam de Revel) was the next to go in, chopping of some of Edwina's time finishing in 43.26 seconds, eventually good for the third place.
[caption id="attachment_81837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Abullah Al Sharbatly LGCT Shanghai[/caption]
Also Marco Kutscher did what he does best, speeding. Aboard Van Gogh (by Numero Uno) he finished clear in 42.27 seconds. The pair recently won the Longines Masters Grand Prix in Hong Kong, this time they finished second.
Last in the arena, Abdullah Alsharbatly eventually set a fast record time with his 16-year-old Tobalio (by Numero Uno). The pair finished in 41.97 seconds.
"I wanted to win this Grand Prix with my 'bestie' Tobalio. I prepared intense for this competition. Succeeding in this goal has made the trip a fantastic experience," concluded alsharbatly