Celebrating the GCL’s 100th stage in Cannes presented by Volvo it was Christian Kukuk and Philipp Schulze Topphoff who managed to secure the win in the momentous occasion for Riesenbeck International.
An emotional Christian Kukuk spoke about regaining championship lead: "I want to keep the red ranking armband for longer than only one show because we have given it way already three times this year. When I watched the class, I got a little nervous - I have a 9-year-old horse and I don't know her on this level very well. I only have her for a few months now, but when I went in the ring and Philipp crossed the line with a clear round I thought ok, now is the moment to slow down and concentrate. I must say, what my horse did in the end was just incredible and we have all the reasons to be very, very happy tonight."
Under 25 young-gun Philipp Schulze Topphoff continues to prove his worth in the ultimate teams challenge. "I try not to make it not too obvious that I am ‘the younger one’ - I have a brilliant team especially helpful on course walks. We are delighted with the win at this fantastic show!"
source: GCL