Set in the ancient Circus Maximus today’s GCL of Rome cliffhanger saw the series lead switch up as Berlin Eagles go from two points behind Stockholm Hearts to two points ahead!
Stepping up when it counts, London Knight's pulled out all the stops in the second round of the GCL of Rome. Having finished both second and third on the podium this season already, a win in Rome for U25 Mike Kawai and rider for Samuel Hutton could not have come at a better time as the Championship standings are tighter than ever.
A beaming Mike Kawai who is trained by Jan Tops spoke of the teams feelings following today's top of the podium finish: "It's unbelievable. This feeling is actually amazing because I have always wanted to be on top of the podium in the league and to win the class it feels incredible - we finally did it! I couldn't be happier. Rome is amazing, I love this show - the atmosphere is amazing. "
Delivering a double clear when it mattered most, Samuel Hutton of the London Knights echoed Kawai's sentiment and was thrilled with his mount, Oak Grove's Laith, in only their second show together. "I am so happy, I can't explain, we really stuck together as a team. Abdel was there helping us and it was a great feeling. We are going to be fighting for a Top 4 finish that is for sure."
Berlin Eagles powered by Fundis managed to climb 8 places securing second in Rome as Ludger Beerbaum and Christian Kukuk crucially took the lead in the Championship with just two stages to go. Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses had to settle for bronze today as it came down to time and Peder Fredricson & Malin Bayard Johnsson played it a bit too safe dropping them behind the Eagles.