0.17 Seconds of Glory: Brash Steals the Crown from Thomas in Shanghai Showdown

When every second counts, it's the blink of an eye that makes a champion. In one of the most electrifying duels of the 2025 season, Scott Brash and Hello Chadora Lady edged out Gilles Thomas and Luna van het Dennehof by just 0.17 seconds to seize victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai.

The result wasn’t just a win - it was a statement.

This win marks a powerful return to form for Brash - one of the most decorated riders in LGCT history - who hadn’t stood atop a LGCT Grand Prix podium since 2021. A two-time LGCT Champion and a rider synonymous with precision, nerve, and brilliance under pressure, Brash reminded the world why he’s still one of the fiercest forces in the sport.

But it was far from easy.

Facing off against Gilles Thomas the Belgian prodigy and last year’s LGCT Grand Prix of Shanghai winner - the final seconds were a masterclass in speed, strategy, and raw determination. Thomas and Luna van het Dennehof, one of the tour’s most electrifying pairings, were defending their title and hungry for back-to-back glory. Their round was fast, clean, and fearless. And for a fleeting moment, it looked like they might pull it off.

But Brash, with ice in his veins and fire in his stride, found that extra gear in the final gallop. The result? A razor-thin victory decided by a fraction of a second - 0.17 to be exact.

Watch their run side by side and relive the intensity. See where it was won and lost. 

As the dust settles in Shanghai, the 2025 LGCT Championship race takes another thrilling twist.

Edwina Tops-Alexander Leads the Charge

With consistency as her trademark, Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander now tops the overall standings on 75 points. The two-time LGCT Champion is proving once again that experience and precision pay off. Hot on her heels is Gilles Thomas, who climbs to second with 67 points after his Shanghai silver. Meanwhile, Brash’s triumphant comeback launches him into third overall, sitting just behind on 63 points - well within striking distance.

This year’s Championship battle is shaping up to be one for the ages.

With every LGCT Grand Prix, the stakes rise - and the rivalries get hotter. Can Brash maintain his momentum? Will Gilles and Luna van het Dennehof bounce back to reclaim the top step? And can Edwina hold her lead as the tour charges into its next chapter?

One thing is certain: the race is wide open, and every second counts