From returning champions to rising stars, discover the horse-and-rider combinations to watch at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris 2025.
There’s nowhere in the world quite like Paris. With the Eiffel Tower soaring in the backdrop and a sold-out crowd packing the iconic Champ de Mars, the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris 2025 is set for a showdown of style, sport, and serious stakes.
For fans who know their Dexter from their Don Juan, this is the class that matters most. As the Tour reaches its crucial seventh stage, a star-studded lineup of combinations is set to light up the arena. From former champions to podium hunters, here’s who to keep your eyes on.
Three former Paris winners are back - and they mean business.
Jeanne Sadran & Dexter de Kerglenn
Last year’s home-soil heroine returns with the very horse she claimed victory on in 2024. The French duo is in form and know exactly what it takes to win here.
Christian Ahlmann & Dourkhan Hero Z
The 2020 and 2023 LGCT Grand Prix of Paris winner arrives with an exciting new ride — the 10-year-old Dourkhan Hero Z. This pair is on the rise and could be the surprise package in Paris.
Marlon Modolo Zanotelli
Already an LGCT Grand Prix winner here in the past, Marlon brings both Charly Heart and Scala du Piedroux Z to challenge for the crown once again.
Gilles Thomas & Ermitage Kalone
The current Championship leader, Gilles Thomas brings out the big guns. This Belgian combination has been a continued revelation in 2025 following their breakout year in 2024. With their electrifying synergy and rising form, all eyes will be on Gilles and the powerhouse stallion Ermitage Kalone as they aim to solidify their position at the top - and possibly claim a maiden LGCT Grand Prix win on one of the biggest stages of the season.
As the Tour enters its summer stretch, every point matters - and every stride in Paris could count towards the ultimate prize. With championship momentum on the line and the City of Light as the backdrop, this Grand Prix promises unforgettable drama.
Whether you’re in the grandstand or watching live on GCTV, this is where reputations are made and legends are born.
My vision is clear. Only the best for the best.