Eight Stages. Eight Unmissable Moments. Relive the Season So Far on GCTV

As the Longines Global Champions Tour pauses for a three-week summer break, fans of the sport are left with a moment to reflect - and rewatch. From comeback stories and breakout stars to legacy-defining wins and bold strategic plays, the 2025 season has already delivered its fair share of unforgettable highlights.

If you’ve missed a round or simply want to savour the best of the action again, we’ve compiled the must watch moments from each stage so far. These are the performances that defined the first half of the season - and hint at what's still to come when the Tour returns.

Stage 1: Doha – A Dream Start for Alrajhi and Ventago
The season kicked off in electric style as Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Alrajhi and Ventago made history with their first-ever LGCT Grand Prix podium. A debut moment of brilliance that set the tone for what’s been a season full of breakthrough performances.

Stage 2: Mexico City – Ahlmann’s Comeback at Campo Marte
Two years after a career-threatening fall in this very arena, Christian Ahlmann returned to Mexico City and delivered a double clear with the promising Dourkhan Hero Z. The result? Fourth place and a story of resilience you’ll want to watch again and again.

Stage 3: Shanghai – Schou’s Bold Gamble
In a high-pressure jump-off, Andreas Schou took a four-stride line no one else dared attempt. The result? A breathtakingly fast clear and a reminder that sometimes, fortune does favour the brave.

Stage 4: Madrid – Kukuk’s Long Game Pays Off
Christian Kukuk gave the reins to rising star Cepano Baloubet for their first-ever LGCT Grand Prix together—and what a debut it was. A jump-off appearance, a seventh-place finish, and a clear sign that a new talent is rising.

Stage 5: Cannes – Smolders and Monaco Rewrite Their Story
Years of near-misses were finally erased as Harrie Smolders and Monaco claimed their long-awaited LGCT Grand Prix victory. It wasn’t just a win - it was the emotional payoff to a journey built on trust, experience, and unwavering belief.

Stage 6: St. Tropez – Qalista DN’s Star-Making Debut
At just nine years old, Qalista DN lit up the Riviera with a fourth-place finish in her 1.60m 5* Grand Prix debut. With Gilles Thomas in the saddle, she’s now firmly on the radar as one of the sport’s most exciting rising stars.

Stage 7: Paris – Whitaker and Shot Gun Make Their Mark
The Eiffel Tower watched over a dazzling debut as 23-year-old Jack Whitaker and the grey stallion Shot Gun tackled their first 5* 1.60m Grand Prix. Composure, class, and a top 12 finish that signaled the arrival of another great Whitaker duo.

Stage 8: Monaco – Weishaupt and Zuccero, A New Partnership Shines
With just a few shows under their belt, Maximilian Weishaupt and Zuccero HV stunned the crowd in Monaco with a double clear and fourth-place finish. Poise, partnership, and the kind of round that hints at even bigger things ahead.

More to Come…
Eight stages down. Nine more to go. With the Championship race heating up and the GC Playoffs looming on the horizon, every point, podium, and performance counts.