Abdel Saïd Claims Thrilling Victory at LGCT Grand Prix of Cannes
Belgian rider Abdel Saïd rode Wathnan Zasou vom Claashof to a lightning-fast jump-off victory at the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in Cannes. The win secures Saïd a coveted spot in the season-ending Super Grand Prix in Riyadh.
Belgian Supporters 30%Neutral Analysts 30%Irish Contingent 25%French & Italian Observers 15%
- Belgian Supporters
- Celebrating Abdel Saïd's victory and his qualification for the Super Grand Prix.
- Neutral Analysts
- Focused on the tight LGCT championship standings and the technicality of the Cannes course.
- Irish Contingent
- Thrilled by Michael Pender's runner-up finish on a young horse.
- French & Italian Observers
- Noting the glamorous Riviera setting, the unfortunate fall of standings leader Simon Delestre, and the performances of regional riders.
What's not represented
- · Wathnan Zasou vom Claashof's breeding team
- · Course designers
Why this matters
The Longines Global Champions Tour is the pinnacle of international show jumping. Saïd's victory not only shakes up the tightly contested 2026 championship standings but also guarantees his presence at the elite Super Grand Prix in Riyadh this November.
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