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Maximilian Weishaupt Wins the Maridrive Prize CSI 5* at LGCT Cairo

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LGCT of Cairo
– Cairo, Giza Pyramid complex
– 24 October 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT – GCL 2026

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Cairo, Egypt – October 24, 2026 – Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) and Cosmo von Imhoff delivered a winning performance at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo CSI 5*, claiming the €30,000 Maridrive Prize CSI 5* on Saturday over 1.45m at the iconic Pyramids of Giza. The German rider partnered with the 10-year-old grey Oldenburger mare to a foot-perfect round, stopping the clock at 61.23 seconds to secure the top spot in a competitive international field.

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LGCT of Cairo
– Cairo, Giza Pyramid complex
– 24 October 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT – GCL 2026

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Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) & Cosmo von Imhoff

Bred from the influential sire Cornet Obolensky out of a Chepetto dam, Cosmo von Imhoff showcased her quality and composure on the international stage, helping Weishaupt secure a valuable victory at one of the sport’s most spectacular venues. With the Pyramids of Giza providing a historic setting, the 1.45m speed challenge offered a compelling display of precision and speed, with three faultless combinations rounding out the podium in a memorable CSI 5* contest.

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LGCT of Cairo
– Cairo, Giza Pyramid complex
– 24 October 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT – GCL 2026

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Jennifer Hochstaedter (LIE) & Winnetou de La Hamente Z

Finishing second, Jennifer Hochstaedter (LIE) and Winnetou de La Hamente Z also produced a clean round, crossing the finish line in 63.67 seconds. The Liechtenstein rider came within 2.44 seconds of the winning time, but had to settle for runner-up honours as Weishaupt and Cosmo von Imhoff set the pace in the CSI 5* class.

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LGCT of Cairo
– Cairo, Giza Pyramid complex
– 24 October 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT – GCL 2026

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Bertram Allen (IRL) & Huricane de Champloue

Bertram Allen (IRL) completed the podium with Huricane de Champloue, left all the poles up too before crossing the wire in 69.10 seconds to take third place.

Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) & Cosmo von Imhoff

Final Results – €30,000 Maridrive Prize CSI 5* – 1.45m

1) Maximilian Weishaupt (GER) & Cosmo von Imhoff – 0 – 61.23

2) Jennifer Hochstaedter (LIE) & Winnetou de La Hamente Z – 0 – 63.67

3) Bertram Allen (IRL) & Huricane de Champloue – 0 – 69.10

Source: LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission.

Photos: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso

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