Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the O2 Arena in the Czech capital with the running of the Global Champions Prague Playoffs. Offering the biggest payout in the sport with a whopping €11.4 million purse, “Titans” of the noble sport are set to go head-to-head in thrilling competition. All-time greats headlined the list of all-stars, highlighted by the likes of: John Whitaker (GBR), Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Scott Brash (GBR), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Ben Maher (GBR), Marcus Ehning (GER), Daniel Deusser (GER), Christian Ahlmann (GER), Harrie Smolders (NED), amongst others…
The list of entries for the CSI 5* classes there is the following:
AUSTRALIA
1) Edwina Tops-Alexander – Iron Dames Cydello, Fellow Castlefield
AUSTRIA
2) Max Kuhner – Elektric Blue P, Eic Cooley Jump The Q
BELGIUM
3) Abdel Saïd – Quaker Brimbelles Z, Bonne Amie
4) Annelies Vorsselmans – Trezeguet, C. Kulottie W Z
5) Emilie Conter – Portobella Van De Fruitkorf
6) Gilles Thomas – Qalista DN, Ermitage Kalone
7) Jérôme Guéry – Gigolo’ DI Villagana, Careca Ls Elite
8) Koen Vereecke – Merryweather Vt Leeuwerikenhof
9) Pieter Devos – Primo DV, Casual DV Z
10) Nicola Philippaerts – Laurier, Katanga V/h Dingeshof
11) Niels Bruynseels – Origi Vd Vosberg, Oaky Flandria
12) Olivier Philippaerts – Just Him, Dixie Moon
13) Thibault Philippaerts – Pittman V/h Lilleveld, Lyandro Mdb, 1919 Fortiche Van’t Zaveleinde Z
14) Thibeau Spits – Impress-k Van’t Kattenheye Z
15) Wilm Vermeir – Joyride S, Jonkheer Van’t Veldhoven
BRAZIL
16) Eduardo Pereira de Menezes – H5 Ozzy Vd Bisschop, H5 Knockando
17) Marlon Modolo Zanotelli – Katoulon
18) Yuri Mansur – QH Alfons Santo Antonio, Elano De Laubry Z
CZECH REPUBLIC
19) Ales Opatrny – Kapsones W.
20) Anna Kellnerova – Kristalline Des Bergeries
21) Jan Stetina – Jan Stetina
22) Linda Portychova – Lara
23) Natalie Kovarova – Lady-sina.l, Chloe
24) Sara Vingralkova – Rock’n Roll MXL, Kas – Sini DC
DENMARK
25) Andreas Schou – Napoli Vh Nederassenthof, Billy Matador
26) Caroline Rehoff Pedersen – Menconvio Ps, Golden Eye
27) Zascha Nygaard – Charino Ps
FRANCE
28) Gregory Cottard – Poppemieke Jw Van De Moerhoeve, Gammelgaards Carola, Cocaine Du Val
29) Lara Tryba – Katania
30) Simon Delestre – Golden Boy Dk, Cayman Jolly Jumper
GREAT BRITAIN
31) Ben Maher – Enjeu De Grisien, Dallas Vegas Batilly
32) Jack Whitaker – Jack Jl
33) John Whitaker – Equine America Unick Du Francport
34) Scott Brash – Hello Jefferson, Hello Chadora Lady
GERMANY
35) Christian Ahlmann – Dourkhan Hero Z
36) Christian Kukuk – Just Be Gentle, Checker 47, Chageorge
37) Daniel Deusser – Otello De Guldenboom
38) Gerrit Nieberg – Ping Pong Van De Lentamel
39) Hans-Dieter Dreher – Vestmalle Des Cotis, Elysium
40) Jana Wargers – not informed
41) Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann – Iron Dames High Level
42) Jörne Sprehe – Toys
43) Katrin Eckermann – Iron Dames Dialou Blue Ps, Iron Dames Casa Blue Ps
44) Marco Kutscher – Catelly, Aventador S
45) Marcus Ehning – Coolio 42
46) Maximilian Weishaupt – Zuccero Hv
47) Philipp Weishaupt – Oreo D.r., Kokomo B, Corazon K
48) Sophie Hinners – Iron Dames Singclair, Iron Dames Combella
IRELAND
49) Denis Lynch – Katja, Cordial
50) Bertram Allen – Pacino Amiro
51) Michael Pender – HHS Los Angeles
52) Neal Fearon – Derryglen Obsidian, Cocktail De Talma
ISRAEL
53) Yali Kass – Luna Van’t Ruytershof Z
ITALY
54) Emanuele Gaudiano – Esteban De Hus
55) Emanuele Camilli – Chacco’s Girlstar, Chacareno Ps
56) Giacomo Casadei – Marbella Du Chabli
MEXICO
57) Fernando Martinez Sommer – High Five
58) Carlos Hank Guerreiro – H5 Origi Horta, H5 Nostalgie
MONACO
59) Anastasia Nielsen – Dark Chocolate 48, Action Man
NETHERLANDS
60) Kim Emmen – Kim Emmen
61) Harrie Smolders – Monaco, Estrello Eh Z
62) Jur Vrieling – Grand Slam Vdl
PORTUGAL
63) Duarte Seabra – Dourados 2, Cooper Lb
QATAR
64) Bassem Mohammed – not informed
SPAIN
65) Eduardo Alvarez Aznar – Qevita Vd Bisschop, Made In’t Ruytershof
66) Manuel Fernandez Saro – Ezilis du Mesnil
SWEDEN
67) Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli
68) Henrik von Eckermann – Steely Dan
69) Peder Fredricson – Sv Vroom De La Pomme Z, Alcapone des Carmille
TURKEY
70) Hasan Senturk – Avant Toi
Source: FEI
Photo: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso
