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Sameh El Dahan Dazzles on Home Soil at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo

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

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Cairo, Egypt – October 23, 2026 – Top horsepower was back in display on Friday at the Pyramids of Giza. To the delight of Egyptian equestrian fans present, Sameh El Dahan (EGY) delivered a winning performance on home soil, guiding WKD Aimez Moi to victory in the €30,000 Lord Prize CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo. The Egyptian rider and the 16-year-old chestnut Irish Sport Horse mare produced a faultless performance is both sections of the two-phase 1.45 contest, keeping all the poles in place before stopping the clock at 27.44 seconds.

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

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Antoine Ermann (FRA) & Delirium Zoentendaele Z

France’s Antoine Ermann (FRA) claimed second place aboard Delirium Zoentendaele Z after also dashing in fault-free fashion. The duo crossed the finish line in 28.22 seconds, just 0.78 seconds behind the winning combination in a closely contested battle for the honours.

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

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Geir Gulliksen (NOR) & Oh La La van Overis

Norway’s Geir Gulliksen (NOR) completed the podium with Oh La La van Overis, adding another double-clear performance to the top three results and finishing the jump-off in 29.35 seconds.

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

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Sameh El Dahan (EGY) & WKD Aimez Moi

For El Dahan and WKD Aimez Moi, whose sire is Je T’Aime Flamenco, the result marked a standout performance at one of the sport’s most spectacular venues.

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

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Sameh El Dahan (EGY) & WKD Aimez Moi

With all three podium finishers managing to keep a clean sheet across both rounds, the competition ultimately came down to speed and precision in the jump-off. El Dahan’s decisive time advantage proved the difference, earning the Egyptian combination a memorable victory in Cairo.

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

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Sameh El Dahan (EGY) & WKD Aimez Moi

Final Results – €30,000 Lord Prize CSI 5*

1) Sameh El Dahan (EGY) & WKD Aimez Moi – 0 / 0 – 27.44

2) Antoine Ermann (FRA) & Delirium Zoentendaele Z – 0 / 0 – 28.22

3) Geir Gulliksen (NOR) & Oh La La van Overis – 0 / 0 – 29.35

Source: LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

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Photos: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso

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