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Thomas Thrives! Gilles Gives a Glimpse of Victory in the GCL Individual Competition CSI 5*

CSI 5*

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 1 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Shanghai, China – May 01, 2026 – Before going on to win Saturday’s feature class, €105,500 LGCT Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai CSI 5*, Gilles Thomas (BEL) and Chuck Marienshof Z gave equestrian fans a glimpse of their greatness, topping the €57,000 GCL Individual Competition CSI 5*.

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 1 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Gilles Thomas (BEL) & Chuck Marienshof Z

The Belgian blazed through the course aboard the 11-year-old grey Zangersheide gelding (Colestus x Emerald), mastering the course in 62.96 for first place honors.

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 1 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) & Replay van’T Paradijs

Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) was the closest one, guiding Replay van’T Paradijs towards silver honors in 64.18 seconds.

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 1 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP) & Qevita vd Bisschop

Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP) and Qevita vd Bisschop posted the third fastest clean round of the 1.60m challenge, thus earning bronze honors in 64.43 seconds.

Final Results – €57,000 GCL Individual Competition CSI 5*

1) Gilles Thomas (BEL) & Chuck Marienshof Z – 0 – 62.96

2) Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) & Replay van’T Paradijs – 0 – 64.18

3) Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP) & Qevita vd Bisschop – 0 – 64.43

Source: LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

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Photos: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso

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