The Moroccan capital is set to shimmer under the hoofbeats of the world’s finest showjumpers as the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) heads to Rabat. With the historic Grand Théâtre de Rabat as a stunning backdrop, excitement and tension mix in the air as riders chase crucial points in the 2025 season. For fans, it promises drama, elite competition, and a showcase of equestrian artistry.
Though the overall championship title has already been claimed, the battle for remaining podium spots and top-10 finishes is far from settled. Riders are keenly aware that every clear round here could make the difference between glory and disappointment. Christian Kukuk of Germany, currently third in the standings, will be looking to solidify his podium position after a season of consistent performances. Fellow Germans Philipp Weishaupt, Marcus Ehning, and Christian Ahlmann add further firepower, bringing their precise and clinical style to the Moroccan arena.
France’s Simon Delestre and Denmark’s Andreas Schou are equally determined, hoping to finish the season on a high note. The field also features fan favourites such as Scott Brash (GBR), Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), Jérôme Guéry (BEL), Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER), Niels Bruynseels (BEL), Denis Lynch (IRL), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP), Jack Whitaker (GBR), and Katharina Rhomberg (AUT), promising a weekend of world-class showjumping.
With the coveted Golden Ticket for the LGCT Super Grand Prix still up for grabs, Rabat could provide a breakthrough moment. Fourteen riders, including Ioli Mytilineou, Jérôme Guéry, Simon Delestre, Philipp Weishaupt, Christian Kukuk, and Scott Brash, have already secured their spots in the season’s grand finale. For the rest, every fence matters, every second counts.
Adding to the local excitement, Morocco’s own Ali Al Ahrach, Abdeslam Bennani Smires, El Ghali Boukka, Vincent Zacharias Bourguignon, and the ever-popular Abdelkebir Ouaddar will compete in front of a passionate home crowd. Their participation underscores the blend of world-class sport and Moroccan pride that defines LGCT Rabat.
Other notable names attending include Pieter Devos, Philippe Rozier, Michael Pender, Manuel Fernandez Saro, Peder Fredricson, and Natalie Dean, ensuring that the Grand Théâtre de Rabat will witness some of the finest performances of the year. With championship points, prestige, and the final Golden Ticket all at stake, the Rabat leg promises a weekend where skill, suspense, and celebration converge.
Read the full LGCT Rabat 2025 coverage on RaceBuzz here.
