The GCL Championship race took on fresh intensity on the French Riviera as Ramatuelle, St. Tropez delivered another absorbing chapter in the 2026 season, with fine margins, pressure moments and shifting fortunes defining a gripping team contest. Against a backdrop of packed terraces and a demanding track, the battle unfolded over two rounds that kept the standings in constant motion until the very last combination.
GCL St Tropez 2026 results
The setting at Ramatuelle once again underlined why this stop on the calendar carries such weight, combining technical sport with a distinctive coastal atmosphere that tested both accuracy and composure across the field.
The contest belonged to Riesenbeck International powered by HorseGym, who produced a remarkable turnaround to claim victory on a combined 8 faults after two rounds. Sitting fourth after the opening phase, they delivered when it mattered most, with Ciaran Nallon aboard Casalla Blue PS and Christian Kukuk with Checker 47 both producing decisive clear rounds in the second phase to surge up the leaderboard and seal top honours.
Riesenbeck International powered by HorseGym showed resilience and timing under pressure to complete a statement win in Saint-Tropez.
Behind them, the ever-reliable Prague Lions powered by Czech Equestrian Team maintained their strong run of form to finish second. A double clear from Thibeau Spits with Impress-K van’t Kattenheye Z, supported by a composed clear from Niels Bruynseels aboard Chacco’s Lando OL, kept them firmly in contention, ultimately finishing just over three seconds behind the winners.
Prague Lions powered by Czech Equestrian Team once again demonstrated consistency and depth in a tightly fought contest.
Third place went to the Mexico Amigos, who produced one of their most polished performances of the season. Zoe Hank Conter with Loui LN and Eduardo Pereira de Menezes aboard H5 Kontador VDM delivered two crucial clears in the second round to climb the order and secure a well-earned podium finish.
Mexico Amigos capitalised on late-round momentum to complete the podium positions.
GCL St Tropez 2026 results
Set against the sunlit French Riviera, the competition unfolded with escalating tension as rails fell and seconds became decisive. The opening round had already hinted at the drama to come, with tightly packed scores and no team managing a faultless start, highlighting the technical demands of the course.
The second round, however, reshaped everything. Early setbacks for some teams proved costly, including an abrupt end to the challenge of Rome Gladiators after a refusal led to elimination. New York Empire narrowly missed progression, edged out by just seconds across combined times, underlining how unforgiving the margins proved to be.
Basel Cosmopolitans also endured heartbreak after a promising position collapsed in round two following a dismount at the final fence, ending their hopes abruptly despite a competitive showing.
As the pressure intensified, Mexico Amigos seized their opportunity with two faultless second-round efforts that propelled them into the top three. Prague Lions followed with trademark composure to secure second place, maintaining their championship momentum.
GCL St Tropez 2026 Results
Then came the decisive charge from Riesenbeck International. With eight faults to overturn, both Nallon and Kukuk delivered under pressure, producing two clear rounds that transformed their position and ultimately secured victory in emphatic fashion.
The final challenge came from Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames, who briefly threatened the standings but ultimately settled just behind the leaders despite a faster overall time, as faults proved decisive in the final classification.
Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames pushed hard but were unable to dislodge the eventual winners.
Elsewhere, Shanghai Swans and Doha Falcons remained in contention throughout but could not find the consistency required to challenge for the podium places, while the St Tropez Pirates finished mid-order despite strong home support moments.
The full finish order reflected just how closely fought the competition was, with small margins separating multiple teams across both rounds, reinforcing the technical demands and precision required at this level.
In the end, Ramatuelle once again delivered a compelling stage in the 2026 GCL season — one defined by shifting momentum, decisive clears and a winning performance that underlined the unpredictable nature of top-level team jumping.
As the championship moves on from the French Riviera, attention now turns to the next stage in Paris, where the battle for points and positioning is set to intensify further.
GCL St Tropez 2026 Results
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