April 23, 2016 – Antwerp, Belgium – The popular Belgian rider Gregory Wathelet (BEL) stole the show ahead of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Antwerp, with a stunning speed class win with his bay 12 year old gelding Quasi Modo Z.
Gregory Wathelet on Quasi Modo Z. Photo: LGCT / Stefano Grasso
Compatriot Gudrun Patteet (BEL) led the competition early on, after a phenomenal round on her young eight year old gelding Sea Coast Calypso v.d.Zuuthoeve. She was pipped to the post by Italy’s speed demon Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 who crossed the line in 62.54s.
But it was Gregroy who rode a phenomenal round, galloping to each fence and crossing the line in 62.31s.
View full results from the event here.
Gregory Wathelet on Quasi Modo Z. Photo: LGCT / Stefano Grasso
The class was the final round ahead of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Antwerp, kicking off at 18:45 local.
Last year’s winner and world number 1 Simon Delestre leads the way after round one of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Antwerp with his stunning chestnut horse Hermes Ryan proving once more how much he loves the intimate sand arena.
A total of 18 riders will go through to the second round, with a total of 14 clear after the tough and challenging course, set to test many of the best combinations in the world. 
Simon Delestre. Photo: LGCT / Stefano Grasso