GCAT Celebrates a sp[ectacular Monaco Debut !!
Global Champions Arabians Tour Celebrates in MONACO
The world’s finest Arabian horses brought international competition, elegance and excitement to the shores of Port Hercule.
MONACO, July 10, 2026
The Global Champions Arabians Tour concluded its first visit to the Principality of Monaco following two memorable days of world class Arabian horse competition on July 9 and 10.
Set against the unmistakable backdrop of Port Hercule, the inaugural Monaco stage brought together leading Arabian horses, owners, breeders and handlers from around the world for one of the most distinctive events of the 2026 season.
Mediterranean sunsets, summer energy, elegant hospitality and exceptional horses created an atmosphere worthy of one of the world’s most celebrated destinations. Throughout the event, spectators witnessed outstanding performances as competitors pursued championship honors and valuable points toward the season’s overall GCAT rankings.
The Monaco stage reflected the vision of the Global Champions Arabians Tour by combining the heritage and beauty of the Arabian horse with international sport, modern presentation and an elevated lifestyle experience.
Six Gold Champions were crowned during the final competitions, representing several of the Arabian horse world’s most prominent breeding and ownership programs.
Monaco Championship Results
Senior Stallions
Gold Champion: D Shahhar
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Silver Champion: Raoud Albidayer
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan S Al Qassimi
Bronze Champion: RDS Armani
Owned by Akmal Stud
Senior Mares
Gold Champion: D Najlah
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Silver Champion: Al Aryam Atab
Owned by H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Bronze Champion: Mamma Mia
Owned by Hanaya Arabian Stud
Junior Colts
Gold Champion: Aesar Al Wajba
Owned by Al Wajba Stud
Silver Champion: TM Emperor
Owned by Akmal Stud
Bronze Champion: D Mazyoon
Owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Junior Fillies
Gold Champion: Expectations Al Wajba
Owned by Al Wajba Stud
Silver Champion: Diriyah Ajmal
Owned by Turki Al Othman
Bronze Champion: Al Aryam Harbah
Owned by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
Yearling Colts
Gold Champion: Al Aali Akmal
Owned by Akmal Stud
Silver Champion: Dinar Al Shaqab
Owned by Al Shaqab
Bronze Champion: Shawash Ajmal
Owned by Turki Al Othman
Yearling Fillies
Gold Champion: Salla AlRemas
Owned by Al Shaqab
Silver Champion: Sultanah Alarab
Owned by Hleetan Qatar Stud
Bronze Champion: Shalwa Al Adwan
Owned by Al Jumail Stud
The successful Monaco debut marked another important milestone for the Global Champions Arabians Tour and its mission to showcase the Arabian horse in prestigious destinations around the world.
GCAT extended its appreciation to the Principality of Monaco, local authorities, officials, volunteers, competitors, owners, breeders, sponsors, media representatives and spectators whose support helped make the inaugural event a success.
With the Monaco champions crowned, the Tour now turns its attention to London, where the next stage of the 2026 season will take place from August 14 through 16.
The London event will once again bring together elite Arabian horses and leading international competitors for another chapter in the Global Champions Arabians Tour.
Photos and additional coverage from GCAT Monaco are available on ArabHorsecom on Instagram
