London Shines with a Royal Stage for the 2025 Global Champions Arabians Tour

Credit: Written by GCAT

Photo Caption: Alexxanderr claimed Senior Stallion Gold in London for Almirqab Farm. © Global Champions Arabians Tour

LONDON, United Kingdom – 19 AUGUST 2025

London, UK - The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) made a stunning UK debut at the Royal Hospital Chelsea from August 14-17, 2025, marking a historic moment in the Tour’s journey across Europe and the Middle East. Over four unforgettable days, the very best purebred Arabian horses and world-renowned handlers gathered in the heart of London, bringing the elegance, power, and heritage of the Arabian horse to one of the city’s most iconic settings.

The London stage offered a total prize purse of €1,410,000, with €1,050,000 allocated to the championship classes and €360,000 to the qualifying classes. This event played a decisive role in shaping the leaderboard ahead of the season’s grand finale in Prague, as part of the broader European & Middle East Series featuring an overall prize pool exceeding €21,835,000 for the 2025 season.

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Gold Champions of London 2025:

Senior Stallions: Alexxanderr, owned by Almirqab Farm (Qatar)
Senior Mares: Al Aryam Banafsaj, owned by Ajman Stud (UAE)
Junior Colts: D Borkan, owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (UAE)
Junior Fillies: Shahbrys HVP, owned by Turki Alothman (Saudi Arabia)
Yearling Colts: Haboob Ajmal, owned by Turki Alothman (Saudi Arabia)
Yearling Fillies: Arabella Al Shahania, owned by H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen M.K. Al Thani - Al Shahania Stud (Qatar)

A Celebration Beyond Competition

The London stage combined championship sport with an immersive cultural experience. Visitors explored a vibrant fan village, luxury boutiques, and hospitality spaces, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Royal Hospital Chelsea.

The closing ceremony on Sunday evening was a spectacular highlight. Champions were honored in front of a captivated audience, followed by live music and an electrifying performance from DJ Chloe, who transformed the historic venue into a stage of celebration.

Current Standings After London:

Top Female: Shahalel Al Shaqab - 137 points
Top Male: Berlin MP - 121 points
Leading Handler: Glenn Schoukens - 359 points

Bringing the Global Champions Arabians Tour to London marks a defining moment in our journey,” said Bader Al Darwish, CEO of GCAT. “The Royal Hospital Chelsea provided the perfect backdrop for celebrating the beauty and heritage of Arabian horses. London embraced the Tour with outstanding energy and enthusiasm, and an extraordinary full house on Sunday.”

GCAT extends heartfelt gratitude to all our global sponsors including Qatar Airways, Doha Bank, Richard Mille, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Rixos Baghdad, United Development Company (UDC), and our official broadcast partner, Alkass TV. For the London stage, we were also pleased to welcome Bentley Qatar as the Official Luxury Automotive Partner.

The European & Middle East Series will now conclude with the much-anticipated Prague stage from September 4 - 6, 2025, where the overall champions of the 2025 season will be crowned.

For more information about the Global Champions Arabians Tour, follow us on social media at @arabianstour or visit www.gcarabianstour.com to stay updated with the latest news, or download the GCAT app, available on Apple and Android for real-time results and rankings.

About Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT):

Inaugurated in 2024, the Global Champions Arabians Tour is an exclusive Arabian Horse Championship series, taking place in state-of-the-art venues in iconic locations worldwide, and offers the highest prize money in the sport's history. Its mission is to promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness, and integrity.

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