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Harrie Smolders Wins LGCT Rome Grand Prix, Cannes Stars Secure GCL Stage

The result strengthens Gilles Thomas’s grip on the season race, leaving him poised to clinch the title in Rabat.

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Overview

  • Harrie Smolders topped the LGCT Rome Grand Prix riding Monaco in 34.27, with Gilles Thomas second on Qalista DN and Maikel van der Vleuten third on Beauville Z N.O.P.
  • Thomas leads the individual standings on 275 points, and event coverage reports he would seal the 2025 title with a round to spare due to Smolders’ announced absence from the next leg in Rabat.
  • Cannes Stars (Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann) won the Rome Global Champions League stage with four clear rounds, moving level with Valkenwaard United at 277 points atop the season table.
  • Paris Panthers finished third in the GCL with Italians Guido Grimaldi and Clara Pezzoli, marking the first team podium featuring an Italian duo in the competition.
  • Emanuele Camilli won the 1.60 individual, Christian Ahlmann took the 1.55, Victor Bettendorf claimed the 1.50 “Piccolo” Gran Premio, and Italian riders posted notable CSI2* results including wins for Martina Ferrari and Filippo Bologni.