Drama and triumph as Champions are crowned at the GCAT Europe and Middle East season finale in Prague
The Global Champions Arabians Tour concluded its Europe and Middle East season with a thrilling spectacle at the Chuchle Aréna in Prague, where the season’s most prestigious titles were decided in front of a captivated audience. After eight world-class events spanning Ajman to London, the Prague finale delivered an unforgettable blend of dominance, heartbreak, and last-minute twists, crowning the 2025 Horse of the Tour, Best Stallion, Best Mare, and Best Handler.
Horse of the Tour 2025: Shahalel al Shaqab (Na’mous al Shahania x Siwar al Shaqab), 157 points
Crowned after a season of unparalleled dominance, securing both Best Mare and the ultimate Tour title, joining AJ Kayya (AJ Kafu x Aja Caprice) from the 2024 Tour as one of only two horses to claim this prestigious honour. In addition to the final ranking prize money for Best Female Horse, Shahalel al Shaqab also secured an additional €500,000 bonus for winning the Horse of the Tour title, bringing her total prize money to an impressive €1,000,000.
Best Male: Berlin MP (SMA Magic One x Baraka MP), 138 points
Clinched the title by a mere one-point margin over D Borkan (FA el Rasheem x D Ajayeb) in one of the closest finishes in GCAT history.
Best Female: Shahalel Al Shaqab, 157 points
Dominated the female rankings with a commanding lead from start to finish.
Best Handler: Paolo Capecci, 414 points
Seized the crown in a dramatic finale, overtaking Glenn Schoukens by just six points.
Unforgettable storyline
Shahalel al Shaqab solidified her legacy, capturing both Best Female and Horse of the Tour 2025 with elegance, power, and unmatched consistency, marking her a legend in the sport.
Berlin MP claimed the Best Male title in a nail-biting finish, edging out D Borkan by a single point in a result that will go down as one of GCAT’s most dramatic moments.
Paolo Capecci emerged victorious as Best Handler after a season-long battle with Glenn Schoukens, securing the title by a razor-thin six-point margin in Prague.
This electrifying mix of commanding performances and high-stakes drama made the Prague finale a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Europe and Middle East season.
Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of GCAT, said: “This finale in Prague was an amazing celebration of the elegance and excellence of Arabian horses. We congratulate all the champions, especially Shahalel al Shaqab, whose performances captured the spirit of GCAT 2025 and will be remembered for years to come.”
The 2025 season now shifts to the Americas, with an upcoming event in Las Vegas before culminating in the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme later this year, where the newly crowned champions will stand among the world’s elite.
GCAT extends its deepest gratitude to its partners and sponsors for their unwavering support throughout the 2025 Europe and Middle East season. Special thanks to our global partners Qatar Airways, Doha Bank, Richard Mille, Assets Group, and United Development Company (UDC), as well as our Official Broadcast Partner, Alkass, along with our local partners in each host city for their invaluable contributions.
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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.
