The Italian set the time, and nobody reached him on the opening day of LGCT London 2026.
Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA), world No. 14, claimed the CSI5* 1.60m Speed at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London, the first qualifier for the weekend Grand Prix, designed by Uliano Vezzani (ITA) with 20 combinations on course and €80,000 in prize money. Bucci crossed the finish in 72.50 seconds at the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea alongside the River Thames to take the win.
Pallieter vd N.Ranch is an 11-year-old grey BWP stallion (Cornet Obolensky x Toulon), owned by Beyeart Farm.
Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (SWE) finished second with Iron Dames Calvino II de Nyze Z, a 12-year-old bay Zangersheide stallion (Calvaro F.C. x Heartbreaker) owned by Pegase Equestrian BV, clocking 76.16 seconds. Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) completed the podium with La Gupardie, a 10-year-old bay KWPN mare (Van Gogh x Carrera VDL) owned by Mandy Hall, stopping the clock at 78.12 seconds.
Kristen Vanderveen (USA), No. 10 in the Tu Mundo Ecuestre Pan American Show Jumping Ranking, finished fourth with Bull Run’s Jireh, a 12-year-old dark bay Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman) owned by Bull Run Jumpers Inc., with 4 faults in 72.04 seconds, the fastest time of the class but penalized with one rail. Eduardo Menezes (BRA), No. 10 in the Tu Mundo Ecuestre Latin Show Jumping Ranking, rounded out the Top 5 with H5 Londontime, a 10-year-old bay KWPN gelding (Hummertime x Numero Uno) owned by H5 Sport Horses LLC, with 4 faults in 73.24 seconds.
Latin & Pan American Presence
Kristen Vanderveen (USA), No. 10 in the Pan American Ranking, fourth with the fastest time of the class but penalized with one rail. Eduardo Menezes (BRA), No. 10 in the Latin Ranking, fifth with 4 faults in 73.24 seconds.
Top 5 Results — CSI5* 1.60m Speed | Longines Global Champions Tour of London 2026
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) 🇮🇹 | Pallieter vd N.Ranch | 0 / 72.50 |
| 2 | Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (SWE) 🇸🇪 | Iron Dames Calvino II de Nyze Z | 0 / 76.16 |
| 3 | Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) 🇬🇧 | La Gupardie | 0 / 78.12 |
| 4 | Kristen Vanderveen (USA) 🇺🇸 | Bull Run’s Jireh | 4 / 72.04 |
| 5 | Eduardo Menezes (BRA) 🇧🇷 | H5 Londontime | 4 / 73.24 |
