Apr, 2024
Set against the backdrop of the stunning Miami skyline and the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach has long since been a calendar favourite for riders and followers of the Longines Global Champions Tour. It has also proven to be a happy hunting ground for RED MILLS riders over the years, with the 2024 instalment being no different.
Official Partner to the Longines Global Champions Tour in Miami Beach, Mexico, Shanghai and Riyadh
Connolly’s RED MILLS, alongside our sister brands Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin are proud to be the official feed, supplement and care partners to the Longines Global Champions Tour in Miami Beach, Mexico, Shanghai and Riyadh.
RED MILLS Riders Laura Kraut and Michael Duffy combine to win GCL as a part of team Rome Gladiators
There was cause for celebration on the golden sands of Miami Beach, where team Rome Gladiators battled their way to the top of the Longines Global Champions Tour podium.
RED MILLS Riders Laura Kraut and Michael Duffy joined forces with Rome Gladiators teammate Lorenzo de Luca, climbing an impressive 8 places from round 1 to round 2. As early entrants to the second round, Kraut relied on the class of stable stalwart Bisquetta to secure the team a sensational clear, which was quickly followed by another clear from de Luca.
An agonizing wait ensued, with a number of teams left to compete, but Team Rome Gladiators were finally assured of their podium placing under the famous Florida sun.
Michael Duffy secures first LGCT 5* GP Win
Any 5* Grand Prix win is special, but nothing beats the first. Following on from his team win in the Longines Global Champions League, RED MILLS Rider Michael Duffy returned the the iconic Miami Sands aboard Claptonn Mouche, with a clear round.
It was not all plain sailing for Duffy, who faced into a nine strong jump off, including fellow RED MILLS Rider Mikey Pender aboard the prolific HHS Calais. But a final clear from Claptonn Mouche proved decisive, with the pair cementing their spot at the top of the leaderboard with the only double clear.
As the sun sets on the golden sands of Miami Beach, all eyes are now turning to this weekends leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and Longines Global Champions League in Mexico City.
