Spiritual home Valkenswaard plays host to LGCT showjumping spectacle

The Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands will play host to the elite showjumping circuit this weekend.

Valkenswaard is the birthplace of the tour's founder and president Jan Tops, the former Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper.

And as the competition hots up in the search for one of the few remaining qualifying spots for the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague in November, there will be a star-studded line up on display.



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With second-placed Ben Maher not in action following his double victory in London last time out, the Tour's overall leader Pieter Devos will be aiming to extend his slender six-point lead at the top of the standings with a strong performance.

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There will also be plenty of local heroes for the home fans to cheer on, including last year's LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard winner Frank Schuttert, as well as Harrie Smolders, Maikel and Eric van der Vleuten.

Plenty of other big names will be on show for the Dutch fans, with Julien Epaillard, Jérôme Guery, Niels Bruynseels and Daniel Deusser all coming to town.

READ: Global Champions 2019: Schedule and results

Like in the LGCT, there is still all to play for in the Global Champions League (GCL) with just four stops left of the regular season.

Last time out, Maher and Belgium's Olivier Philippaerts successfully defended their London crown as they raced to a fourth win of the season with the London Knights.

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The Knights, who earlier in the season triumphed in Stockholm, Cascais and Madrid, lead the overall GCL leader board with 258 points.

They are six points clear of Miami Celtics, the only other team to score a home win this season, and 11 points ahead of St. Tropez Pirates.

Visit CNN.com/Equestrian for more news, features and videos READ: Global Champions 2019: Schedule and results Like in the LGCT, there is still all to play for in the Global Champions League (GCL) with just four stops left of the regular season. Valkenswaard is the birthplace of the tour's founder and president Jan Tops, the former Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper. READ: Global Champions 2019: Schedule and results Plenty of other big names will be on show for the Dutch fans, with Julien Epaillard, Jérôme Guery, Niels Bruynseels and Daniel Deusser all coming to town. There will also be plenty of local heroes for the home fans to cheer on, including last year's LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard winner Frank Schuttert, as well as Harrie Smolders, Maikel and Eric van der Vleuten. With second-placed Ben Maher not in action following his double victory in London last time out, the Tour's overall leader Pieter Devos will be aiming to extend his slender six-point lead at the top of the standings with a strong performance. There will also be plenty of local heroes for the home fans to cheer on, including last year's LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard winner Frank Schuttert, as well as Harrie Smolders, Maikel and Eric van der Vleuten. And as the competition hots up in the search for one of the few remaining qualifying spots for the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague in November, there will be a star-studded line up on display. READ: Global Champions 2019: Schedule and results And as the competition hots up in the search for one of the few remaining qualifying spots for the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague in November, there will be a star-studded line up on display. Last time out, Maher and Belgium's Olivier Philippaerts successfully defended their London crown as they raced to a fourth win of the season with the London Knights. READ: Jennifer Gates: The 'lifetime learner' on juggling her love of horses with academic life They are six points clear of Miami Celtics, the only other team to score a home win this season, and 11 points ahead of St. Tropez Pirates. With second-placed Ben Maher not in action following his double victory in London last time out, the Tour's overall leader Pieter Devos will be aiming to extend his slender six-point lead at the top of the standings with a strong performance. And as the competition hots up in the search for one of the few remaining qualifying spots for the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague in November, there will be a star-studded line up on display. The Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands will play host to the elite showjumping circuit this weekend. READ: Edwina Tops-Alexander on the secrets of her success Like in the LGCT, there is still all to play for in the Global Champions League (GCL) with just four stops left of the regular season. They are six points clear of Miami Celtics, the only other team to score a home win this season, and 11 points ahead of St. Tropez Pirates.

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