A perfect breeze swept through the arena as Italian rider Emanuele Gaudiano jumped the first fence of the Global Champions Tour (GCT) stop in Cairo atop his horse Chabrello PS on Thursday afternoon. It marked a historical moment as the tour kicked off its inaugural event in Egypt, with the Pyramids of Giza providing the perfect backdrop for the one-of-a-kind show. Taking place this weekend, the GCT in Cairo features 50 of the best riders in the world, competing for a €1.75 million prize purse.