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The Pyramids,in 26 videos

Everything Alan films and says at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cairo, laid out day by day. Approve, change or skip each one. It saves as you tap.

3days
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6kinds
See the three days

Before the gates.The sport.Behind the scenes.The riders.The crowd.The Grand Prix.

Six kinds of video, each with its own job. Your editors cut on site, Alan hands over the footage as he goes.

The three days

When each video gets filmed, built on the official class times. Tap a time to jump to its videos.

Thursday22 Oct16 videos
08:00Before the gates openThe empty arena, the Pyramids in every shot. This opens the series.A1A2A3A4
MorningBehind the scenesThe stables and the grooms, wherever the team lets us in.C1C2
MiddayThe sport, explainedShort explainers for people who have never watched show jumping.B1B2B3B4
16:15First class: the 1.60 m Grand Prix qualifier
AfternoonThe Egyptian riders and the home teamBefore the team rounds start.D1D7
17:00Gates open: the crowdFirst timers, and the casual chic look.E1E2
18:15Sunset over the arenaTeam round 1 starts at 18:20, right on sunset.E3
21:05Team round 2
Last classThe day in 45 secondsAlan to camera once the arena empties.E4
Friday23 Oct10 videos
DaytimeThe star interviewsShort, one or two answers each. Never between a round and a jump off.D2D3D4D5D6
Any gapTwo quick seriesAny rider with two minutes, the Pyramids behind.D8D9
17:00Gates open: more crowdThe same two formats, new faces.E1E2
19:45The 1.55 m against the clock, with a jump off
Last classThe day in 45 secondsFriday's version.E4
Saturday24 Oct3 videos
12:00Gates open
Before 15:30The build upA million euro Grand Prix at the Pyramids.F1
15:30The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cairo
Jump offThe winnerRight after the jump off, at the prize giving.F2
The endThe closeThe last video of the series.F3

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01

Thursday · from 8 am

Before the gates open

The arena while it's still empty, the Pyramids in every shot. These open the series.

4 videosTo camera
A1To camera20 to 30 s

Never a backdrop like this

“I've spent a year filming show jumping in Oman, and I've never had a backdrop like this.”

Walking into the arena, Pyramids behind

بقالي سنة بصوّر show jumping في عمان… وعمري ما صوّرت قدام خلفية زي دي.

The full script

I've spent a year filming show jumping in Oman, and I've never had a backdrop like this.

Walk in, the arena opens up behind him.

The Longines Global Champions Tour. In Egypt, for the first time.

The best show jumpers in the world, jumping right here in front of the Pyramids.

48 riders, 23 countries… and four of them are Egyptian.

Three days. Yalla, let's see who takes it.

On screenFirst time in Egypt22 to 24 OctoberGreat Pyramids of Giza
Why this one
  • Alan has filmed show jumping for Oman Masters and the Oman Equestrian Federation over the past year. One line of who he is, then it's all about the event.
  • Your 12 Oct opener already did "for the first time ever", so this one leads on a different line and keeps the first as a fact.
  • 48 riders from 23 nations, 4 of them Egyptian: the official rider list on 21 Oct, checked again on the start list on the day.
  • We never say "first in Africa": the tour has jumped in Rabat before.
A2To camera15 to 25 s

At 8 am, the arena belongs to the course builders

“At 8 in the morning, this arena belongs to the course builders.”

The empty arena, crew setting fences

الساعة 8 الصبح، والـ arena دي لسه بتاعة اللي بيبنوا الحواجز.

The full script

At 8 in the morning, this arena belongs to the course builders.

Only if the crew is building. If not, the same idea over the empty grandstand.

Every fence you'll see jumped later is going up right now.

By sunset, the stands are full and the best riders in the world are in here.

But for now… it's just us and the Pyramids.

On screenThursday · 8 amFirst class at 4:15 pm
Why this one
  • Thursday's first class is the Grand Prix qualifier at 16:15, Cairo time (official schedule).
A3To camera15 to 20 s

This is how high the Grand Prix goes

“This is how high the fences go in Saturday's Grand Prix.”

Alan standing next to a big fence

ده الارتفاع اللي الخيل هتنطّه يوم السبت في الـ Grand Prix.

The full script

This is how high the fences go in Saturday's Grand Prix.

Only if we're allowed into the arena next to a fence. Alan stands beside it.

1.60 metres. And they jump it from a canter.

And the Pyramid behind it was the tallest thing humans built for more than 3,700 years.

Not a bad backdrop for a 1.60.

On screen1.60 mGrand Prix · Saturday
Why this one
  • The Grand Prix of Cairo is jumped at 1.60 m (official schedule).
  • The Great Pyramid was the tallest human-made structure for over 3,700 years.
A4To camera15 to 20 s

The Pyramids are older than horses in Egypt

“The Pyramids are older than horses in Egypt.”

To camera, Pyramids behind, a horse warming up if possible

الأهرامات أقدم من الخيل في مصر.

The full script

The Pyramids are older than horses in Egypt.

The Great Pyramid went up around 2600 BC.

Horses only got here about a thousand years later.

And this week, the best show jumping horses in the world are jumping right next to it.

Took them a while. But they made it.

On screenGreat Pyramid · about 2600 BCHorses in Egypt · about 1600 BC
Why this one
  • Horses and chariots reached Egypt in the Hyksos period, about 1650 to 1550 BC (Metropolitan Museum).
  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu dates to about 2600 BC.
02

Thursday · midday

The sport, explained

Short explainers for people who've never watched show jumping. Shot at the rail and the in-gate.

4 videosExplainers
B1To camera25 to 30 s

Show jumping in 30 seconds

“If you've never watched show jumping, this is everything you need. In 30 seconds.”

At the rail, a round going on behind

لو عمرك ما اتفرجت على show jumping، ده كل اللي محتاج تعرفه في 30 ثانية.

The full script

If you've never watched show jumping, this is everything you need. In 30 seconds.

One horse, one rider, a course of fences.

Knock a pole down? Four faults.

Take too long? More faults.

Zero faults means a clear round… and a clear round takes you to the jump-off.

And in the jump-off it's simple: the fastest clear round wins.

That's it. Now watch the next round with me.

On screenPole down · 4 faultsOver the time · time faultsFastest clear round wins
Why this one
  • International jumping rules: a knock-down is 4 faults; going over the time allowed adds time faults.
  • The Grand Prix is one round against the clock with a jump-off (tour rules 2026).
B2To camera15 to 25 s

The riders walk the course before the horses see it

“Before a single horse goes in, the riders walk the whole course on foot.”

During the course walk before a class

قبل ما أي حصان يدخل، الفرسان بيمشوا الـ course كله على رجليهم.

The full script

Before a single horse goes in, the riders walk the whole course on foot.

They're counting strides between every fence.

So when you see them pointing and counting… that's the plan being made.

The horse sees this course for the first time when the bell rings.

On screenThe course walkCounting strides
Why this one
  • Riders walk the course before each class; horses jump it for the first time in their round. Time of each walk is on the board at the in-gate.
B3To camera20 to 25 s

Six hundredths of a second

“In show jumping, the winner can come down to hundredths of a second.”

In front of the Longines clock

في الـ show jumping، البطولة ممكن تتحسم بأجزاء من الثانية.

The full script

In show jumping, the winner can come down to hundredths of a second.

In 2018, an Egyptian rider won this tour's Grand Prix in Paris… by six hundredths.

Sameh El Dahan. Under the Eiffel Tower.

This week, he's jumping under the Pyramids.

Clear round, fastest time… and the clock doesn't lie.

On screenLGCT Paris 2018 · won by 0.06 secSameh El Dahan
Why this one
  • Sameh El Dahan won the LGCT Grand Prix of Paris in 2018 on Suma's Zorro, 36.32 to Bertram Allen's 36.38 (Ahram Online, Eurosport). Allen is in Cairo too.
  • Longines is Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the tour.
B4To camera20 to 30 s

A watchmaker that's been timing horses for almost 150 years

“This watch brand put a horse on a stopwatch almost 150 years ago.”

Near the Longines branding or the clock

البراند ده حط حصان على ساعة من حوالي 150 سنة.

The full script

This watch brand put a horse on a stopwatch almost 150 years ago.

In 1878, Longines made a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his horse.

In 1912, they timed their first show jumping event, in Lisbon.

And this week, they're timing the best riders in the world at the Pyramids.

Almost 150 years later… still timing horses.

On screen1878 · the jockey chronograph1912 · LisbonTitle Partner and Official Timekeeper
Why this one
  • Longines heritage: the 1878 chronograph with a jockey and his mount; first link to show jumping in Lisbon, 1912 (Longines and FEI material).
  • Longines has been title partner of the tour since 2013, renewed through 2032.
  • Said as "lon-ZHEEN". Always "the Longines Global Champions Tour" in full.
03

Whenever we get access

Behind the scenes

The stables and the people nobody sees on TV. Only where the team lets us in.

2 videosBehind the scenes
C1Behind the scenes20 to 30 s

What does your horse eat for breakfast?

“I asked the best riders in the world one question.”

Stables and warm-up, riders and grooms

سألت أحسن فرسان في العالم سؤال واحد: حصانك بيفطر إيه؟

The full script

I asked the best riders in the world one question.

QWhat does your horse eat for breakfast?

Many riders and grooms, one answer each, cut back to back.

Turns out they eat better than me.

On screenOne questionRider name · horse name
Why this one
  • One question to many people is your most shared format (the one question reel with the Al Ahly players).
  • Your horse-arrival reel already told the flight story, so the stables piece stays on the horses and the people.
C2Behind the scenes25 to 35 s

The person behind every clear round

“Behind every clear round there's someone you never see on TV.”

The stables or the warm-up

ورا كل clear round فيه حد عمرك ما شفته على الشاشة.

The full script

Behind every clear round there's someone you never see on TV.

The grooms. They go show to show with the horses, all season.

QWhat time did your day start today?

QWhat does he do every morning that nobody sees?

QYour rider, in three words?

Next time you see a clear round… think of them.

On screenThe grooms
Why this one
  • Grooms travel with the horses from show to show (CNN on the tour). Groom questions are the ones that get the warmest answers in this sport's media.
04

Thursday to Saturday

The riders

Alan's intro line, then his questions. Short answers, one or two per rider. Never between a rider's round and their jump-off.

9 videosInterviews and series
D1To camera25 to 35 s

Four Egyptians riding at home

“Four Egyptians are riding at home this week.”

To camera, then a quick hello with each one we can get

أربع فرسان مصريين بيركبوا في بلدهم الأسبوع ده.

The full script

Four Egyptians are riding at home this week.

Nayel Nassar. Sameh El Dahan. Mouda Zeyada. Ismail El Borai.

A two-second hello or a wave from each rider we can reach.

QOne word: what does riding here mean to you?

At the Pyramids, in front of their own people. Yalla Masr.

On screenNayel NassarSameh El DahanMouda ZeyadaIsmail El Borai
Why this one
  • The four Egyptians on the official rider list (21 Oct). Checked on the start list on the day, since lists change.
D2Interview30 to 45 s

Nayel Nassar: "I never expected a five-star in Cairo"

“He said he never expected a five-star show to come to Cairo.”

Stables or the warm-up

The full script

He said he never expected a five-star show to come to Cairo.

This week he's riding one in front of the Pyramids.

QYou said you never expected a five-star to come to Cairo. What was it like riding here the first time?

QTell us about ESI Ali. What's he like away from the ring?

QThe Cairo Pharaohs, jumping at home. What would a good result here mean?

QQuick one: sunrise ride or night class?

On screenNayel Nassar · Egypt · Cairo Pharaohs
Why this one
  • His words in the official release: "I never expected a 5* to ever come to Cairo, let alone a GCT event."
  • His Cairo horses are ESI Ali and Ivory TCS (entry list). He was seen training at sunrise at the Pyramids this week (El Watan).
  • We don't ask about Paris 2024 or his family unless he brings it up.
D3Interview30 to 45 s

Sameh El Dahan: from the Eiffel Tower to the Pyramids

“In 2018 he won this tour's Grand Prix under the Eiffel Tower.”

Stables or the warm-up

The full script

In 2018 he won this tour's Grand Prix under the Eiffel Tower.

This week, it's the Pyramids.

QEiffel Tower or the Pyramids: which backdrop wins?

QYou're riding for Egypt again this year. What did you feel walking into this arena?

QYour horse this week, in three words?

QBonus: you're a doctor too. Does that ever help with the horses?

On screenSameh El Dahan · Egypt · Cairo Pharaohs
Why this one
  • Won the LGCT Grand Prix of Paris 2018 on Suma's Zorro. Back riding for Egypt in 2026. Also a medical doctor (Horse Times Egypt).
  • His Cairo horses: Oscar-A and WKD Balou Breeze (entry list).
D4Interview30 to 40 s

Abdel Saïd: the championship leader was born in Alexandria

“The man leading the whole championship right now was born in Alexandria.”

Wherever we can get him

The full script

The man leading the whole championship right now was born in Alexandria.

QBorn in Alexandria, leading the tour, jumping at the Pyramids. How does that feel?

QWhich horse is jumping the Grand Prix, and what's his personality?

QDo you look at the points before you ride, or not at all?

On screenAbdel Saïd · leads the 2026 championshipBorn in Alexandria
Why this one
  • Abdel Saïd leads the 2026 LGCT standings with 241 points after winning Rome on 11 Oct. Born in Alexandria, rode for Egypt at Tokyo 2020, rides for Belgium today.
  • We keep it positive and never ask why he changed nations.
D5Interview25 to 35 s

The Olympic champion and the horse he won it on

“The Olympic champion is here. And so is the horse he won it on.”

Stables or the warm-up

The full script

The Olympic champion is here. And so is the horse he won it on.

QHow does Checker handle a brand new place like this?

QFirst time in Egypt? First thing you noticed?

QYou won London this season. London or the Pyramids?

On screenChristian Kukuk · Paris 2024 Olympic championChecker 47
Why this one
  • Christian Kukuk won individual gold at Paris 2024 on Checker 47 and brings Checker 47 to Cairo (entry list). He won LGCT London 2026.
D6Interview25 to 35 s

Three Olympic golds, first time at the Pyramids

“Three Olympic gold medals. And he's never jumped here before.”

Stables or the warm-up

The full script

Three Olympic gold medals. And he's never jumped here before.

QYou've jumped everywhere. Where does this arena rank?

QYour horse this week, in three words?

QOne thing you're taking home from Egypt?

On screenBen Maher · 3 Olympic golds
Why this one
  • Ben Maher: team gold London 2012, individual gold Tokyo 2020, team gold Paris 2024. Two-time LGCT champion. On the Cairo entry list.
  • Any other headline rider can take this card the same way (Kühner, Ehning, Delestre, Devos).
D7To camera20 to 30 s

Egypt has its own team in this league

“Egypt has its own team in this league. And tonight they're jumping at home.”

Thursday, before the team rounds

مصر عندها team في الـ league دي… والنهارده بيلعبوا على أرضهم.

The full script

Egypt has its own team in this league. And tonight they're jumping at home.

The Cairo Pharaohs. New this season.

Nayel Nassar and Sameh El Dahan, riding for the home team.

QWhat's it like riding for a team called the Cairo Pharaohs… in Cairo?

Yalla Pharaohs.

On screenCairo PharaohsGlobal Champions LeagueRound 1 · 6:20 pm
Why this one
  • The Cairo Pharaohs joined the Global Champions League in 2026. Team rounds on Thursday at 18:20 and 21:05.
  • The team league is the "Global Champions League". We never put Longines in its name.
D8Series20 to 30 s each

Quick-fire at the Pyramids

“Quick-fire. First answer that comes to mind.”

Any rider with two minutes, Pyramids behind

The full script

Quick-fire. First answer that comes to mind.

QPyramids or Eiffel Tower?

QSunrise ride or night class?

QYour horse in one word?

QKoshari or ful?

QSpeed class or the Grand Prix?

QBest thing about Egypt so far?

QWho wins on Saturday?

Shokran. Good luck.

On screenQuick-fireRider name · country
Why this one
  • The rapid-fire format is the most shared interview style in this sport's media. One rider per video, cut to their best five or six answers.
  • Pyramids or Eiffel Tower lands best with riders who jumped Paris (El Dahan, Allen, Maher).
D9Series15 to 25 s

One word of Egyptian

“I'm teaching the best riders in the world one word of Egyptian.”

Any rider who's up for it

بعلّم أحسن فرسان في العالم كلمة مصري واحدة.

The full script

I'm teaching the best riders in the world one word of Egyptian.

Alan teaches "yalla" or "khalas". The rider teaches him a word back in their language.

QYour turn: how do you say good luck where you're from?

Their accent? Better than mine.

On screenLesson 1 · yalla
Why this one
  • Light and shareable, and it works with riders from 23 countries.
05

Thursday and Friday · gates at 5 pm

The crowd

The people who came to watch, the look of the night, the sunset.

4 videosVox pops and recaps
E1Vox pop20 to 30 s

First time watching show jumping?

“I asked people at the Pyramids one question.”

The grandstand and the walkways

سألت الناس عند الأهرامات سؤال واحد.

The full script

I asked people at the Pyramids one question.

QFirst time watching show jumping?

QWhat's harder than it looks?

QRate the view out of ten.

The closing line is picked in the edit from what people actually say.

On screenFirst time?
Why this one
  • Most of the crowd will be seeing a five-star show for the first time: what's being called Egypt's first five-star show jumping event.
E2To camera20 to 30 s

The dress code says casual chic

“The dress code here says casual chic.”

The walkways and the VIP side

الـ dress code هنا casual chic… فسألت الناس يعني إيه.

The full script

The dress code here says casual chic.

So I asked people what that means.

QCasual chic: did you nail it?

QWho put the look together?

Only people who are happy to be filmed. Nobody is filmed for a laugh.

On screenDress code · casual chic
Why this one
  • "Casual chic" is the official dress code in the event FAQ.
E3To camera15 to 20 s

Somebody planned this very well

“The sun goes down behind the Pyramids at 6:15.”

The arena at sunset, Thursday

الشمس بتغيب ورا الأهرامات الساعة 6:15… وأول round للـ teams الساعة 6:20.

The full script

The sun goes down behind the Pyramids at 6:15.

The first team round starts at 6:20.

Somebody planned this very well.

On screenSunset · 6:15 pmTeam round 1 · 6:20 pm
Why this one
  • Sunset in Giza is around 18:15 on Thursday. Team round 1 is at 18:20 (official schedule).
E4To camera45 to 60 s

The day in 45 seconds

“Day one at the Pyramids… in 45 seconds.”

To camera after the last class, Thursday and Friday

ده اليوم الأول عند الأهرامات… في 45 ثانية.

The full script

Day one at the Pyramids… in 45 seconds.

The day's best moments under his voice: the team rounds, the crowd, the sunset, who won. Written on the night from what actually happened.

Thursday ends on: "Tomorrow, the 1.55 with a jump-off, under the lights."

Friday ends on: "Tomorrow, the million euro Grand Prix."

On screenDay 1 · LGCT CairoDay 2 · LGCT Cairo
Why this one
  • A ready-to-post piece every night. Friday's 1.55 m class with a jump-off is at 19:45; the Grand Prix is Saturday at 15:30 (official schedule).
06

Saturday

Grand Prix day and the close

The biggest class of the weekend, the winner, and the last video of the series.

3 videosThe finale
F1To camera20 to 30 s

A million euro Grand Prix at the Pyramids

“Today's Grand Prix is worth one million euros.”

At the rail before the class

الـ Grand Prix النهارده قيمته مليون يورو.

The full script

Today's Grand Prix is worth one million euros.

That's more than three times the tour's minimum. Only London matched it this season.

40 riders. 1.60 metres. One round, then a jump-off.

And the winner gets a golden ticket to the Super Grand Prix in Riyadh.

3:30. Yalla.

On screenLongines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cairo€1,000,000Saturday · 3:30 pm
Why this one
  • Official: the Grand Prix of Cairo presented by Tatweer, Saturday 15:30, 1.60 m, €1,000,000. 40 starters.
  • Tour rules 2026: the minimum Grand Prix is €308,600; only London (€1,003,000) is at the same level this season. The winner gets a golden ticket to the Super Grand Prix at the Playoffs in Riyadh, 18 to 21 Nov.
F2To camera20 to 30 s

This is what winning at the Pyramids looks like

“This is what winning at the Pyramids looks like.”

Right after the Grand Prix, the prize giving

The full script

This is what winning at the Pyramids looks like.

QWhat went through your head in the jump-off?

QWhat will you remember from Cairo?

If the winner is handed a Longines watch at the ceremony, we film it. We only mention it if it happens.

On screenWinner of the Grand Prix of Cairo
Why this one
  • At LGCT Paris 2026 the Grand Prix winner received a Longines watch; we film it in Cairo only if it happens.
F3To camera20 to 30 s

Same time next year?

“Three days. The best riders in the world. And the Pyramids behind every jump.”

The arena after the last class, Pyramids behind

تلات أيام، أحسن فرسان في العالم، والأهرامات ورا كل قفزة.

The full script

Three days. The best riders in the world. And the Pyramids behind every jump.

The first time this tour ever came to Egypt.

And the good news… it's coming back. Cairo signed for five years.

Same time next year?

On screenLGCT Cairo · 2026Five-year partnership
Why this one
  • There is a five-year agreement between LGCT Cairo and the Egyptian Equestrian Federation (official release and the federation spokesperson).

Good to sort before 8 am

Small things that make Thursday morning go smoothly.

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Alan's pass: the event doesn't allow filming gear without media accreditation, so he'll need his pass and where to collect it.

2

Stables and riders: which riders and grooms can you line up, and roughly when?

3

Partners: which ones should Alan thank on camera (Longines, ON Sport, Tatweer, the federation), and any to keep out?

4

Framing: mid shot with the Pyramids behind, the lower third and top-right kept clear for your captions and logo. A lav or your mic flag, whichever you prefer.

5

Every fact on this page is checked against the official tour site and the press. Rider lists and horses get checked again on the start list on the day.

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