The three-day event took place at the Al Shaqab Longines Arena in Doha.

German Weishaupt secured his first Grand Prix victory since 2012 in 34.37sec, even though his mare never jumped a 2* ever before.

"This is a very very special moment," said Weishaupt.

"Winning a Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix is special but even more so with this young mare.

"We always put our best horses in the league and we won that which was already incredible so to put this one in the Grand Prix I was never expecting to jump clear let alone win. 

"These unexpected wins are the nicest ones so I am over the moon right now." 

A total of 39 riders competed in the event, with only 12 making it to round 2.

In second place was German Christian Kukuk, as he and his mare Nice Van’t Zorgvliet fell just 0.05 seconds behind Weishaupt.

"It is quite an emotional second place today," said Kukuk.

"I am definitely more smiling than crying today about coming second. 

"I was last to go and I had to give everything. I am so happy for our team."

Third place went to Simon Destre of France, who clocked 34.46 for the bronze medal.

"This is always one of my favourite shows of the season," said Destre.

"Thank you to everyone for making this possible as all the facilities here, especially for the horses are fantastic."

The next GCT is scheduled to take place in Miami beach from April 12 to 15.