SVB Calais Shines with Silver at GCAT Miami Beach 2025

GCAT Miami Beach 2025 – Where Luxury Meets Arabian Horse Excellence

From April 17–19, 2025, Miami Beach transformed into an elegant equestrian arena as the Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) made its spectacular debut on the sands of South Beach.

Event Snapshot

• Dates: April 17–19, 2025

• Location: South Beach, Miami, Florida, USA

• Category: GCAT Americas—Second Stage of 2025 GCAT Circuit

• Prize Fund: $2.7 million across five venues in the Americas

A Blend of Sport, Glamour, and Culture

GCAT Miami Beach elevated Arabian horse competition to new heights by combining elite sporting precision with Miami’s signature luxury lifestyle:

• A state‑of‑the‑art temporary arena set on the shoreline hosted over 100 elite horses and handlers, judged by experts on criteria like type, head & neck, body, legs, and movement

• The VIP experience curated by Qatar Airways and Major Food Group, featuring fine dining, an interactive beach village, and immersive entertainment—including live performances by Sting, Flo Rida, and DJ Khaled—created an unrivaled social ambiance.

Championship Winners

At the grand finale on Saturday evening, top honors across classes were awarded:

• Gold Yearling Colt: MASARAT (Orrion Farms, USA)

• Silver Yearling Colt: SVB CALAIS (Al Ameera Stud)

• Bronze Yearling Colt: OM EL ELYRUS

• Gold Yearling Filly: ROHARA ARIA HEIRESS (The Aria Partners, USA)

• Additional champions included EXXALTRESS (Senior Mare), TASHEEM PMA (Senior Stallion), IBITSAM ALJASSIMYA (Junior Filly), and STA HIGH VOLTAJ (Junior Colt)

Spotlight on SVB CALAIS

Representing Al Ameera Stud, SVB CALAIS (Royal Asad × Caressable NA), bred by Silver Box Southwest LLC and presented with Royal Arabians, secured the Silver Championship in the Yearling Colt division—earning the highest score in his section and establishing himself among the top contenders of the Americas Tour

This was his second major showing following his gold-winning debut at GCAT Scottsdale earlier in the season, enhancing his rising reputation on the international circuit.

Why This Matters

• Prestige & Exposure: GCAT Miami Beach is a key stop in the GCAT Americas tour, with high visibility and elite judging panels ensuring global recognition

• Scoring Points: Top placings contribute to cumulative ranking points, progressing toward invitations to the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme in Doha

• Luxury and Influence: With a blend of beachside elegance, hospitality, and celebrity engagement, the event has become a magnet for breeders, equestrian enthusiasts, and global media 

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In Conclusion

The GCAT Miami Beach debut delivered everything promised: elite Arabian competition, opulent hospitality, and global visibility. SVB CALAIS of Al Ameera Stud impressed with a Silver Championship in a field of top-ranked colts, reinforcing his status as a true international talent.