Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 13, 2025 – One of the most consistent riders at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour, João Victor Castro (BRA) was back in the winner’s circle there on Thursday, teaming up with Lilesta GE for top honors in the €10,400 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Castro and the nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Arezzo VDL x Quidam de Revel) took the top spot in the Big Tour 1.50m speed challenge, leaving all the poles and still managing to register the fastest time amongst all the 79 entries, blazing across the finish line in 66.25 seconds.

Kevin González de Zárate (ESP) was second with Chinixen, timed in 67.62 seconds while with the very successful British rider, Chloe Winchester (GBR) claimed third place aboard Korlenski in 68.23 seconds.

Final Results – €10,400 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*

1) João Victor Castro (BRA) & Lilesta Ge – 0 – 66.25

2) Kevin Gonzalez de Zarate Fernandez (ESP) & Chinixen – 0 / 0 – 67.62

3) Chloe Winchester (GBR) & Korlenski – 0 / 0 –68.23

Source: Press Release from Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Photos: © Andalucía Sunshine Tour / Mackenzie Clark

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