Barcelona, October 02, 2025 – The 113th edition of CSIO Barcelona is officially underway. Spain’s oldest international sporting event kicked off with German, French, and Spanish victories on the opening day of competition at the Olympic arena of the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona.

The highlight of the day was the €28,200 Real Club de Polo de Barcelona Cup CSIO 5*, a Table A against the clock, where reigning European champion Richard Vogel (GER) delivered a commanding performance. The German rider was the last to enter the ring and the fastest to complete the course without penalties.

Riding Gangster Montdesir, Vogel crossed the finish line in 69.57 seconds, edging out fellow German Sandra Auffarth (GER) on Comcador OLD by just twelve hundredths of a second.

Italian rider Giulia Martinengo Marquet (ITA) took third with Coynor, clocking in at 70.02 seconds. Spain’s Carlos Bosch finished fourth, the top national rider of the day, aboard Jolie van der Berghoeve Kar.

The second day of CSIO Barcelona kicks off on Friday with the Negrita Cup at 11:00 a.m., followed by the La Vanguardia Trophy at 2:00 p.m. The main event of the day, the City of Barcelona Grand Prix, will begin at 8:00 p.m., featuring a top-tier international lineup. The evening will also include the traditional gala dinner in the Main Tribune of the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona, followed by a performance from Córdoba Ecuestre.

Final Results – €28,200 Real Club de Polo de Barcelona Cup CSIO 5*

1) Richard Vogel (GER) & Gangster Montdesir – 0 – 69.57

2) Sandra Auffarth (GER) & Comcador OLD – 0 – 69.69

3) Giulia Martinengo Marquet (ITA) & Coynor – 0 / 0 – 70.02

Source: Press Release from Oxersport

Photos: © RCPB / Nacho Olano

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