Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 19, 2025 – Kindly sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Andalusian Foreign Affairs of the Andalusian Regional Government, and the Provincial Council of Cádiz, the first Grand Prix of the fifth Andalucía October Tour took place on Sunday, the €57,175 Range Rover C. de Salamanca Grand Prix CSI 3*.

The top Portuguese rider, Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida and his 10-year-old mare Karonia.L, who is by (Harley x G-Ramiro Z), were the winners of this very competitive class. There were 16 combinations who had advanced to the jump off with a first round that was very tight on time. The tiebreaker also proved really competitive with Rodrigo going clear in 37.13 seconds to take the top spot on the podium.

Two Irish riders took the next places, second was Clem McMahon (IRL) with Carneyhaugh Unison in 37.44 seconds third place was claimed by Cian O’Connor (IRL) with Canbella Blue PS in 37.61 seconds. There was a Spanish rider in fourth, Jesús Garmendia Echevarría (ESP) with Caramel Blue PS and in fifth was the Brazilian, Pedro Veniss with  Duelante 3K.

Final Results – €57,175 Range Rover C. de Salamanca Grand Prix CSI 3*

1) Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) & Karonia.L – 0 / 0 – 37.13

2) Clem McMahon (IRL) & Carneyhaugh Unison – 0 / 0 – 37.44

3) Cian O’Connor (IRL) & Canbella Blue PS – 0 / 0 – 37.61

Source: Press Release (edited) from Andalucía Sunshine Tour

Photos: © Andalucía Sunshine Tour / Mackenzie Clark

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