Mexico City, Mexico – April 17, 2026 – The second day of CSI 5* competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by GNP Mexico Jumping, took place on Friday. The iconic Campo Marte set the stage for an action-packed day, where the Mexican crowd enjoyed world-class international show jumping.

Throughout the day, four high-level classes were held, with victories shared among riders from Belgium, Brazil, Italy, and the United States, as well as a standout Mexican female rider.

The €105,500 COX Trophy CSI 5*, the biggest class of the day with fences up to 1.60 meters, brought together 34 horse-and-rider combinations in a demanding CSI 5* speed competition. Victory went to young Belgian rider Gilles Thomas (BEL), who delivered a flawless round with Qalista DN in a time of 75.54 seconds.

Close behind was France’s Simon Delestre (FRA) with Golden Boy DK, stopping the clock at 75.72 seconds without faults.

Third place went to Dutch rider Jur Vrieling (NED) with Cornet Blue PS.

Final Results – €105,500 Cox Trophy CSI 5*

1) Gilles Thomas (BEL) & Qalista DN – 0 – 75.54

2) Simon Delestre (FRA) & Golden Boy DK – 0 – 75.72

3) Jur Vrieling (NED) & Cornet Blue PS – 0 – 76.32

Source: Press Release from Oxersport

Photos: © Oxersport / Quality Sport Images / Manuel Queimadolos / LGCT presente by GNP Mexico Jumping / LGCT / Ljuba Buzzola

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