Alejandro Leonardo Winkler Claims First Career Grand Prix Victory on Home Soil at Otomí

By Jumper News on 2026-11-01

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 31, 2026 – Mexico’s Alejandro Leonardo Winkler (MEX) celebrated a career milestone on Saturday, claiming his first-ever Grand Prix victory aboard Flagship de Hus in the $85,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at the GNP Seguros Otomí Grand Prix.

The victory was particularly meaningful for Winkler, who returned to compete in Mexico after a five-year absence and secured his breakthrough Grand Prix triumph in front of a home crowd. With Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) responsible for the 1.50m course, a field of 35 combinations contested the Grand Prix, with nine earning their place in the jump-off and setting the stage for an exciting battle against the clock.

Winkler had an impressive performance in the opening round, qualifying for the jump-off with both Flagship de Hus and D Monator Z. Although his second mount finished with 15 penalty-points in the decisive round, Flagship de Hus delivered the performance that mattered most.

**Cecilie Hatteland** (NOR) & **Que Pasa JW – LVM**

The Mexican rider produced a faultless jump-off in 47.85 seconds, securing the victory ahead of Norway’s Cecilie Hatteland (NOR), who guided Que Pasa JW – LVM to second place with another clear round in 49.02 seconds.

**Ignacio Maurin** (ARG) & **Conchera PS**

Argentina’s Ignacio Maurin (ARG) and Conchera PS completed the podium in third, crossing the finish line clear in 49.50 seconds.

Fellow Mexican Paola Amilibia Puig (MEX) finished fourth aboard Quinley, just eight hundredths of a second behind Maurin in 49.58 seconds, while Latvia’s Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) and Valour rounded out the top five with four faults in 46.73 seconds.

**Alejandro Leonardo Winkler** (MEX) & **Flagship de Hus**

For Winkler, the victory marked a personal breakthrough and a memorable return to competition in his home country. It also ensured that the Otomí Grand Prix Challenge Cup remained in Mexican hands, adding a special significance to Saturday’s celebrations.