Luis Manuel Santisteban & Relajo LS Race to First in the Banorte Clásico CSI 3*

By Jumper News on 2026-11-03

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – November 1, 2026 – Mexico’s Luis Manuel Santisteban (MEX) and Relajo LS brought the GNP Seguros Otomí Grand Prix to an exciting close on Sunday, claiming victory in the $32,200 Banorte Clásico CSI 3* – 1.45m after a competitive four-horse jump-off.

German course designer Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) set the final challenge of the competition, with only four combinations from a field of 37 advancing to the jump-off.

**Luis Manuel Santisteban** (MEX) & **Relajo LS**

Santisteban was the first to return, this time aboard Fany des Orcets. However, a rail down left the Mexican rider with four faults in 50.57 seconds.

**Bruno Cavalheiro** (BRA) & **Continental Bijou PS**

Brazil’s Bruno Cavalheiro Rebello (BRA) and Continental Bijou PS established the first clear benchmark, stopping the clock at 50.95 seconds.

**Rigoberto Aldana** (GUA) & **Candela de Olympia**

Guatemala’s Rigoberto Aldana Burgos (GUA) then raised the stakes aboard Candela de Olympia, producing a fast, faultless round in 48.68 seconds to take the lead by 2.27 seconds.

But Luis Manuel still had one more opportunity.

Returning aboard his second mount, Relajo LS, the Mexican rider delivered a brilliant clear round in 47.69 seconds, taking the victory by 0.99 seconds and sparking celebrations in the stands.

Aldana Burgos and Candela de Olympia secured second place, while Cavalheiro Rebello (BRA) and Continental Bijou PS completed the podium in third. Santisteban also claimed fourth place with Fany des Orcets.

The victory provided a fitting conclusion to two weeks of international show jumping at Otomí, with the final title remaining on home soil.