Mexico Roars as Garza Perez Delivers Jump-Off Masterclass in Trofeo Banorte at Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico
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Beneath the towering trees of Chapultepec Park, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico delivered another unforgettable day of world-class sport as the CSI5* 1.55m Trofeo Banorte unfolded in front of a spectacular, passionate crowd at Campo Marte. The sprawling grass arena, framed by one of the most electric atmospheres on tour, set the stage for a class that combined technical nuance with all-out speed, as 45 of the world’s best riders went head-to-head.
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It was Mexico’s own Eugenio Garza Perez who rose to the occasion, sending the home crowd into raptures with a sensational jump-off round aboard Chalouries PS. Stopping the clock in 36.55 seconds, his time proved unbeatable despite a stacked field of world-class challengers chasing him down to the very last rider.
“It is just such an incredible feeling to win here at one of the best shows in the world with the crowd behind you. You can feel them pushing you every step of the way. Gracias Mexico!”
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Designed by Anderson Lima, the course made full use of the expansive grass arena, inviting riders to attack while demanding precision at every turn. His flowing yet testing track struck the perfect balance – rewarding bravery and rhythm while ensuring the smallest margins could define the outcome.
Clear rounds came thick and fast in the opening phase, underlining the extraordinary depth of talent in the field. The home crowd found their voice early, erupting as Eugenio Garza Perez and Nicolas Pizarro delivered faultless performances, both beating the clock and leaving every rail intact to secure their places in the jump-off.
There was heartbreak too. Clara Pezzoli and Jappeloup produced a beautifully judged round 1, only to pick up a single time fault that denied them a place in the decider. Sophie Hinners and Lommers followed with another foot-perfect performance, but the clock proved unforgiving once again, with a single time penalty at the crucial moment ending their hopes.
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With 14 riders advancing, the jump-off promised fireworks – and it delivered. One by one, some of the fastest combinations in the sport stepped into the arena, pushing the pace to its limits. Victor Bettendorf and Max Kühner threw everything at the track, but none could match the pace set by Garza Perez, whose round combined accuracy, control and outright speed.
Top 5 Results – CSI5* 1.55mTrofeoBanorte
1st Place –
Eugenio Garza Perez & Chalouries PS
2nd Place – Cian O’Connor & Genghis Khan
3rd Place – Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve
4th Place – Piergiorgio Bucci & Cortez van’t Klein Asdonk Z
5th Place – Abdel Saïd & Wathnan Zasou vom Claashof
And with that, day three of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico draws to a close – the most exhilarating kaleidoscope of colour – as all eyes now turn to the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Mexico, Stage 2 of the championship race, kicking off at 1pm local time tomorrow. All can be watched on GCTV.
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