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Gilles Thomas Charges to First in the €105,500 Cox Trophy CSI 5*

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.

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MEXICO DF, MEXICO – APRIL 17: Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico at Campo de Marte on April 17, 2026 in Mexico DF, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Oxer Sport)

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Gilles Thomas (BEL) & Qalista DN

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.

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LGCT Mexico City
– Mexico City, Mexico
– 17 April 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Simon Delestre (FRA) & Golden Boy DK

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

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– Mexico City, Mexico
– 17 April 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Jur Vrieling (NED) & Cornet Blue PS

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

Gilles Thomas (BEL) & Qalista DN

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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