The former Tu Mundo Ecuestre Latin Ranking leader shone once again, and Yuri Mansur delivered in the most competitive Grand Prix of the morning.
Yuri Mansur (BRA), former Tu Mundo Ecuestre Latin Ranking leader and current No. 6 in the standings, claimed the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix at the Longines Global Future Champions at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, designed by Peter Schumacher (GER), with 56 combinations on course, 13 qualifiers for the jump-off, and 12 returning, with €28,200 in prize money. Mansur crossed the finish in 40.84 seconds to take the win.
Incanto VDL is a 13-year-old bay KWPN gelding (Kannan x Indoctro), owned by Pegase Equestrian BV, an experienced horse that delivered speed and precision in the demanding Dutch jump-off.
Harry Charles (GBR), Olympic medallist, finished second with Ballypatrick Tiberius, a 10-year-old bay OS stallion (Caligula x Messenger) owned by Gaspard Maksud, Jane Young and Laura Smith, clocking 41.83 seconds, continuing his extraordinary week in Valkenswaard. Lars Kersten (NED) completed the podium with Carmen H Z, a 10-year-old chestnut Zangersheide mare (Cicero Z van Paemel x Air Jordan) owned by Ger Poels, stopping the clock at 42.10 seconds.
Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) finished fourth with H5 Chilipepper Z, a 10-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Crunch x Diarado) owned by H5 Sport Horses LLC, in 42.24 seconds, and stayed ringside immediately after his round to cheer on his family member Sara María Hank Guerreiro, who finished ninth with the last clear round of the jump-off in 47.09 seconds. João Victor Castro (BRA) rounded out the Top 5 with Giulia Hoy, a 10-year-old bay SF mare (Litchi Hoy x Tlaloc M) owned by Ecurie François Mathy and PR Sporthorses SRL, completing her round in 42.70 seconds.
Latin & Pan American Presence
A Latin victory for Yuri Mansur (BRA), the top Latin and Pan American performer of the day. Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) fourth and João Victor Castro (BRA) fifth. Zayna Rizvi (USA) seventh in 43.39 seconds, Sara María Hank Guerreiro (MEX) ninth with the last clear round in 47.09 seconds, Javier Fernández (MEX) thirtieth with 4 faults, Constanza Hofmann Wagemann (CHI) thirty-third with 5 faults, Eduardo Menezes (BRA) thirty-fifth with 6 faults, Anna Dryden (USA) forty-second with 10 faults, Jacinta Errázuriz (CHI) forty-fifth with 12 faults. Natalie Dean (USA) retired, as did Alexandra Crown (USA) and Karina Johannpeter (BRA).
Top 5 Results — CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix | Longines Global Future Champions — Tops International Arena Valkenswaard 2026
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | R1 | Jump-Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Mansur (BRA) 🇧🇷 | Incanto VDL | 0 | 0 / 40.84 |
| 2 | Harry Charles (GBR) 🇬🇧 | Ballypatrick Tiberius | 0 | 0 / 41.83 |
| 3 | Lars Kersten (NED) 🇳🇱 | Carmen H Z | 0 | 0 / 42.10 |
| 4 | Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) 🇲🇽 | H5 Chilipepper Z | 0 | 0 / 42.24 |
| 5 | João Victor Castro (BRA) 🇧🇷 | Giulia Hoy | 0 | 0 / 42.70 |
