Breakthrough Victories: Three Continents, Three Winners

Iron Dames Rider Claims First World Cup Victory

CSI5*-W Verona

Sophie Hinners secured her first World Cup victory in Verona riding Iron Dames My Prins. The German rider, who only began partnering with the horse in July, demonstrated the rapid development of their partnership with a masterful performance. The win adds another chapter to the growing success story of the Iron Dames riders this season.

Britain's Ben Maher continued his exceptional recent form, claiming second place with the rapidly-rising 10-year-old Point Break. The pair's performance follows their 160 victory in Lyon the previous weekend, and notably, Point Break has now climbed to within just two Elo points of Greya as the highest-rated 10-year-old in the world. With a career clear rate of 52% at 5* 160 level (13 clears from 25 rounds), Point Break is showing all the hallmarks of a future superstar.

Home Victory Delights Mexican Crowd

CSI5* Monterrey

The Mexican leg of the World Cup series saw home rider Andres Azcarraga claim an emotional first 5* 160 victory with Contendros 2. The consistent Emanuele Camilli and Odense Odeveld secured another second place finish - their fourth at this level. The 10-year-old Odense Odeveld continues to impress, now ranking as the sixth highest-rated horse of his age globally.

Christian Ahlmann's promising nine-year-old Dourkhan Hero Z, a former World Championship silver medalist as a seven-year-old, made a significant breakthrough by entering the top 10 rated horses of his age category after two fourth-place finishes in the 5* classes.

Matz Makes His Mark

CSI5*-W Toronto

Alex Matz achieved a milestone victory in Toronto, securing his first 5* 160 win aboard Ikigai. The American rider dominated the show, also collecting victories in the World Cup qualifier with Ikigai and additional wins on Cashew CR. Canada's Tiffany Foster took second place with Electrique, while McLain Ward and Ilex completed the podium.