Mexican Rider Wins Prestigious Hamburg Equestrian Derby

Hamburg, Germany — Mexican sub-lieutenant Andrés Azcárraga, a member of the equestrian team of the Secretariat of National Defense, has triumphed at the CSI5 Deutsches Spring Derby in Hamburg, Germany, the most prestigious equestrian tournament in the world.

Azcárraga, 32, secured victory alongside his 13-year-old mare, Atlántica du Soleil Z, in the International Show Jumping Competition (CSI5), a top-tier global event in the discipline. The win further solidifies his reputation as one of the sport’s elite competitors.

A Historic Victory

The Mexican duo clinched the B. Grimm Prize at the Al Shira'aa German Show Jumping & Dressage Derby 2025 by clearing a 1.50-meter jump in 39.98 seconds, outperforming Latvia’s Kristaps Neretnieks, who finished second with a time of 40.58 seconds. German rider Mario Stevens rounded out the podium with a time of 40.62 seconds.

Azcárraga, nephew of Mexican businessman Emilio Azcárraga, has previously represented Mexico at the Olympic Games. His father, Jaime Azcárraga Romandía, also competed in four Olympics (Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, and London 2012).

The Hamburg Spring Derby is widely regarded as the pinnacle of equestrian show jumping, making Azcárraga’s victory a landmark achievement for Mexican sports.

A Legacy of Excellence

With this win, Azcárraga continues a family tradition of equestrian excellence while carving out his own legacy in the sport. His performance in Hamburg underscores Mexico’s growing prominence in international show jumping.

The competition, held annually in Germany, attracts the world’s top riders, making Azcárraga’s triumph a significant milestone in his career.