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Anticipation is already building in the bustling Mexican capital, which has proved to be a popular stage of the circuit since 2016.
The course of Campo Marte offers a magnificent setting where the best horses of the world face at 2,250 meters altitude.
However, Julien Epaillard, who beat defending champion Ben Maher in the first leg in Qatar, will not compete in the competition this weekend.
The absence of the Frenchman leaves the door open to personalities such as Maher, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Harrie Smolders and Scott Brash to overtake Epaillard in the 2019 title race.
The Brit Brash keeps fond memories of this stage of the tour after winning last year 's edition – impress the crowds with a memorable performance of emotion on Ursula, today' s retirement.
All runners are aware that a positive start to the season can yield fruit in the battle of glory, while a win will guarantee an express ticket for the super grand prix of the Longines Global Champions Tour at the Global Champions Playoffs in Prague in November.
Peder Fredricson, Lorenzo de Luca, Nicola Philippaerts and Olivier Philippaerts are just a sample of A-list pilots who will be exhibited in Mexico.
Meanwhile, the Shanghai Swans will look to continue their excellent start to the season in the new season of the World League of Champions (GCL) after winning the first victory in Doha thanks to Germany's Daniel Deusser and Sweden's Pius Schwizer.
The new enhanced tour will feature 20 stops in 2019, including the new venues, New York, Montreal and Stockholm – and will culminate with the playoffs at GC Prague from November 21-24.
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