The podium winners of the Small and Medium tours with officials.
Doha: Sultan Salem Al Naemi and Hussain Saeed Haidan yesterday clinched individual honours while ExxonMobil won the team event on the opening day of the seventh round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour.
At the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s Indoor Arena, Al Naemi prevailed in the Small Tour round after completing a flawless routine astride Al Shaqab-owned 10-year-old mare Higgs to rise to the top of the points table.
The duo completed the round in 50.88 secs to top the podium yesterday.
Following his win, Al Naemi expressed his delight, stating that his victory was achieved thanks to the good preparation - helped by facilities provided by Al Shaqab.
Quick Step, with Ghanim Nasser AL Qadi in the saddle, came second in 51.14 secs while Mohammed Dhafi Al Marri, who guided Sandro Girl in another error-free ride, finished third in 53.06 secs.
Meanwhile, Haidan clinched his third win in the season to extend his lead in the Medium Tour.
Haidan and his 13-year-old gelding Viahipi D’Auzay completed the phases in 37.92 secs and 27.22 secs respectively, making no errors as they topped a 33-entry field to win the event.
Little Lord Pezi 2, ridden by Khalid Mohammed Al Emadi, came second while Faleh Suwead Al Ajami completed the podium following his ride with Larko Denfer.
The winners of the team event, ExxonMobil included Haidan (Viahipi D’Auzay), Al Qadi (Morocco) and AL Ajami (Steyburn). Team Al Fardan came second while Al Kass finished third.
The second and final day of the seventh round today will see the Open and Big Tour Classes taking place, along with Future Riders classes.
The popular Tour includes 14 rounds that will take place at both Qatar Equestrian Federation and the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, and will continue until April.
Small Tour | Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 | 100/115 cm | Prize Money QR20,000
(Rank, Horse, Rider, Faults, Time)
1: Higgs, Sultan Salem Al Naemi 0 50.88 secs
2: Quick Step, Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi 0 51.14
3: Sandro Girl, Mohammed Dhafi Al Marri 0 53.06
4: Galwaybay Merbreaker, Mohammed Nasser Al Qadi 0 53.55
5: Guilder's Empire Of The Sun, Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi 0 53.93
Medium Tour | Table A, Special Two phases, Art. 274.2.5 | 120/135 cm | Prize Money QR30,000
(Rank, Horse, Rider, Phase 1, Phase 2, Total faults)
1: Viahipi D'auzay, Hussain Saeed Haidan (0) 37.92 Secs, (0) 27.22 Secs, 0
2: Little Lord Pezi 2, Khalid Mohammed Al Emadi (0) 44.34, (0) 28.21, 0
3: Larko Denfer, Faleh Suwead Al Ajami (0) 41.65, (0) 29.18, 0
4: Morocco, Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi (0) 42.54, (0) 29.31, 0
5: Peppercrack K, Abdulaziz Ahmad Al Mohannadi (0) 41.10, (0) 32.22, 0
Medium Tour | Table A, Special Two phases, Art. 274.2.5 | 120/135 cm | Prize Money QR30,000
1: Team ExxonMobil, Time: 56.53, Faults: 0
(Horse, Rider, Phase 1, Phase 2, Total faults)
Viahipi D'auzay, Hussain Saeed Haidan (0) 37.92, (0) 27.22, 0
Morocco, Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi (0) 42.54, (0) 29.31, 0
Steyburn, Faleh Suwead Al Ajami (0) 37.66, (8) 30.86, 8
2: Team Al Fardan, Time: 61.32 secs, Faults: 4
Lissabon 56, Mohammed Khalifa Albaker (0) 40.56, (0) 32.53, 0
Miss Chili, Mohammed Saeed Haidan (4) 38.49, (0) 28.79, 4
3: Team Al Kass, Time: 70.05 secs, Faults (6)
Bonhomme D'orval, Mohammed Jabor Al Naimi (2) 46.42, (0) 34.51, 2
Gop Stop, Khalid Sanad Al Nuaimi (0) 44.20, (4) 35.54, 4
Green, Jaber Rashid Al Amri (0) 44.75, (12) 37.20, 12
