Doha, Qatar, – Tour 4 of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed today at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI5*, CSI3*, CSI1* and CSICh-B categories.
Saudi riders delivered a dominant day across the arenas. Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA) won the CSI3* 1.45m Faults & Time (LR-D) with Quisandro, and later added a major CSI5* placing. In CSI1*, Saudi riders set the pace again as Abdullah Abdul Aziz Al Alsheik (KSA) won the CSI1* 1.25m Faults & Time with Lalla Aicha, ahead of Mohammed Aldalaan (KSA) in second. Fahad Alshammari (KSA) also returned to the top step of the podium, winning the CSI1* 1.15m Faults & Time* with Le Garde. The American headline came in the CSI5* Jump-Off, where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) won the CSI5* 1.55m Jump-Off (LR-A) with Bull Run’s Jireh. In the earlier CSI5* 1.45m class, Philipp Weishaupt (GER) secured victory with Karaldo, while Eve Jobs (USA) finished third with Kannandillo. Italy was also in focus as Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) produced a strong double in the CSI3* 1.40m Jump-Off, taking both first and second with Diarouge Blue PS and Chabrello PS, and later added another top placing in CSI3* action. The day’s spectacle came in the CSI5* 1.50m Six Bar, where Millie Allen (GBR) took the win with Quickly D vh Ijzerenlindehof.*
Qatari Riders
Qatari riders recorded notable home placings across the international classes. Faleh Suwead Al Ajami (QAT) finished second in the CSI3* 1.45m Faults & Time (LR-D) with Wathnan Qapella, while Saad Ahmed S A Al Saad (QAT) placed fourth in the CSI3* 1.40m Jump-Off with Craquante de Mazin. In CSI1*, Mohammed Yousef Al Jaber (QAT) placed fourth in the CSI1* 1.25m Faults & Time with Christa 27, and Qatar also featured in the CSICh-B results with multiple top-four placings.
Sheikh Talal bin Khalid Al Thani, Assistant Director of the H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix:
“Attention will turn tomorrow to the conclusion of this distinguished championship, where we will witness the crowning of the winners of the Grand Prix of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix, in an anticipated moment that encapsulates four tours filled with competition and excellence, and crowns the journey of a championship that has confirmed its strong presence since its very first edition. This remarkable success comes as a result of the sound planning and execution and the strength of competition, which reflects our ability to host and organize major championships to the highest international standards.”
Results
CSI5* 1.55m Jump-Off (LR-A) | Winner: Kristen Vanderveen (USA) – Bull Run’s Jireh | 0 | 75.20 (First Round) / 40.14 (Jump-off)
CSI5* 1.50 Six Bar Competition | Winner: Millie Allen (GBR) – Quickly D vh Ijzerenlindehof | 0 (across rounds)
CSI5* 1.45m Faults & Time (LR-D) | Winner: Philipp Weishaupt (GER) – Karaldo | 0 | 59.87
CSI3* 1.45m Faults & Time (LR-D) | Winner: Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA) – Quisandro | 0 | 60.55
CSI3* 1.40m Jump-Off | Winner: Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) – Diarouge Blue PS | 0 | 72.61 (First Round) / 37.06 (Jump-off)
CSI1* 1.25m Faults & Time | Winner: Abdullah Abdul Aziz Al Alsheik (KSA) – Lalla Aicha | 0 | 55.41
CSI1* 1.15m Faults & Time | Winner: Fahad Alshammari (KSA) – Le Garde | 0 | 53.13
CSICh-B 1.05m Special Two-Phase | Winner: Halah Alrasheed (KSA) – Cruising On The Ridge | 0 | 28.02 (Phase I) / 23.68 (Phase II)
National Competition 0.80m Optimum Time | Winner: Ghanim Thamer Al Maadadi – Kroaat | 0 | 52.02
Millie Allen (GBR), winner of CSI5* 1.50m Six Bar Competition:
“I’m so happy. Quickly has never done a Six Bar before, so I wasn’t sure how she would take to it, but she loved it. She just needs a little confidence going in, but once you’re in, she picks up the pace and finds it very easy.”
Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA), winner of the CSI3* 1.45m Faults & Time:
“Quisandro was really good today. Actually, he is not a speed horse; normally, he can win a Jump-off class. But today I decided to try. He did his best, I did my best, and it worked. He was very good. I’m really happy for Quisandro today. The more he jumps here in Doha, the better he is.”
Schedule & results: https://online.equipe.com/shows/76603
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