From Morning Speed to Evening Spotlight: Tour 2 Day 2 Delivers at Al Shaqab
Tour 2 of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix continues at the Longines Areana at Al Shaqab with top-level results across CSI1*, CSI3* and CSI5*, building toward tonight’s CSI5* Six Bars under the lights.
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Tour 2 of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 continued today at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, delivering a packed Day 2 programme across three arenas as part of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) 2026 season. Running from 8-10 January, Tour 2 welcomes more than 240 riders, with overall series prize money exceeding €3.3 million, as the championship steps up with CSI5* and CSI3* sport alongside CSI1* and National Championship competition.
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Friday’s schedule kept the tempo high from early morning through to the evening session, with speed formats, immediate jump-offs, and big-class intensity setting the tone ahead of one of the weekend’s most anticipated highlights: the CSI5* “Six Bars” – a crowd-favorite test of scope, bravery, and control.
Day 2 Programme (Friday, 9 January)
Day 2 featured a full programme across three arenas, including: CSI1* 1.15m (Faults & Time) in the Longines Indoor Arena, CSI3* 1.30m (Special Two-Phase) in the Longines Outdoor Arena, CSI3* 1.45m (Faults & Time) in the Longines Outdoor Arena, CSIY-B 1.25m (Special Two-Phase) in the Longines Indoor Arena, CSI1* 1.25m (Faults & Time) in the Longines Indoor Arena, CSI3* 1.40m (Immediate Jump-Off) in the Second Outdoor Arena, CSI5* 1.45m (Faults & Time) in the Longines Outdoor Arena, and CSN 0.80m (Optimum Time) in the Longines Indoor Arena – with the evening continuing with CSI5* 1.55m (Jump-Off) and the headline CSI5* “Six Bars” class.
Day 2 Highlights
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Day 2 underlined the depth of Tour 2: CSI3* classes rewarded rhythm and accuracy at speed, while CSI5* sport delivered fine margins and elite pressure from start to finish. Across the day’s results, the competitive picture stayed wide open, with multiple nations on the podium, and Qatar’s riders continuing to make a strong impact in front of the home crowd.
A notable storyline emerged in the CSI3* Immediate Jump-Off, where Hasan Senturk (TUR) produced a rare one-two finish with two horses, illustrating just how decisive fractions of a second can be in this format.
Qatar also recorded another productive day overall: two wins at CSI1* and youth level, a CSI3* runner-up finish, and multiple top five placings across categories, a steady signal of local strength as the weekend builds toward Grand Prix Day.
Key Results – Day 2
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CSI5* – Jump-Off – 1.55m (LR-B) | Winner: Max Kühner (AUT) – Eic Quantum Robin V | 0 Penalties | 66.90 (Round 1) / 41.42 (Jump-Off) | Prize: €26,500
CSI5* – Six Bar Competition 1.50m | Winner: Megane Moissonnier (FRA) – Chacarija PS | Faultless across all rounds | Prize: €5,600 | (2nd: Roberto Previtali (ITA) – Chaquano PS | 4 faults in final round | €4,400; 3rd: Duarte Seabra (POR) – Fernhill Leonardo | Withdrew in final round | €3,400)
CSI5* 1.45m (Faults & Time) | Winner: Millie Allen (GBR) – Quick Diamant HR | 0 Penalties | 59.58 | Prize: €7,250
CSI3* 1.45m (Faults & Time) | Winner: Philipp Weishaupt (GER) – Karaldo | 0 Penalties | 58.47 | Prize: €7,250
CSI3* 1.40m (Immediate Jump-Off) | Winner: Hasan Senturk (TUR) – Elzas | 0 Penalties | 75.83 (Round 1) / 33.52 (Jump-Off) | Prize: €2,500
CSI3* 1.30m (Special Two-Phase) | Winner: Ismail Osama El Borai (EGY) – Incredible Z | 0 Penalties | 38.30 (Phase I) / 27.83 (Phase II) | Prize: €1,250
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CSI1* 1.25m (Faults & Time) | Winner: Fatima Mohanad Alkishawi (EGY) – Quintalou | 0 Penalties | 56.37 | Prize: €1,500
CSI1* 1.15m (Faults & Time) | Winner: Ali Omar A H Al Ansari (QAT) – Nikita Eindeken Z | 0 Penalties | 48.75 | Prize: €1,250
CSIY-B 1.25m (Special Two-Phase) | Winner: Abdulla Khalid Al Julandani (QAT) – Nuance van het Groeshof | 0 Penalties | 35.19 (Phase I) / 31.56 (Phase II)
National Competition – Optimum Time – 0.80 m | Winner: Khalifa Abdulla Al Sulaiti – Guedzanotte | 0 Penalties | 49.82
Ismail Osama El Borai (EGY), winner of the CSI3* – 1.30m (Special Two-Phase):
“It was a very smooth course today. The second phase felt quick before I went in, so I knew I had to ride a bit faster and it all came together. Yesterday was a strong, confidence-building start for my mare, and it gives us a good platform for what’s next.”
Philipp Weishaupt (GER), winner of the CSI3* – 1.45m (Faults and Time):
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“I felt amazing today, I had a super feeling on Karaldo. He’s a very quick horse. I was a touch slow early on, but I made the difference in the turns and the split time towards the end, so I’m very happy to take this CSI3* 1.45m victory.”
Millie Allen (GBR), winner of the CSI5* – 1.45m (Faults and Time):
“Quick Diamant HR loves this arena and she’s a real pleasure to ride. I’m very grateful to get to ride on her.”
Provisional Series Rankings (After Tour 1)
CSI1* Rankings (Total Prize Money: €100,000)
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Qatar leads the CSI1* standings after Tour 1, with Hussain Said A M Haidan (QAT) on top with 20 points, followed by Saad Ahmed S A Al Saad (QAT) on 17 and Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi (QAT) on 15. The top group shows strong local consistency across the opening week, underlining how competitive the CSI1* division is for regional riders as the Tour progresses. The international presence is also visible in the top five, with Jean Francois Rondoux (FRA) currently 4th on 13 points and Bisher Kayali (JOR) 5th on 12 points, adding extra depth to the race for the top placements.
CSI4*/5* Rankings (Total Prize Money: €500,000)
The CSI4*/5* rankings reflect a high-intensity international battle from the outset, with Harry Charles (GBR) leading the standings on 40 points, ahead of Scott Brash (GBR) on 34, while Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj (THA) holds 3rd on 30. The top five is completed by Anastasia Nielsen (MON) on 26 and Ines Joly (FRA) on 24, highlighting just how tight the margins are at the top level going into the heart of Tour 2. Qatar is also represented on the table, led by Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani (QAT) placed 16th on 2 points, as local riders continue to build points against a strong elite field.
What’s Next
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Tour 2 concludes on Saturday, 10 January, with Grand Prix Day across categories, including the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix (jump-off) and the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix (jump-off), alongside the CSI1* 1.30m Grand Prix (jump-off).
Partners
The inaugural edition of the championship is organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Al Shaqab, and the Qatar Olympic Committee, in partnership with Qatar Airways as Official Airline Partner, United Development Company (UDC) as Complementary Partner, Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Group as Transport Partner, Al Kass Sports Channels as Broadcast Partner, Education Above All as the Official Humanitarian Partner, Hamad Medical Center as Official Medical Partner and Ooredoo as Official Telecom Partner.
About H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix
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H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix is delivered as a four-tour international series. Tours 2, 3 and 4 include FEI Group VII qualifying classes, supporting regional riders in their pathway to higher-level international competition.
About the Doha Equestrian Tour
Inaugurated in 2025, the Doha Equestrian Tour is a premium international show jumping series hosted at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, one of the world’s leading equestrian venues. The Tour brings together elite riders, world-class horses, and top-level competition, combining sporting excellence with a refined event experience. Its mission is to reinforce Doha’s position as a global equestrian hub while promoting performance, horsemanship, and the highest standards of organisation, integrity, and international competition.
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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
