Grand Prix Day at Al Shaqab: Tour 1 Wraps Up the Opening Weekend of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026
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The final day features CSI1 and CSI2 Grand Prix classes, culminating in the CSI4 155 cm Grand Prix Jump-Off as the tour’s feature competition. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and President of the Organising Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour, awarded the winners of the CSI4* Grand Prix at H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix.
Doha, Qatar, 4 January 2026 – The H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 concluded today at Al Shaqab as Tour 1 wraps up its opening weekend, delivering a full programme of CSI1*, CSI2* and CSI4* competition as part of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) 2026.
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Running from 2–4 January, Tour 1 offered a total prize fund of €538,000. Across the full four-tour H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix series, prize money totals €3,303,000, bringing international and regional riders together at one of Qatar’s leading equestrian venues.
Day 3 Programme (Final Day)
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Day 3 featured competition across two arenas, including: CSI2* 135 cm (Table C), CSI2* 130 cm (Faults & Time), CSI4* 145 cm (Special Two-Phase), CSI1* 115 cm (Faults & Time), CSI1* 130 cm Grand Prix (Jump-Off), CSI2* 145 cm Grand Prix (Jump-Off), and the CSI4* 155 cm Grand Prix (Jump-Off) as the day’s feature class.
Day 3 Competition Highlights
The final day delivered a strong close to Tour 1, with riders contesting technical courses and fast-paced formats across CSI1*, CSI2* and CSI4* levels. The day’s programme was built toward the 3 Grand Prix, one per category, with the Jump-Off creating excitement in the crowd. The highlight was the CSI4* 155 cm Grand Prix with Jump-Off as the main competition of the Tour’s closing day.
Key results – Day 3 (official)
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CSI4* Grand Prix – Jump-Off (1.55m) | Winner: Harry Charles (GBR) – Casquo Blue | 0 penalties | 81.22 (Round 1) / 38.20 (Jump-Off) | Prize: €60,000
CSI2* Grand Prix – Jump-Off (1.45m) | Winner: Oliver Fletcher (GBR) – Cajus 42 | 0 penalties | 80.93 (Round 1) / 33.59 (Jump-Off) | Prize: €9,600
CSI4* Special Two-Phase (1.45m) | Winner: Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) – Vasco 118 | 0 penalties | 42.79 (Phase I) / 31.12 (Phase II) | Prize: €7,250
CSI2* Table C (1.35m) | Winner: Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) – Chabrello PS | 66.71 | Prize: €2,000
CSI2* Faults & Time (1.30m) | Winner: Faris Saad A H Al Qahtani (QAT) – Cavallina 13 | 0 penalties | 56.65 | Prize: €1,250
CSI1* Grand Prix – Jump-Off (1.30m) | Winner: Hussain Said A M Haidan (QAT) – D Saucedo | 0 penalties | 70.59 (Round 1) / 32.36 (Jump-Off) | Prize: €2,500
CSI1* Faults & Time (1.15m) | Winner: Abdul Aziz Jassim A J Al Thani (QAT) – Gabbana M | 0 penalties | 49.21 | Prize: €1,250
Harry Charles (GBR), winner of the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix Jump-Off:
“It’s a fantastic way to start the year. Winning the first Grand Prix of the season and achieving our first Grand Prix victory together makes it very special. The course was well designed and challenging, with the time allowed encouraging riders to take risks in the jump-off. It came down to very fine margins, and I’m extremely pleased to come out on top in such a competitive field.”
What’s Next
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The H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix continues with Tour 2 (8–10 January) at Al Shaqab, as the four-tour series progresses within the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 season.
Looking ahead, the Doha Equestrian Tour continues with HH The Amir’s Sword, taking place from 11-14 February at Al Shaqab. Qatar’s most prestigious equestrian festival, held under the patronage of HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will feature top-level competition across CSI5, CSI3-W, CSI1*, CSIJ, CSICh and CDI1* classes, with a total prize fund of €2,079,000. Bringing together many of the world’s leading riders and horses, HH The Amir’s Sword stands as a pinnacle moment in Qatar’s sporting calendar, celebrating elite performance alongside the nation’s equestrian heritage.
Partners
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The event 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, and Education Above All as the Official Humanitarian Partner.
About H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix
The H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix is comprised of four Tours. Tours 2, 3 and 4 will include the FEI Group VII qualifiers, 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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