Strong Competition Marks Opening of Second Round of Al Shaqab Show Jumping League
Mdmar – Doha – QNA
The second round of the Al Shaqab Show Jumping League got underway today, organised by Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, over two days at the Longines Outdoor Arena. Riders are competing across various categories for a combined prize pool of QAR 185,000 in cash and prizes.
The opening day featured four competitions over obstacle heights ranging from 40cm to 130cm. Abdulaziz Khalid Al Bukhari claimed the Young Riders Champions title in the 130cm competition, which was held in a single round against the clock and attracted 30 riders.
Al Bukhari took first place aboard Luca in a faultless time of 62.94 seconds. Saad Ahmed Al Saad finished second on Craquant de Mazin in 65.50 seconds, also without faults, while Fares Saad Al Qahtani came third aboard Gaia in 66.63 seconds, likewise recording a clear round.
In the Future Champions competition over 110cm, held under a two-phase special format with 49 riders taking part, Sultan Jassim Al Suwaidi claimed both first and second place. He clocked 26.75 seconds aboard Khulaise and 27.04 seconds on Ershi, while Noura Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi finished third on Twinkle in 27.99 seconds.
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The 40cm preliminary competition attracted 54 riders and was held in a single round without time being taken into account for placings. Meanwhile, the 80cm preliminary competition, held under the optimum time format with 103 riders participating, was won by Sultan Mohammed Al Suwaidi aboard Violet van het Kuitsehof, finishing just 0.08 seconds from the optimum time.
Al Reem Hamza Al Kuwari finished second aboard Mangana 98, 0.12 seconds from the optimum time, while Maryam Abdulazim Al Abdulwahab took third place on Mani, with a difference of 0.33 seconds.
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The second round continues tomorrow, Saturday, with four competitions. The programme begins at 12:30pm with the 60cm preliminary competition, which offers prizes in kind. The Amateur Tour over 100cm follows at 3:55pm, featuring a points-accumulation competition with a Joker and a cash prize of QAR 15,000.
The evening programme includes the Junior Riders Champions competition over 120cm at 6:20pm, held under a two-phase special format with QAR 35,000 in prize money. The round concludes with the Al Shaqab Champions competition over 140cm at 7:55pm, offering QAR 70,000 in prize money.
The Al Shaqab League is organised as part of the organisation’s efforts to develop show jumping and provide riders of all levels with opportunities to gain experience and strengthen their competitive abilities.
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