The connections of Ajman Stud’s Memphis 27 pose with the trophy after it clinched the Senior Championship Colt title during the 24th Qatar International Arabian Horse Show at the outdoor arena of the
Qatar Equestrian Federation yesterday. PICTURES: Juhaim

 

By Sports Reporter/Doha


Ajman Stud’s Memphis 27 clinched the title of the Senior Championship Colt during the 24th Qatar International Arabian Horse Show at the outdoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation yesterday. Fahad bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz al-Saud owned Lammah Al Fahadeah was the silver champion while Al Shaqab Stud’s Ghasham Al Shaqab was adjudged the bronze champion.
Memphis 27 had earlier edged out Ghasham Al Shaqab in Class 10A contest with an aggregate of 93.00 points each, but the former was declared the winner for better mobemnt in the arena.
Saudi Arabia’s Norma, a progeny of Ghazal Al Shaqab claimed the Senior Championship Fillies title ahead of Anood Al Nasser which is owned by Qatar’s Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser al-Thani. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Dalim al-Otaiabi owned Pinga finished third to take the bronze title.
The Junior Championship for Colts saw Saudi Arabia’s Loay Al Khalediah Althani take the Gold Medal while Al Shaqab Stud’s Hadidy Al Shaqab had to be content with the Silver Medal. Qatar’s Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalid al-Thani owned Asfoor Al Waab ensured two of the top three finishes for the host country by taking the bronze title.
The Junior Fillies title was won by Saudi Arabia’s Piacolla. Ajman Stud’s AJ Reeda was declared the Silver champion ahead of Mounira J, who had to settle for the bronze medal.
The Gold Medal winners were awarded with Mercedes E300 and ML 400 cars, while the silver medalists were given GMC Sierra Crew Cab SLE and Crew Cab 2500 Series. The bronze winners were gifted GMC Regular Cab SLE cars.Qatar’s Al Nasser Stud bred Ammar Al Nasser was awarded the Gold Champion Yearling Colt title, while Al Shaqab Stud’s Moneer Al Shaqab took the Silver medal and Kuwait’s Taj Al Fayyad brought home the Bronze champion title.
Sultanat Al Shaqab was adjudged the Gold Champion Yearling Filly, while Bohour Al Shaqab was declared the Silver Champion ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Hajer Al Muawd who took the Bronze title.
The championship for the Yearlings were introduced for the first in the competition and the winner took the first prize of QR100,000, the silver medallist was awarded QR50,000, while the bronze winner got QR25,000.  
Earlier in the day, Al Shaqab bred Fakhr Al Shaqab and IBN Naama Al Shaqab took the first two places in Class 13A Riding Class. Fakhr Al Shaqab with Lauren Wilkinson in the saddle, garnered 10 points to take the first place, while IBN Naama Al Shaqab (Sian Jones astride) was second with eight points.
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Faisal al-Thani owned Naama Al Shaqab (Elie Richmond up) took the top honours in Class 13B Riding Class, while Sian Jones owned and ridden Eminia was second.
In Class 10A, Saudi Arabia’s Lammah Al Fahadeah was adjudged the best looking Stallion in the four to six years category.
Lammah Al Fahadeah with a tally of 93.00 edged out Al Shaqab Stud’s Ghasham Al Shaqab who got identical points but lost out on movement to the Saudi challenger. Ghassan bin Saleh bin al-Muzaidi was third with 91.83 points.
Al Nayfat Stud continued the winning trend for Saudi Arabia with Mascot Des Alpes (92.00 points) clinching the Class 10B for Stallions. Al Shahania Stud’s Jamil Al Shahania was second with 91.50 points, while Nawar Al Safinat bagged 90.50 points to take the third place.
In Class 11 for Mares seven to 10 years, Ajman Stud’s Memphis 27 was adjudged the winner with an aggregate of 93.38 points, while Mountassar Al Zobair (92.25) and Bashir Al Shaqab (91.38) finished second and third respectively.