Mohamed Khalifa al-Baker claimed the top honours in Big Tour class of the 6th leg of Longines Hathab - Qatar Equestrian Tour at the outdoor arena of Qatar Equestrian Federation yesterday.
Al-Baker astride bay stud Lissabon 56 completed two flawlessly rounds in the 145/150cm class with a time of 41.94 and 35.15secs respectively and take home a prize of QR25,000.
Cyrine Cherif had to be content with the runners-up spot after she finished in 41.13 and 36.72secs on bay mare I’am Moerhoeve’s Princess while Khalid Mohamed al-Emadi astride dark bay gelding Little Lord Pezi 2 was third in 44.12 and 36.80secs in the two phases, respectively.
Earlier in the Amateur class, Mohamed Eisa al-Bukhari stood out riding BCO Come on Boy Z clocking 44.57 and 21.20secs. Ali Abdulla al-Muhannadi claimed the runners-up spot astride Kroaat Van Orchid’s finishing in 40.06 and 22.97secs. Amer Hamad al-Mansoori with Levant Van De Veldho was third in 41.15 and 23.07secs, respectively.
The Open class was claimed by Mohamed Dhafi al-Marri on Destiny 297 (43.52 & 20.82secs) ahead of Hamad Nasser al-Qadi on Hugo Z (44.68 & 20.94secs). Hamad Towain al-Marri was third riding Baron Z H (44.29 & 21.12secs).
Amateur class podium finishers pose with Dr Dafi Nasser al-Ardi, Chairman of the Medical Committee and Abdullah al-Qashouti, Media Director of the tournament.
Mohamed Khalifa al-Baker celebrates with his bay stud Lissabon 56 after winning the Big Tour class during the sixth round of the Longines Hathab - Qatar Equestrian Tour at the outdoor arena of Qatar Equestrian Federation yesterday.