For the second successive day, Salmeen Sultan al-Suwaidi stole the show at the 12th and last leg of the Hathab Equestrian Tour. After having won the Big Tour class on the opening day, the Qatari rider repeated the feat yesterday, guiding the veteran 19-year-old grey gelding Cantaro 32 to a convincing win at the Al Shaqab arena.
After six months of gruelling competition, the overall winners in various categories will be declared today, with riders having collected points from the last rounds. And Salmeen increased his chances of overall Big Tour title with back-to-back wins. Salmeen and Cantaro 32 cantered to victory in 72.01 seconds, with the rider picking up QR4,200 in prize money. Nasser al-Ghazali was second astride Aslan 69, followed by Faleh Suwead al-Ajami on Carport in third.
In the Medium Tour, the pair of Mohamed Saeed Haidan and 14-year-old mare Apple Bee secured their second successive victory. The duo finished the round fastest in 58.98 secs, well ahead of runner-up Saeed Nasser al-Qadi astride Daydreamer EC, who came home in 62.45 secs. Mohamed Sultan al-Suwaidi took third spot with Numero Uno T in 64.21 secs. 
Meanwhile, Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi won the Small Tour class with 12-year-old gelding Henrico. The duo was in top form as they cleared the hurdles in 52.94 secs. Ghanim also took the third spot with Fudine. Khalifa Abdulla al-Khaldi and Dusty finished second.
The QR1mn equestrian series, which was launched last year, has received overwhelming response and the competition has gained immense popularity. Today the competitions will be held in both showjumping and dressage, after which the overall winners will be crowned. 
Hathab, meaning ‘Canter’ in Arabic, is an initiative launched by Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani. The series is open for Qatari nationals and also to residents of Qatar. The event is being conducted jointly by Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Al Shaqab.
Results
Big Tour, Table A, Two rounds with jump off (1st Rnd), Art. 273.3.4.1+ 4.4, 130/145 cm, Prize Money: QR15,000 
1. Salmeen Sultan al-Suwaidi. Horse: Cantaro 32. Time: 72.01secs. Prize Money: QR4,200
2. Nasser al-Ghazali. Aslan 69. 73.73 secs. QR3,375
3. Faleh Suwead al-Ajami. Carport. 75.17 secs. QR2,625
Medium Tour, Table A, Two rounds with jump off (1st Rnd), Art. 273.3.4.1+ 4.4, 120/130 cm, Prize Money:QR 10,000
1. Mohamed Saeed Haidan. Horse: APPLE BEE. Time: 58.98 secs. Prize money: QR2,500
2. Saeed Nasser al-Qadi. Daydreamer EC. 62.45 secs. QR2,000
3. Mohmed Sultan al-Suwaidi. Numero Uno T. 64.21 secs. QR1,500
Small Tour, Table A, Two rounds with jump off (1st Rnd), Art. 273.3.4.1+ 4.4, 100/115 cm, Prize Money: QR 5,000
1. Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi. Horse: Henrico. Time: 52.94 secs. Prize money: QR1,250
2. Khalifa Abdulla al-Khaldi. Dusty. 54.77 secs. QR1,000
3. Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi. Fudine. 57.89 secs. QR 750
Future rider, Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1, 85/100 cm
1. Mutlaq Ali al-Hajri. Horse: Super Girl. Time: 48.14 secs.
2. Tamim Nasser al-Qadi. Golden Grove Solitaire . 48.41 secs.
3. Saoud Saqr al-Hajri. Mickey Blue Eyes. 51.14 secs.
Future rider, Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1, 70/85 cm
1. Hamad Adel al-Saegh. Horse: Joly’s Arno. Time: 29.62 secs.
2. Fahad Abdulkarim Abed. Kashmir. 30.42 secs.
3. Abdullah Khalid al-Bukhari. Emma. 32.43 secs.

Today’s Schedule
8:30am: Dressage Level 1 (QR10,000)
9:30am: Dressage Level 2 (QR5,000)
2pm: Small Tour Two rounds with jump off (2nd Rnd) 100/115 273.3.4.1+ 4.4 (QR15,000)
4pm: Medium Tour Two rounds with jump off (2nd Rnd) 120/130 273.3.4.1+ 4.4 (QR20,000)
6:30pm: Big Tour Two rounds with jump off (2nd Rnd) 130/145 273.3.4.1+ 4.4 (QR40,000)