Hamad Nasser al-Qadi stormed to Medium Tour victory while Mohamed Dhafi al-Marri (right) secured the Small Tour honours in the seventh leg of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour season on Friday. At the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s Outdoor Arena, al-Qadi and his 11-year-old mare Happy Tina topped the time sheets ahead of Faleh Suwead al-Ajami and Steyburn who finished second. Ambre De Beaufour was third fastest with Saeed Hamad Jumaa in the saddle as the 24-year-old rider extended his Medium Tour Championship lead. The Medium Tour team event was won by Team Exxonmobil which included three renowned riders, al-Ajami (Steyburn), Sheikh Khalifa al-Thani (Ierland Vdl) and Salmeen Sultan al-Suwaidi (Fiori LS). Al Salam Store came second while Alfardan took third place. Earlier, al-Marri and Destiny 297 clocked the fastest time to win the 110/115cm event. Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi (Bonne Chance) finished second as Mohamed Nasser al-Qadi (Galwaybay Merbreaker) came third.
December 29, 2023 | 11:32 PM