Doha: The H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 continued today at Al Shaqab as Tour 1 entered its second day of competition, bringing together international and regional riders across CSI1, CSI2 and CSI4* categories as part of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) 2026.
Running from 2–4 January, Tour 1 offers a total prize fund of €538,000. Across the full four-tour H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix series, prize money totals €3,303,000, with Tours 1 and 2 welcoming 248 riders competing with 524 horses.
Day 2 Programme
Day 2 featured a full schedule across both arenas, including CSI2* 135 cm (Faults & Time), CSI1* 115 cm (Faults & Time), CSI4* 145 cm (Faults & Time), CSI1* 125 cm (Faults & Time), CSI2* 145 cm (Faults & Time), CSI2* 130 cm (Special Two-Phase), and the CSI4* 150 cm Jump-Off class as the day’s highlight.
Day 2 (3 January) – Competition Highlights
Day 2 delivered competitive performances across CSI1, CSI2 and CSI4* classes, with riders contesting technical and fast-paced courses across both the Indoor Arena and Outdoor Arena.
Key results – Day 2 (official):
CSI4* 1.50m (Jump-Off) – Winner: Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA) | Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior | 0 penalties | 80.77 (First Round) / 39.95 (Jump Off)
CSI4* 1.45m (Faults & Time) – Winner: Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) – Vasco 118 | 0 penalties | 65.34
CSI2* 1.45m (Faults & Time) – Winner: Millie Allen (GBR) – Quick Diamant HR | 0 penalties | 64.86
CSI2* 1.35m (Faults & Time) – Winner: Mohamed Elshenawy (EGY) – Kamelia DS | 0 penalties | 65.44
CSI2* 1.30m (Two-Phase) – Winner: Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA) – Dr Scarpo | 0 penalties | 28.17 (Phase 1) / 32.44 (Phase 2)
CSI1* 1.25m (Faults & Time) – Winner: Bader Alfard (KSA) – Murdock | 0 penalties | 58.38
CSI1* 1.15m (Faults & Time) – Winner: Ali Omar A H Al Ansari (QAT) – Nikita Eindeken Z | 0 penalties | 52.60
Abdullah Alsharbatly, rider, KSA (CSI4* – 1.50m):
“It’s been a fantastic day – two wins with two different horses is always special. Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior was exceptional in the 1.50m jump-off, and Dr Scarpo was equally sharp and responsive in the earlier round. I’m really pleased with how both horses performed”
Ali Omar A H Al Ansari, rider, QAT (CSI1* – 1.15m):
“It’s a great feeling to win here at Al Shaqab. Nikita Eindeken Z jumped with confidence, and everything came together for a clear round. We’re happy with this result and will keep building through the weekend.”
What’s Next – Day 3 (Final Day, 4 January)
Tour 1 concludes tomorrow with a full programme including CSI2* 135 cm (Table C), CSI2* 130 cm (Faults & Time), CSI4* 145 cm (Special Two-Phase), CSI1* 130 cm GP (Jump-Off), CSI2* 145 cm GP (Jump-Off), and the CSI4* 155 cm GP (Jump-Off) as the final feature class.
The event is organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Al Shaqab, and the Qatar Olympic Committee, in partnership with Qatar Airways as Official Airline Partner, United Development Company (UDC) as Complementary Partner, Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Group as Transport Partner, Al Kass Sports Channels as Broadcast Partner, and Education Above All as the Official Humanitarian Partner.
