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Doha
Awad al Qahtani has kept himself in contention for the Big Tour's podium in the National Equestrian Tour as he returned to claim the top place of the class at the Hathab 8 competition at the Qatar Equestrian Federation arena on Saturday.
Qahtani, who had earlier been winning but lost out in past two competitions, rode his trusted stallion Cassander Van Het Bremhof flawlessly to win the Table A, Competition with winning round, Art. 276.2.1.2.3 (130/140cm) event.
Besides the podium finish, Qahtani's effort also won him QR 7,500.
Meanwhile, Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi, who won the Medium Tour on the opening day, continued his fine form to bag the top prize in the Open Class Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 (115/125cm) event.
The dressage Level 1 was won by Saeed Hamad al Rashidi, who combined with Graffiti de Lully CH to put up an impressive show.
The 9th leg of the Hathab Tour will be held from March 16 to 17.
The national series Hathab comprises a total of twelve legs with the best seven results forming the basis for the eventual winners.
It was launched last year by Al Shaqab and the QEF under the guidance of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee.
Results
Big Tour:
Table A, Competition with winning round, Art. 276.2.1.2.3 (130/140cm) Prize-money: QR30,000
1. Awad al Qahtani (Cassander Van Het Bremhof); Faults 0; 62.93 & 47.76secs; Prize: QR7,500
2. Nasser al Ghazali (Quel Homme); Faults 0; 65.34 & 48.23 secs; QR6,000
3. Salmeen Sultan al Suwaidi (Cantaro 32); Faults 4; 64.49 & 45.52secs; QR 4,500
Open Class: Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 (115/125cm) Prize-money: QR15,000
1. Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi (SIEC Cosmos Winjgaardhoeve Z); Faults 0; 52.45secs; Prize: QR3,750
2. Mohammed Nasser al Qadi (Vlacido); Faults 0; 55.16secs; Prize: QR3,000
3. Mohammed Said Haidan (Apple Bee); Faults 0; 55.57secs; Prize: QR2,250
Dressage: Level 1 - Test B, Prize-money: QR10,000
1. Saeed Hamad al Rashidi (Graffiti De Lully CH); Score: 70.600; Prize: QR2,900
2. Amna Ahmad al Saffar (Rhythm); 67.600; QR2,300
3. Ali Mohammed al Marri (Circus); 65.800; QR1,800
Dressage: Level 2 – Test B, Prize-money: QR5,000
1. Saoud Ahmed al Boinin (Champion’s Prince); 69.167; QR1,375
2. Mia Kardos (Toberlina T); 67.083; QR1,000
3. Saad Ahmed al Sadd (Fito R); 66.667; QR750.
