Alsharbatly shines as Qatar’s Al Ansari bags win at H H The Father Amir’s Prix

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia s Abdullah Alsharbatly and stallion Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior continued their brilliant run in Doha, claiming another majo...

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly and stallion Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior continued their brilliant run in Doha, claiming another major victory in the opening Tour of the inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix at Al Shaqab yesterday.

After winning the CSI4* 1.45m Faults & Time on Friday night, the pair dazzled the Longines Outdoor Arena with a breathtaking performance in the CSI4* 1.50m Jump-Off, wrapping up the second day of Tour 1.

Clocking 80.77 seconds in the first round, Alsharbatly and the 17-year-old bay delivered a flawless jump-off in 39.95 seconds to secure victory. Austria’s Max Kuhner on Eic Quantum Robin V finished second in 40.73 seconds, while Sienna Charles aboard Stardust took third in 41.04 seconds.

Reflecting on another successful day at Al Shaqab, Alsharbatly praised both the stallion and the event.

“I am really happy. It’s been a fantastic day - two wins with two different horses is always special,” said the Saudi rider who earlier in the day topped the CSI2* 1.30m Special Two-Phase with Dr Scarpo.