Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee President and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the podium winners of the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix.
Doha, Qatar: Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli topped a competitive field to win the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix presented by Longines, bringing four days of thrilling action at Al Shaqab to a close on Saturday night.
At the Longines Outdoor Arena, Zanotelli and his 10-year-old mare Charly Heart stood out in the 1.60m feature event. The pair cleared the first round in 77.51 seconds before delivering a superb performance in the jump-off, where 11 of the 42 starters advanced.
Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli celebrates after winning the CSI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix.
They stopped the clock at 36.65 seconds in the decisive round to secure the title, with Zanotelli claiming the winner’s purse of €172,500.
“I couldn’t be happier to win this week,” Zanotelli said after his victory.
“My mare is naturally a quick horse, anthat helped a lot. We brought her here with the goal of building up to this Grand Prix, and throughout the Tour she was consistenin the top five in the big classes she jumped. She learned a lot here and gained confidence. The arena and the facilities really help with that.”
Belgium’s Pieter Devos finished second aboard Casual DV, clocking 37.84 seconds in the jump-off to earn €115,000. Lebanon’s Roger Chammas took third place with Glondon Di San Giovanni in 39.64 seconds, receiving €86,250.
H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee; and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 crowned the podium winners.
The CHI Al Shaqab was the sixth leg of the 10-round Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 with prize money exceeding €1.3m.
Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Nadja Peter Steiner emerged winner in the CSI3* 1,50m Grand Prix Jump-Off after clocking 35.54 seconds in the jump off.
Switzerland’s Nadja Peter Steiner won the CSI3* 1,50m Grand Prix Jump-Off.
Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt partnered with Mastermind RL to take second place in 36.14 seconds while Britain’s Sienna Charles finished third with Stardust, clocking 36.95 seconds in the jump off.
The CSI1* 1.30 Grand Prix Jump-Off at 2nd Outdoor Arena witnessed the all-Qatari podium with Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi (E.T’s Queeny Z) winning the title, clearing the jump-off in 33.20 seconds. Mohammed Eisa Al Bukhari (Lisa Perina F) and Hamad Nasser Al Qadi (Happy Tina) came in second and third places respectively with times of 33.71 seconds and 34.02 seconds.
The podium winners of the CSI1* 1.30 Grand Prix Jump-Off, Qatar's Khalid Jassim Al Suwaidi, Mohammed Eisa Al Bukhari and Hamad Nasser Al Qadi celebrate during the presentation ceremony.
Egypt’s Fatima Mohanad Alkishawi (Ippocampo de Maor) won the CSI1* 1.20m Faults & Time at the same venue followed by Bahrain’s Hussain Mohamed Dadalla (Golden Eyes du Bavrou) and Saudi Arabia’s Khalid Al Hadi (DSP Cessy).
Hester claims CDI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix Freestyle triumph
In the CDI5* CHI Al Shaqab Grand Prix Freestyle, Britain’s Carl Hester delivered a commanding performance aboard Fame to claim top honours with a score of 82.975 at Longines Indoor Arena. Denmark’s Nadja Aaboe Sloth secured second place riding Favour Gersdorf with 80.915, while Poland’s Sandra Sysojeva completed the podium on Maxima Bella, earning 79.345.
In the CDI5* Grand Prix Special, Germany’s Leonie Laugks claimed first place with Sternenwanderer after posting a score of 64.383. Thailand’s Suphakamol Vuntanadit followed closely in second aboard Dreamboat Bcn with 64.128, while Germany’s Evelyn Eger secured third place riding Dancing Darkness.
Among the winners, USA’s Kate Shoemaker aboard Jagger claimed the CPEDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle Grade IV title, while Sweden’s Lena Malmström topped Grade V with Fabulous Fidelie. In Grade II, USA’s Fiona Howard secured victory riding Ferguston, and Italy’s Francesca Salvade’ triumphed in Grade III with Escari.
Meanwhile, in the CSI3* 1.45m Table C, Italy’s Emanuele Gaudiano clinched top honours riding Diarouge Blue PS with a time of 62.01 seconds. Qatar’s Sultan Salem Al Naemi secured second place aboard Energika des Neyes in 65.66 seconds, and Saad Ahmed S A Al Saad completed the podium for Qatar with Craquante de Mazin in 65.89 seconds.
Also at the Indoor Arena, USA’s Kristen Vanderveen guided Bull Run’s Lioness to victory with a clear round in 59.24 seconds in the CSI3* 1.35m Faults & Time class. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Alasaker finished second aboard Scoobylensky Theyss in 60.50 seconds, while Bahrain’s Hussain Mohamed Dadalla took third with Jacadilou GP du Bois Madame in 60.86 seconds.
Khalifa Al Attiyah, Executive Director of the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026, praised the success of the 13th Al Shaqab International Championship, highlighting the high level of skill, exceptional public turnout, and the championship’s diverse competitions, including show jumping, dressage, and para-dressage.
He thanked all who contributed to the event, noting that the four-day format gave fans more opportunities to enjoy the exceptional atmosphere and world-class performances.
