During the H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026, two CSI5* classes took centre stage, with international top riders competing over 1.50m and 1.40m. In the Faults & Time class, the emphasis was on a clear round against the clock, while efficiency and speed in the second phase proved decisive in the Two Phases competition. Both classes produced a diverse top five, featuring riders from Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
CSI5* Faults & Time 1.50m
Victory in the 1.50m CSI5* Faults & Time went to Switzerland’s Nadja Peter Steiner with the BWP mare Nice Van’T Zorgvliet (Emerald), bred by Clarysse Van Coppenolle. The pair delivered a faultless round and stopped the clock at 59.30 seconds.
Italy’s Emanuele Gaudiano followed closely with Esteban de Hus (Cornet Obolensky), also clear, in 59.54 seconds. Saudi Arabia secured a podium place thanks to Abdulrahman Alrajhi, who guided Ventago (Van Helsing) to a faultless 60.35 seconds.
Germany’s Philipp Weishaupt finished fourth aboard Chaquitos PS (Chacco-Blue) in 61.59 seconds, while Sheikh Ali Khalid Al Thani completed the top five for Qatar with Marco Monet (Irco Marco) after a clear round in 61.61 seconds.
CSI5* Two Phases 1.40m
In the CSI5* Two Phases over 1.40m, Qatar celebrated victory through Mohammed K. Al Baker with Dukhan 3 (Toulon). After a faultless first phase, the pair accelerated in the second phase to a winning time of 23.68 seconds.
Second place went to compatriot Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi with Isis (Bodubai), also double clear, in 24.61 seconds. France’s Megane Moissonnier claimed third aboard Chacarija PS (Chacoon Blue) with a faultless second phase in 24.86 seconds.
Qatar remained prominent in fourth thanks to Rashid Towaim Ali Al Marri and the BWP mare Navaronne (Deauville Van T L), clear in 24.97 seconds. The top five was completed by the United States’ Eve Jobs with Kannandillo (Kannan), who posted a faultless second phase in 25.32 seconds.
