Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 12, 2025 – The United Arab Emirate’s Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri (UAE) clinched the show’s biggest class of the week, the €105,800 Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Longines on Al Shira’aa Stables’ BBS McGregor.
Of the 49 starters, only six jumped clear in the first round to head through to the nail-biting jump-off. Last to jump, and with all preceding riders on faults, he knew a clear would guarantee the top spot. He rode a precise and steady round in 40.88 seconds to secure the win.
Joseph Stockdale (GBR) from Great Britain followed with the fastest of the four-fault rounds to finish in second place with Ebanking, followed by the Omar Abdul Aziz Almarzooqi (UAE) on Chacco Bay in third spot.
“I went into the jump-off knowing that a steady clear would guarantee the win,” explained Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri. “Of course, it was a risk, but the gamble paid off. McGregor jumped his heart out, and I’m thrilled. Thank you to the Al Shira’aa Team, and especially to H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Al Nahyan for her continued support, not only of the team but for running this incredible show.”
Final Results – €105,800 Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3*
1) Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri (UAE) & BBS McGregor – 0 / 0 – 40.88
2) Joseph Stockdale (GBR) & Ebanking – 0 / 4 – 33.39
3) Omar Abdul Aziz Almarzooqi (UAE) & Chacco Bay – 0 / 4 – 35.20
Source: Press Release (edited) by Hannah McCabe / Dark Horse Communications for the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show
Photo: © Al Shira’aa International Horse Show / Helen Cruden