Alexxanderr Triumphs in the Senior Stallion Championship
of GCAT Riyadh
ALEXXANDERR (Excalibur EA x AR Most Irresistible)
Taking place in the purpose-built Jump Saudi arena, the fourth stage of the Global Champions Arabians Tour in Riyadh offered a spectacular celebration of Arabian horse heritage and excellence. With Tour icons such as Shahalel Al Shaqab, D Borkan, and Berlin MP returning to the arena alongside an impressive array of Saudi and international contenders, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd of breeders, dignitaries, and fans for four days of unforgettable competition and cultural richness.
With an elite lineup of Purebred Arabian horses vying for championship titles, the Riyadh stage culminated in a grand finale that honoured Saudi culture in dazzling fashion. The closing entertainment offered a blend of traditional music and dance. The highlight came as the celebrated stallion Alexxanderr was crowned Gold Senior Stallion Champion, receiving honours in front of a captivated audience.
D BEISAN (D Seraj x RAH Rosalia)
Arabella Al Shahania took home the first gold for Al Shahania Stud, Qatar, winning the Yearling Fillies Championship with a polished and elegant performance. She was followed in silver by Areej Akmal, representing Saudi Arabia’s AKMAL Stud, while AJ Sindala, gold winner in Muscat, completed the podium with a bronze for Ajman Stud.
In the Yearling Colts Championship, Mistiq Al Shahania dazzled for Al Shahania Stud with fluid movement and refined type to claim gold. Nebras NA secured silver for Al Naif Stud, Saudi Arabia, while Sharar Almanhal, a consistent presence on the Tour, earned bronze for SK Arabians, Qatar.
SHAHALEL AL SHAQAB (NA-Mous Al Shahania x Siwar Al Shaqab)
Shahalel Al Shaqab extended her undefeated run by taking another gold for Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar in the Junior Fillies Championship, with Shahbrys HVP once again following closely in silver for Ajmal Stud, Saudi Arabia, and Expectations Alwajba taking bronze for Al Wajba Stud, Qatar.
D Borkan returned with force in the Junior Colts Championship, seizing his second consecutive gold for Dubai Arabian Horse Stud with yet another high-scoring performance. Chalino CJ earned silver for Al Shahania Stud, Qatar, while Naif Al Areeb took bronze for Al Nouf Stud, proudly representing Saudi Arabia.
D BORKAN (FA El Rasheem x D Ajayeb)
The Senior Mare Championship saw a commanding win for D Beisan of Al Shaqab, delivering a flawless presentation of type and femininity. RK Sadeem earned silver for Ajman Stud, while Najla Umm Aludham earned a proud bronze for Umm Aludham Stud, Saudi Arabia.
In the final championship of the event, the renowned Alexxanderr claimed the Gold Senior Stallion Championship for AL Mirqab Farm, Qatar, with poise and strength. Berlin MP, the Muscat champion, followed with silver for Hleetan Stud, Qatar, while E.S. Harir took bronze for SK Arabians, UAE.
ARABELLA AL SHAHANIA (LR Solo Mio x Assilah Al Shahania)
As the Tour progresses to its next destinations, Shahalel Al Shaqab continues to lead the female rankings with an unbeaten record, while Sharar Almanhal climbs in the male standings. The handler leaderboard remains topped by Paolo Capecci, who continues to impress with consistent performances across categories.
The Global Champions Arabians Tour returns to Europe in June for the Cannes stage, continuing its journey through some of the world’s most iconic destinations.
MISTIQ AL SHAHANIA (LR Solo Mio x Haya Al Shahania)
YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP – GOLD: ARABELLA AL SHAHANIA (LR Solo Mio x Assilah Al Shahania); owned and bred by H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen M K Al Thani. SILVER:AREEJ AKMAL (Rhan Al Shahania x Badia A); owned and bred by Akmal Stud. BRONZE: AJ SINDALA (Ghaith Al Zobair x AJ Sajwa), owned and bred by Ajman Stud – HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP – GOLD: MISTIQ AL SHAHANIA (LR Solo Mio x Haya Al Shahania); owned and bred by HE Sheikha Iman M K Al Thani/Al Shahania Stud. SILVER: NEBRA NA (Mutabahi Al Hawajer x Bint Marajj); owned bu Mohammed Abdullah A Al Muheisen and bred by Mohammed Sulaiman Mohammed Alkhudhayr. BRONZE: SHARAR ALMANHAL (M Munther x Shams Almanhal); Owned by SK Arabians and breed by Fahed Salem Alzaabi.
JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP – GOLD: SHAHALEL AL SHAQAB (NA-Mous Al Shahania x Siwar Al Shaqab); owned and bred by Al Shaqab (Member of Q.F.). SILVER: SHAHBRYS HVP (Royal Asad x Rebecca HVP), Owned by Turki Alothman and bred by Agropecuária Vila dos Pinheiros. BRONZE: EXPECTATIONS ALWAJBA (Excalibur EA x Expected Beauty); Owned by Al Wajbba Stud and bred by Sheikh Al Qaqa Bin Hamad Al Thani.
JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP – GOLD: D BORKAN (FA El Rasheem x D Ajayeb); owned and bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. SILVER: CHALINO CJ (Ghaly Al Hawajer x Euphoria); owned by Al Shahania Stud and bred by James Swaenepoel. BRONZE: NAIF AL AREEB (Mutabahi Al Hawajer x Ghzaia Al Dahm); owned by Al Nouf Stud and bred by Faisal Saad Jofain Al Otaibe.
SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP – GOLD: D BEISAN (D Seraj x RAH Rosalia); owned by Al Shaqab (Member of Q.F.) and bred Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. SILVER: RK SADEEM (Magid Moniscione x BV Especially Stivana); owned by Ajman Stud – HH Sh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and bred by Rashed Khaled ALanzan/Shazin Stud. BRONZE: NAJLA UMM ALUDHAM (Wadee Al Shaqab x DA Magic Moment); owned and bred by Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri.
SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP – GOLD: ALEXXANDERR (Excalibur EA x AR Most Irresistible); owned by Almirqab Farm and bred by Frances Butler and Brandi Carson. SILVER: BERLIN MP (S.M.A. Magic One x Baraka MP); owned by Hleetan Qatar Stud and bred by Mindy Peters. BRONZE: E.S. HARIR (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic); owned by SK Arabians and bred by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi.
Source and photos: Global Champions Arabians Tour |
