Faris al-Qahtani, riding Cavallina 13, triumphed in the Medium Tour during the ninth round of the Longines Hathab series at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena on Friday night. Al-Qahtani completed the 135cm course in a time of 31.46 seconds, securing first place. Mohammed Abdullah Jumaa followed in second with a time of 32.39 seconds aboard Higoletta Van De Kapel, while Rashid Tuwaim al-Marri took third with a time of 33.09 seconds on Navaronne. Sheikh Ahmed bin Noah al-Thani, Chairman of Hathab’s Organising Committee, presented trophies to the podium finishers. In the team event of the Medium Tour, Al Fardan clinched the victory, with Al Shaqab securing second place and Lekhwiya finishing third. Meanwhile, Faisal Mohammed al-Nuaimi claimed victory in the Amateur event with a time of 21.76 seconds aboard Dilandra. Youssef Abdulrahman al-Muftah finished second with a time of 23.54 seconds riding Kroaat Van Orchids, while Abdullah Ahmed al-Khulaifi placed third with a time of 25.23 seconds, partnering with Tullibards Simply Cool. Ahmed Jaber al-Mulla, Member of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF), honoured the winners.