Sports / Horse Racing

Thumbs up for CHI Al Shaqab, says international media 05 Mar 2016 - 12:04 am

Qatari rider Nasser Al Ghazali receives a shield from Omar Al Mannai, Event Director, CHI Al Shaqab. Doha: The prestigious annual CHI Al...

Colore produces neat routine as Dreher tops Doha field 04 Mar 2016 - 01:42 am

LEFT: German rider Hans-Dieter Dreher clears an obstacle with Colore on day two of CHI Al Shaqab in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: Dreher receives...

CHI Al Shaqab ‘a smash hit’ 04 Mar 2016 - 01:41 am

Doha: The best horse riders and judges in the world are always eager to participate in CHI Al Shaqab, according to Khalid Al...

CHI Al Shaqab is one of top events on the calendar, says Ellenbruch 04 Mar 2016 - 01:40 am

Britain’s Laura Renwick, astride Rembrandt Blue, smiles after winning the 145cm class at Al Shaqab Arena in Doha yesterday. DOHA: As President of...

Staut savours sublime run with ‘reliable’ mare on opening day 03 Mar 2016 - 02:10 am

The winner of the feature event on day one of the CHI Al Shaqab, Kevin Staut clears a hurdle astride Elky van het...

QNB Doha Tour kicks off today as Al Shaqab welcomes riders 02 Mar 2016 - 01:05 am

Qatar’s Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani clears an obstacle during the Emir’s Sword Meet last week. Sheikh Ali is one of four...

Rio Olympic Games on the mind for star cast in Doha 02 Mar 2016 - 01:02 am

Doha: This year’s CHI Al Shaqab assumes a significant place in the international equestrian calendar. It provides one of the final opportunities for...

Spectacular end to camel race 02 Mar 2016 - 01:00 am

Action from the Hejen festival at Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack. RIGHT: The podium winners at Hejen festival during the victory ceremony. The festival...

Road to Rio: Home riders prepare for CHI Al Shaqab 01 Mar 2016 - 12:35 am

An attendant at Al Shaqab Arena takes her horse out for a walk ahead of this week’s CHI Al Shaqab, a top international...

Top riders set for Chi Al Shaqab in Qatar 29 Feb 2016 - 01:51 am

World Number One Show Jumper, Scott Brash in action in this file picture. Doha: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin...

United Development Company awarded for its contribution 28 Feb 2016 - 12:23 am

H H Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani and QEF President Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah pose for a photograph with the podium...

Gazwan corners Emir’s Sword glory 28 Feb 2016 - 12:08 am

Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the closing ceremony of H H the Emir’s Sword Racing Festival at the...

Baltic Knight races away to Cup glory 27 Feb 2016 - 12:59 am

Baltic Knight (right)cruising towards finish line to win the Irish TB Marketing Cup. Pics: Juhaim DOHA: Baltic Knight, ridden by Duran Fentiman, yesterday...

Sheikh Khalid guides Anyway II to impressive home victory 27 Feb 2016 - 12:58 am

Anyway II, ridden by Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani, in action during Competition 6 at the Qatar Equestrian Federation yesterday. Qatar’s Sheikh...

Ouaddar guides Quickly De Kreisker to big win 26 Feb 2016 - 02:06 am

Moroccan rider Abdelkebir Ouaddar clears an obstacle with his ride Quickly De Kreisker on day one of the Emir’s Sword Meet at Qatar...

Majeed wins as Emir’s Sword festival starts 26 Feb 2016 - 02:05 am

French jockey Gaetan Faucon guides Majeed to a victory in the feature race at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club in Doha yesterday. RIGHT:...

Emir’s Sword meet attracts top riders 25 Feb 2016 - 01:33 am

Edwina Tops-Alaxander of Australia is seen in this file photo captured at the Outdoor Arena at Qatar Equestrian Federation. DOHA: Qatar’s top riders...