Alsharbatly and Diriyah Capture Victory at the CSIO4*-W Grand Prix
In an impressive display of skill and precision, Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Alsharbatly, riding his esteemed horse Diriyah, claimed victory in the CSIO4*-W 1.55-meter Grand Prix—Prix S.A.R. la Princesse Lalla Amina, held on October 9, 2026, during the second week of the Morocco Royal Tour in Rabat. The competition, which took place at the prestigious Royal Moroccan Equestrian Federation’s Dar Es Salam facility, featured 45 formidable combinations vying for top honors in this highly competitive event.
Alsharbatly and Diriyah showcased their exceptional talent by completing two flawless rounds, achieving a remarkable time of 50.83 seconds in the final round, thus securing their place at the top of the podium. Their performance was marked by a combination of agility and speed, allowing them to outpace their competitors effectively. Following closely in second place were France's Olivier Perreau and Himalaya du Temple, who also delivered a commendable double-clear round, finishing in 51.65 seconds. Switzerland's Edouard Schmitz and Gamin Van’T Naastveldhof rounded out the top three, finishing in 52.01 seconds with another clear round.
The competition highlighted the caliber of equestrian talent present, with Italy’s Roberto Previtali and Conthargo-Blue finishing fourth at 52.44 seconds, and Germany’s Harm Lahde alongside Gsi Sir Dominator completing the top five with a time of 54.71 seconds, also achieving a double-clear performance. This victory added to a successful week for Alsharbatly, who previously triumphed in the CSI2* 1.35-meter Prix ANCFCC aboard Kanturo BH.
The Rabat segment of the Morocco Royal Tour is set to continue through Sunday, featuring the much-anticipated CSIO4*-W Nations Cup, promising further excitement and competition among the world’s best equestrians.
As reported by chronofhorse.com.
