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Home win for Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi and Chacco Bay in the CSI4*-W 1.50m presented by Equitrans at Al Shira’aa International Horse Show

Saturday, 18 January 2025
CSI4*-W Al Shira'aa International Horse Show 2025

Photo © Helen Cruden. Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi and Chacco Bay, winners of the CSI4*-W 1.50m presented by Equitrans at Al Shira’aa International Horse Show. Photo © Helen Cruden.

 

Edited press release from Al Shira'aa International Horse Show


 

Friday’s pinnacle event at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show in Abu Dhabi, UAE, was the CSI4*-W 1.50m presented by Equitrans – which was thrilling to the very end. Crowd favourite Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi of the United Arab Emirates stole the show with a home win aboard Chacco Bay (Chaccato x Heops), owned by Al Shira’aa Stables, in this class counting for the Longines Rankings Group D with 61 horse-and-rider combinations in it. 

The pair jumped an incredible round to finish in a time of 28.02 seconds. Ireland’s Michael Pender riding HHS Cyprus (Cornet Obolensky x Acorado) gave it his all and looked as though he’d take the lead, but finished just behind in 28.22 seconds. British rider Joe Stockdale, who had initially taken an early lead on Ebanking (Etoulon x VDL Sheraton), finished in third place on 28.91 seconds. 

David Robson, Founder and Managing Director of Equitrans, commented, “We’re thrilled to be back at the Al Shira’aa Show as a sponsor for the third year running. As the Official Logistics Partner of the Al Shira’aa Tour, it’s always a pleasure to see the horses we transport performing so well in this incredible setting.”

Great Britain’s Lily Attwood and Karibou Horta (Landor S x For Pleasure) delivered a flawless round, taking the win in a sharp 26.23 seconds in the CSI4*-W 1.45m presented by Kybun Joya – the first of the day’s two ranking classes. Constant van Paesschen of Belgium rode a precise round aboard Diaz du Thot (Ready Boy des Forets x Diams du Grasset) to take an early lead in the class but settled for second place with a time of 26.37 seconds. Irish rider Michael Pender and HHS Fortune (Catoki x Douglas) rounded out the top three, finishing clear in 26.72 seconds.

“This is my first time competing in the UAE, and I’m delighted with the win and placings from last week. It’s nice for them to have the sun on their backs and the facilities here are superb for horses, riders and grooms. Al Shira’aa has put on an amazing event, I hope to come back again next season,” said Lily Attwood of her victory. 

 



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