Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) took his second win of the weekend in this afternoon’s Longines Global Champions Tour speed class CSI 5*, thrilling local spectators as they rooted for their home hero.

Al Shaqab’s illustrious shopping village was bustling as locals enjoyed the first day of their weekend at the LGCT Doha. Thirty one riders took to the area flexing brawn and brain to navigate Uliano Vezzani’s 1.50m course within 78 seconds.

Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Safari d’Auge

One of the fastest riders on the circuit, Julien Epaillard (FRA) on board Safari d’Auge flawlessly set a leading time of 64.22 seconds.  Equal first in yesterday’s class with Julien, Bassem Mohammed (QAT) and Argelith Squid consolidated on their performance, shaving  0.11 seconds off Julien’s time by taking the inside line to fence 10.

Brave Roger Yves Bost (FRA) and Tesway de la Batia, like many others, cut a stride out between fence 4 and 5 and was on track to challenge Bassem’s time. Unfortunately, the pair couldn’t execute the plan and finished with 8 faults and 66.85 seconds.

Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) J’Adore van het Schaeck

Turning up the speed today Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and J’Adore van het Schaeck thundered through the course to finish on 66.29 seconds, slotting into third place.

But no one else could unpick the top three with final placings being, first, Bassem Mohammed (QAT) and Argelith Squid, second Julien Epaillard and (FRA) Safari d Auge and third Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and J’Adore van het Schaeck.

Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT) & Argelith Squid

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Source: Press release from LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

Photos: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso