Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –January 14, 2024 – Germany’s Sophie Hinners (GER) claimed her second win of the day by clinching the show’s biggest class of the week, the €155,000 Longines Al Shira’aa FEI Jumping World Cup™ Grand Prix CSI 4*-W on the spectacular 9-year-old gelding, Sinclair.

Out of 39 starters, only five jumped clear in the first round with the rest qualifying for round two on four faults. In round two, Hinners was the 8^th to jump, and with all preceding riders on four faults, she knew a clear would guarantee a podium finish. She rode an accurate and quick round in 44.03 seconds to secure her first place and make her the second woman in history to win the Al Shira’aa Grand Prix.

Edward Levy (FRA) from France followed with a steady clear in 45.48 seconds to finish in second place with Igins du Seigneur, followed by KSA’s Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) on Alamo in third spot.

Al Sharbatly rode the fastest round of all qualified riders, the only one to ride sub-40s, but an unfortunate pole down meant he’d have to settle for third place.

Final Results – €155,000 Longines Al Shira’aa FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

1) Sophie Hinners (GER) & Sinclair – 0 / 0 – 44.03

2) Edward Levy (FRA) & Igins du Seigneur – 0 / 0 – 45.58

3) Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) & Alamo – 0 / 4 – 39.20

Source: Press Release by Hannah McCabe (edited) for the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show

Photos: © Al Shira’aa International Horse Show / Emirates Longines Showjumping / Helen Cruden

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