Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2025 – The gripping action of the third week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with 6 different rounds for the CSI1*, three-star, and five-star categories in addition to a Future Riders’ 80cm class taking place with the participation of more than 350 riders.

One of the fastest riders in the world at his best, too fast, too furious, Forza Azzurra! Once again, Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) was back on top of the podium, this time winning the €29,000 Doha Tour Speed Challenge CSI 5* on the back of darkbay stallion Vasco 118 to register the best flawless time of 61.45 seconds.

South African rider Oliver Lazarus (RSA) on bay mare Miss Paris was second backed by a clean scorecard too with a time of 69.08 seconds.

Duarte Seabra (POR) dashed on the bay mare Geniale Star Kervec, claiming third place after clocking a flawless round in 71.79 seconds.

The winners were crowned by Ms. Enas Mohammed, CEO of Zabarjad Jewellery.

Final Results – €29,000 Doha Tour Speed Challenge CSI 5*

1) Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) & Vasco 118 – 0 – 61.45

2) Oliver Lazarus (RSA) & Miss Paris – 0 – 69.08

3) Duarte Seabra (POR) & Geniale Star Kervec – 0 – 71.79

Source: Press Release (edited) from the Doha International Equestrian Tour

Photos: © Doha Tour / Lukasz Kowalski

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