CSI 5*

Philipp Weishaupt Charges to Victory in Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The fourth and final week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*CSI 3*, CSI 1*. Before the main class of the day, the €29,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5* got things warmed up and it was Philipp Weishaupt (GER) who secured victory with Karaldo.

The German and the 2015 bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Harley x Chin Chin) left the rest of the competition in the dust, clearing all the 1.45m obstacles before crossing the finish line in 59.87 seconds.

Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) & Valentino

Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) and Valentino were over two seconds slower, still earning reserve honors in 62.33 seconds.

Eve Jobs (USA) & Kannandillo

Eve Jobs (USA) and Kannandillo were just eleven-hundredths of a second behind the Saudi rider, thus earning bronze honors due to their time of 62.44 seconds.

Philipp Weishaupt (GER) & Karaldo during the awards ceremony

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

1) Philipp Weishaupt (GER) & Karaldo – 0 – 59.87

2) Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) & Valentino – 0 – 62.33

3) Eve Jobs (USA) & Kannandillo – 0 – 62.44

Source: Press Release from Doha Equestrian Tour

Text: Jumper News, with notes from Doha Equestrian Tour, no reproduction without permission.

Photos: © DET / Lukasz Kowalski



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