DAY 1: A SPECTACULAR START TO THE GCAT RIYADH FINALE

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by Arabhorse.com Staff
November 17th, 2024

Day 1: A Spectacular Start to the GCAT Riyadh Finale

Introduction
The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) has revolutionized Arabian horse competitions, becoming a global phenomenon with an unprecedented €17 million prize pool. Spanning seven cities, from Doha to Rome and culminating in Riyadh, this Tour showcased the pinnacle of Arabian beauty, grace, and sportsmanship. The Riyadh finale, held at the iconic KAFD X Arena from November 13–16, 2024, welcomed over 230 elite horses for a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Day 1 | Wednesday 13 of November 2024

  • Yearling Fillies Section A (Class 1A)
  • Yearling Fillies Section B (Class 1B)
  • Yearling Colts Section A (Class 4A)
  • Yearling Colts Section B (Class 4B)
  • Fillies 2 Years Old Section A (Class 2A)
  • Fillies 2 Years Old Section B (Class 2B)

Day 1 opened with electric energy as the arena filled with spectators. Highlights included:

  • Sultana Al Thamer, owned by Al Thamer Stud, captured the Yearling Fillies 1A class.
  • Shahalel Al Shaqab, from Al Shaqab Stud, achieved an impressive 93.50 points in the 2-year-old Fillies Section B, earning perfect scores for Type and Head & Neck.
  • D Borkan, a star from Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, claimed victory in the Yearling Colts 4B class.

Photo Gallery
Explore the Day 1 photo gallery below to relive these stunning moments of elegance and competition.

Conclusion
The GCAT Riyadh finale is not just a celebration of Arabian horses but a showcase of global excellence in equestrian sports. Stay tuned as we highlight the next day's incredible performances.

For full results: https://www.arabianessence.tv/events/gcat-riyadh-2024/857/

About Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT):

Inaugurated in 2024, the Global Champions Arabians Tour is a new and exclusive Arabian Horse Championship, taking place instate-of-the-art venues in iconic locations, and offering the highest prize money ever in the sport. Its mission is to promote the uniqueness ofPurebred Arabian Horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness and integrity.

For more info on the Tour and next years events, please visit https://gcarabianstour.com/