JOAQUIN Stirling of Al Ain Studs in the UAE was crowned champion in the King’s Endurance Cup for GCC Studs held as part of His Majesty the King’s Festival.
Sponsored by gfh group, the event was held under the patronage of His Majesty at the Endurance International Village in Sakhir.
Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, vice-president of Supreme Council for Environment, and Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, president of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef), crowned the champion in presence of Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and president of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.
Shaikh Isa also crowned Fahad Al Khateri of Al Riffa Studs and Khalifa Jamal of Al Mughairat Studs, who finished second and third respectively.
Stirling topped the podium clocking four hours, 32 minutes and two seconds, almost 18 seconds ahead of Al Khateri, while Jamal finished in five hours, 19 minutes and 20 seconds.
Shaikh Nasser expressed his delight at the performances. “This event has become of great importance to all the GCC studs due to the enormous competition it features. Joaquin’s victory was well-deserved,” said Shaikh Nasser.
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