Doha, Qatar – March 28, 2026 – The third day of the 2026 Al Shaqab Cup CSI 5* & CSI 3* delivered a standout international result alongside another strong home performance at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. Kristen Vanderveen (USA) claimed top honors in the €64,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* with Bull Run’s Mary.

The American and Bull Run’s Jumpers 2017 dark bay Holsteiner mare (Adagio de Talma x Cassicor) left the competition in the dust, clearing all the obstacles while blazing through the course before crossing the timers in 63.31 seconds.

Vanderveen’s speed proved to be too much for the rest of the field. The closes combination to the winning mark was Matthew Morrison (RSA) and Quebec, almost four seconds slower with their time of 68.17 seconds.

Mohamad Mogheeth Al Shehab (SYR) and Jaguar MS had a clean scorecard too, rounding out the top three in 68.79 seconds.

Final Results – €64,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*

1) Kristen Vanderveen (USA) & Bull Run’s Mary – 0 – 63.31

2) Matthew Morrison (RSA) & Quebec – 0 – 68.17

3) Mohamad Mogheeth Al Shehab (SYR) & Jaguar MS – 0 – 68.79

Source: Press Release from Doha Equestrian Tour

Photos: © DET / Lukasz Kowalski

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