Dubai Stud’s Handler Paolo Capecci Shoots to the Top of the Leaderboard

On this fourth and final day of the Global Champions Arabians Tour’s second stage in Abu Dhabi, the atmosphere was a heady mix of excitement and anticipation as the top three Arabian horses from the qualifying classes prepared for their final showdown in the championships.

The competition was fierce, with many of the top-ranking horses from the first stage in Doha looking to retain poll position on the tour leatherboard, edging them one step closer to the €1,000,000 prize for the leading horse of 2024.

After the second stage of this seven-part tour, the top three leading females, males and handlers are as follows:

Top Females

1^st AJ Kayya, owned and bred by Ajman Stud – H.H. Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (U.A.E.) on 40 points

2^nd D Nafayes, owned and bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (U.A.E.) on 40 points

3^rd  D Najlah, owned and bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (U.A.E.) on 37 points

Top Males

1^st D Borkan, owned and bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (U.A.E.) on 37 points

2^nd D Shakhar, owned and bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (U.A.E.) on 32 points

3^rd Mushwash Al Shaqab, owned and bred by Al Shaqab Stud (Qatar) on 30 points

Top Handlers

1^st Paolo Capecci on 114 points

2^nd Glenn Schoukens on 105 points

3^rd Raphael Curti on 100 points

The competition is intensifying, with the next stop on this exciting new tour being the majestical city of Muscat, Oman from the 30^{th of} March to the 1^{st of} April. Follow @arabianstour on Instagram or visit www.gcarabianstour.com to stay updated with the latest news.

Last Updated on 10 months by News Desk 1