... Now it was time for the big boys! The first class was the four-to-six-year-old stallions and were there some big names entered. First place was awarded to FS Ronaldo (Kubinec x Helaliya) for his lessees Paul and Janet Curry and his owner Julie Spinks. Ronnie, as he is known at home, gained 93.3 points and an incredible 97 points out of 100 from one judge. He was shown to perfection by Paul Curry and I believe this is only Paul’s second time in the show-ring at a major show … Next up were the seven-to-ten-year-old stallions, who powered into the ring and gave us the highest points of the show. The runaway winner was the former Triple Crown winner Nijem Ibn Eternity (Eternity Ibn Navarrone x Naravna) for his owner HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz. Scoring 94.2 points, which included six 20s, his handler allowed this stallion to show and express himself to the crowds. He was only 0.5 points off scoring a perfect 100 for type. In second place was Om El Bahreyn (CG Balih El Jamaal x Om El Benedict) for his owner Caroline Reeves and third place went to the lovely Jandeh Al Naif (Ansata Shalim x Ansata Nile Gypsy) for his owner/breeders, Al Naif Stud  …

Classes 1 - 3

Classes 4 - 6

Classes 7 - 10

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Classes 13 - 14, Gelding Championship; Liberty

Classes 15 - 16

Class 17, Ridden Championship; Towerland’s Talent