MOHAMED EL BORAIE BLASTS THROUGH TO WIN CSI2* GRAND PRIX OF CAIRO

The three-day CSI2* Cairo International Showjumping Competition reached its thrilling conclusion yesterday (18 October) at the Police Sports Federation in Wadi El Forosya. The event saw up to 200 national and international horse and rider combinations compete across multiple classes/tours ending in the ultimate test: the Grand Prix of Cairo.

The Course:

The Grand Prix was a challenging one-round competition against the clock followed by a jump-off. Course designer Ashraf Abdullah crafted a technical yet flowing track. The opening lines allowed riders a moment to settle, but the difficulty soon ramped up with a tight turn leading immediately into a double combination on a calculated stride.

The middle section demanded precision, requiring horse and rider to approach a large, wide triple combination on a related distance and a curve. The final line brought the course home quickly with a long five-stride gallop from a vertical to a powerful oxer, followed by an immediate left turn to the final vertical.

The Jump-Off:

The primary round proved selective with only four Egyptian riders managing to deliver a clear round and advance to the deciding jump-off:

Egyptian Armed Forces Colonel, Mohamed Osama El Boraie on Gin Lady Tivoli Z

Ahmed Alaa Ragab on Happy Boy

Ismaiel El Boraie (Col. El Boraie's 17-year-old son) on Kadoky

Abdelfatah Elhussein Eissa on Ilse

The jump-off was designed for raw speed and turns - setting a time allowed of 45 seconds.

First to go, veteran El Boraie set an aggressive standard, going clear in a blazing 40.92 seconds.

Next his son, Ismaiel, fresh off winning the previous Medium Tour class just a few hours earlier, entered the arena seemingly determined to beat his father. Though he was faster, clocking in at 40.30 seconds, a rail down resulted in four faults, costing him the lead.

Ahmed Alaa Ragab was unable to match the winner’s pace, crossing the timers clear but in a more cautious 43.92 seconds. Last to ride, Abdelfatah Elhussein Eissa struggled with the pressure, finishing with 16 faults in 52.36 seconds.

In a thrilling jump-off that pitted father against son, it was ultimately El Boraie’s mileage of experience that secured the Army a win on Police grounds. He claimed the CSI2* Cairo Grand Prix title, with Ahmed Alaa Ragab taking second and Ismaiel in third.

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Full results here

Small Tour Final winners:

First: Saif Faisal Arafa and Lennard B (EGY)

Second: Omar Mohamed Ahmed and Kamelia DS (EGY)

Third: Amr Mohamed and FayekFavorite Toy V/D Braembeier (EGY)

Fourth: Ali Sabbour and Hey-Sina L (EGY)

Fifth: Alia El Zuhairy and La Cantana Str (EGY)

Sixth: Seif El Din Ehab Shiha and Elita Z (EGY)

Medium Tour winners:

First: Ismail Osama El Boraie and Athena d'OR (EGY)

Second: Pim Mulder and Mister Jumper (NED)

Third: Abdallah Haitham and Consagros (EGY)

Fourth: Youssef Nassar and Kees (EGY)

Fifth: Hady Samy Gabr and Cox (EGY)

Sixth: Youssef Galal Le and Mantico (EGY)

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER WINS:

Small Tour:

First: Saif Faisal Arafa and Lennard B (EGY)

Second: Hussein Bakry and Cathrina (EGY)

Third: Yehya Ahmed Mekawy on Luigi-S (EGY)

Fourth: Karim Sherif Mohamed and O'Brian VL (EGY)

Fifth: Victor Mariano Luminatti and Carlo (BRA)
Sixth: Roy Hanlon and Lennard (BEL)

Medium Tour:

First: Ismaeil Osama El Boraie and Kadoky (EGY)

Second: Ali Osama Abdelghani and Obama van de Kwachthoeve (EGY)

Third: Omar Amr Khaled and Comme Tu Veux H Z (EGY)

Fourth: Mohamed Serag El Gayar and Acrobello F Z (EGY)

Fifth: Hassan Hesham Farag and Chacceldi (EGY)

Sixth: Ali Sabbour and Nintenda Blue (EGY)

Big Tour:

First: Ismaiel Osama El Boraie and Bijou-K Van'T T Kattenheye Z (EGY)

Second: Seif Yasser Fekry and Mambria (EGY)

Third: Youssef Nassar and Kees (EGY)

Fourth: Selim Gaafar and J Star V Bareelhof (EGY)

Fifth: Rens Spreuwenberg and Jesabelle de La Verderie (NED)

Sixth: Yassin Ramy Abdelghafour and Bacarat des Carmilles (EGY)

All results here

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