Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi Wins Visit Portugal Grand Prix at Al Shira’aa CSIO3* Lisbon
Emirati Show Jumper and Chacco Bay Take Top Honours in the Portuguese Capital for Al Shira’aa
Al Shira’aa rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi claimed a landmark international victory yesterday evening, winning the Lisbon Grand Prix presented by Visit Portugal aboard Chacco Bay after producing one of only two double clear performances over Bernardo Costa Cabral’s technical 1.55m course.
Held at the historic Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa in the heart of Lisbon, the Grand Prix brought together a world-class field of international combinations as part of the revitalised CSIO Lisbon, a show proudly supported by Al Shira’aa following the organisation’s commitment to restoring the prestigious Nations Cup to the Portuguese capital from 2026 onwards.
Demonstrating speed, precision and composure under pressure, Omar and Chacco Bay stopped the clock in an impressive 38.43 seconds in the jump-off to secure victory ahead of France’s Edouard Chauvet and Zia Mia de la Bonn Z, with Portugal’s Duarte Seabra completing the podium.
The victory also marks the second Grand Prix win for Omar and Chacco Bay as a partnership, further cementing the combination as one of the UAE’s most exciting emerging combinations on the international circuit. Currently ranked inside the top 10 of the FEI U25 rankings, Omar continues to establish himself amongst the sport’s leading young talents under the vision and support of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Speaking following the victory, Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi said, “Winning in Lisbon means so much to me, especially that it’s such a historical event that has been restored by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan after a three-year break. As always, I’m grateful to Al Shira’aa for the continued support and for making these victories possible.”
Sami Kettle, Director of Global Operations at Al Shira’aa commented, “We are incredibly proud to see Omar Al Marzooqi and Chacco Bay deliver such an outstanding performance to win the CSIO3* Al Shira’aa Lisbon Grand Prix. This victory is a true reflection of Omar’s talent, determination and exceptional horsemanship, together with the incredible partnership he has built with Chacco Bay.
