Taking the first three places at the Arab League Equestrian Qualifying Tournament for the World Cup in Germany 2006, Abdullah Alsharbatly riding Kotro, Khalid Al-Eid riding Alriyadh and Ramzi Aldihami riding Alkhair, gave the Saudi Arabian team the lead in the first round of the tournament, currently being held in Alexandria, Egypt.
Also, Fahd Aleid, riding Yordock, snatched the fifth place to add to the momentum of his team, which has shown an unbeatable form at the beginning of the tournament.
