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With the 2013 Longines Global Champions Tour Final Grand Prix just hours away, the question is where and how can you catch all of this afternoon's action LIVE? With the world's best riders all here at AL SHAQAB to compete for the incredible €1.45million prize pot, the class promises to be a battle of the titans.
Our build up to the big class begins on our LIVE stream at 1.45pm (local time), we begin by interviewing 2011 and 2012 Championship winner Edwina Tops-Alexander, who could make it three Championships in a row, and last night's CSI5* 1.55m winner the in-form Harrie Smolders, who is also in with a chance of taking the 2013 title.
The CSI5* 1.50m speed class at 2.30pm (local time) will offer an interesting insight into which of the top ranked riders are on hot form. Look out for Laura Kraut, Christian Ahlmann, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Luciana Diniz, Scott Brash and Doda de Miranda, who will all be looking to make an impact ahead of tonight's final showdown.
Our feature presentation, The Longines Global Champions Tour Final of 2013 begins at 5.15pm (local time). Join Frederik de Backer for a tour of Uliano Vezzani's testing course that will decide tonight's winner at 4.55pm (local time). During the Grand Prix we will have commentary from Steven Wilde and Frederik de Backer, who will be joined by key riders from tonight's class.
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and reviews from Doha on our website homepage or on our Facebook page, where you will find exclusive video interviews with star contenders in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha – including Tour leader Laura Kraut, second place rider Christian Ahlmann, hotly-tipped Scott Brash and last night's winner Harrie Smolders.
Qatari rider Sheikh Ali bin Khaled Al Thani is the subject of a beautiful 'In Focus' feature which will soon be premiered on our website. Al Thani admits it's "very exciting" to have the Longines Global Champions Tour Final in Qatar for the first time. The world-class facilities at AL SHAQAB make it a jewel in the crown of the 2013 season. The arena stadium is a fantastic backdrop to what is sure to be an explosive climax to the 2013 Longines Global Champions Tour season.
If you are unable to join us LIVE, you can catch-up with all the action on Eurosport or follow us on Twitter.
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