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Dubai Wolves by CAFU and UAE Polo, IFZA Gold Cup 2023

21. February 2023

Dubai Wolves by CAFU and UAE Polo delivered an exceptional performances on the fourth day of the IFZA Gold Cup 2023, resulting in their deserved victories

19 February 2023: The fourth day of the IFZA Gold Cup was action-packed with two matches between Clinova Noa Capital Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU, followed by UAE Polo and Ghantoot Polo teams.

A critical match, as both teams – Dubai Wolves by CAFU and Capital Noa Capial Polo, needed to earn their first win in the tournament. Carlos Ulloa scored the first opening goal for Dubai Wolves by CAFU, followed by two more goals by Teodora Lacau and Ulloa. Dubai Wolves by CAFU dominated the game until the second chukker, maintaining a 5-0 lead over Clinova Noa Capital Polo. Although the opposing team scored one goal each in the third and fourth chukker, the Wolves kept their lead with four goals, resulting in a final score of 6-2. The Clinova Noa Capital polo team managed to make an excellent comeback, with their Patron – Raja Karim scoring 2 goals and 1 goal by Benjamin Panelo, with great display of polo skills shown by Tomas Iriarte and Facundo Llorente. In the end, it was Dubai Wolves by CAFU who secured their first win in the tournament.

Match Progression:

3 – 0 | 5 – 0 | 6 – 1 | 6 – 2 | 7 – 5

Top Scorer: Benjamin Panelo, Carlos Ulloa and Teodora Lacau – 3 goals

Each team carrying a victory under its belt, UAE Polo and Ghantoot Polo delivered an exciting game for the spectators of Al Habtoor Polo Club. Marcos Araya opened the scoring with a 40-yard penalty shot, and Segundo Amadori doubled Ghantoot Polo‘s lead to make it a two-goal advantage over UAE Polo. Tommy Beresford narrowed the score gap with three goals, and Lucas Monteverde Jr. scored a goal in the last minute of the second chukker. Tommy Beresford, with three penalty shots of 30, 40, and 60 yards, brought his team to a double-digit score, ending the third chukker with a 10-2 lead. UAE Polo managed to maintain the lead in the penultimate chukker as well with a 12 – 4 score, and by the end of the final stretch, UAE Polo marched its way through to ensure another win of the tournament.

Match Progression:

1 – 2 | 5 – 2 | 10 – 3 | 12 – 4 | 12 – 8

Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford – 8 goals

The next round of qualifying matches will be on the 21st of February:

14:00 – Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo vs. Mahra by AIX Investment Group Polo | Field 1

16:15 – AM Polo vs. IFZA Habtoor Polo | Field 3

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21. March 2022

The team defends its title as the tournament champion for the third year

19 March 2022, Dubai, UAE: The fourth tournament of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series concluded with two exciting matches on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Juan Jauretche and Pablo Urquiza exchanged goals at the start of the Subsidiary Final and ended the first chukker with two goals each for Hesketh and AM – Ankora Polo teams. The half goal advantage kept AM – Ankora at the lead by the end of the second chukker but Tomas Palacios Bacque had taken Hesketh ahead of its competition as he closed the fourth chukker with 3 goals from penalty. The goal difference was enough to secure the win for Hesketh Polo at 7 goals to 4.5.

Match Progression: 2 – 2.5 | 3 – 3.5 | 7 – 3.5 | 7 – 4.5

Lucas Monteverde Jr. had taken the lead early for the UAE Polo team and carved a significant goal advantage by halftime. Rashid Al Abbar placed Bangash Polo on the scoreboard with Federico von Potobsky closing the gap in scores during the penultimate chukker. The last chukker was a dash for the win with Bangash seemingly in line for the trophy as its patron, Haider Bangash saved a low penalty shot from Potobsky. However, Lukin snatched the victory for UAE Polo with a goal from range and the game ended at 7.5 goals to 7.

Match Progression: 2.5 – 1 | 5.5 – 2| 5.5 – 4 | 7.5 – 7

Mohammed Khalaf Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group and Martin Pedersen, Chairman of International Free Zone Authority, awarded the teams of the day. Lucas Monteverde Jr. was the Most Valuable Player and Nocherita, owned by Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as the Best Playing Pony.

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Abu Dhabi Polo and UAE Polo Teams Notched Up Victories at the Gold Cup 2022

21. February 2022

The clash of sticks continued on the fourth day of the Dubai Open 2022 at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Alfredo Cappella marked the scoreboard first with a penalty shot for the Dubai Wolves by CAFU but UAE Polo had the lead at the end of the first chukker. The team widened the gap in scores during the second from the penalty shots by Tommy Beresford. The Wolves scrambled for goals during the third chukker with Charles Cooney closing it at 5 goals for the team. UAE Polo had full possession of the game as they marked the penultimate chukker with an astounding 8-goal lead. The Dubai Wolves by CAFU made attempts for redemption at the fifth chukker and managed to score in 4 back to back goals, however the significant lead was enough to earn UAE Polo team their second win in the tournament.

Match Progression: 3 – 2 | 6 – 2 | 8 – 5 | 13 – 5 | 13 – 9
Top scorer: Tommy Beresford, 8 goals

The next match was between Abu Dhabi Polo and AM Polo teams. Segundo Amadori scored first for Abu Dhabi Polo during the second chukker but the Urquiza‘s from AM Polo nicked the lead by the end of it. Jeronimo del Carril‘s consecutive goals during the third and Santiago Cernadas‘ evasive shots at the fourth chukker shifted the lead to Abu Dhabi Polo. AM Polo rushed to steal the win as the opponent had a 2 goal advantage mid of the final chukker. Pablo Urquiza squeezed in 1 goal but AM Polo was beaten by the buzzer and Abu Dhabi Polo won the game at 6 goals to 5.

Match Progression: 0 – 0 | 1 – 3 | 4 – 3 | 5- 4 | 6 – 5

The next round of qualifying matches will be on the 22nd of February between Habtoor Polo and Zedan at 14:00 followed by Bangash Dodson & Horrell against Ghantoot Polo at 16:00.

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Zedan Polo and Habtoor Polo Make Headway at the Dubai Open 2022

21. February 2022

Both teams inch a leg up on their competition as they scored their second win in the Gold Cup 2022 tournament.

Bangash Dodson & Horrell nicked the first goal of the afternoon. Habtoor Polo matched that goal with successive goals from which closed the first chukker at a 3 goal advantage. Haider Bangash, the team patron, scored one for his team with Federico von Potobsky‘s pass from the throw-in. Bautista Bayugar placed Habtoor Polo at a comfortable 5 goal lead by halftime. The penultimate chukker saw Bangash Dodson & Horrell get back in the game and narrowed the gap to 3 goals. The team closed in Habtoor Polo early in the last chukker but Juan Jauretche nailed the team‘s 11th goal – enough to secure the team‘s second victory.

Match Progression: 4 -1 | 6 – 2 | 8 – 3a | 9 – 6 | 11 – 9
Top scorer: Bautista Bayugar, 6 goals

It was a close start for the next match between Zedan Polo and Ghantoot Polo with the first chukker ending at 3 goals to 1. Tomas Panelo from the Zedan Polo team drove the advantage up to 4 goals by the end of the second. The gap in scores did not improve during the next minutes with the near goal saves and misses. The penultimate chukker had seen Amr Zedan, the team patron, deliver the ball close to goal and Gonzalo Ferrari finishing it for the team. At this point Zedan has a 4 goal advantage that Ghantoot Polo was not able to beat and the game ended with a final score of 10 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 3 – 2 | 6- 2 | 7 – 3 | 9 – 5 | 10 – 6
Top scorer: Tomas Panelo, 7 goals

The Dubai Open qualifying games will continue on the 20th of February, Field 3 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

14:00
UAE Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by CAFU

16:00
Abu Dhabi Polo vs. AM Polo

Phots by Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club

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Commanding Wins for UAE Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU at the Gold Cup 2022 Qualifiers

17. February 2022

16 February 2022: The qualifying matches of the Dubai Open 2022 are well underway, with the second day featuring Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series Polo against Abu Dhabi Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU versus AM Polo.

Lucas Monteverde Jr. scored first for UAE Polo with Segundo Amadori settling the first chukker at 1 goal each. Abu Dhabi Polo team took the lead by the end of the second chukker with goals from Jeronimo del Carril but UAE Polo managed a 5-goal advantage in the next two chukkers. The final chukker saw Abu Dhabi make a comeback as Jero and Santiago Cernadas narrowed the gap in scores. However, the lead UAE Polo had was enough to seal the win for the team at 9 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 1 – 1 | 2 – 3 | 5 – 3 | 8 – 3 | 9 – 6
Top scorer: Tommy Beresford, 7 goals

AM Polo showed early dominance in the next match as the first chukker closed at 2 goals to nil. Dubai Wolves by CAFU made up for its slow start with back to back goals during the second. The third chukker was a scuffle for the Wolves to extend their lead and the team successfully carved a 3-goal advantage with its Patron – Habtoor Al Habtoor – picking up a long-range pass from Alfredo Cappella. The team kept the momentum during the penultimate chukker, ending it with a 5-goal lead. Alejandro Muzzio placed AM Polo back on the scoreboard with consecutive goals during the final chukker.

But the commanding lead of the Dubai Wolves by CAFU plus the additional goals it landed earned them their first win in the tournament.

Match Progression: 0 – 2 | 4- 3 | 7 – 4 | 9 – 4 | 12 – 8
Top scorers: Carlos Ulloa, Alfredo Cappella, Alejandro Muzzio, 5 goals

The Dubai Open matches will continue on the 19th of February on Field 1 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

14:00
Habtoor Polo vs. Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo

16:00
Ghantoot Polo vs. Zedan Polo

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Habtoor Polo and Zedan Polo Teams Take First Win at the Dubai Open 2022

16. February 2022

Habtoor Polo, fresh from its glory at the Silver Cup 2022, faced the defending champions of the Gold Cup – Ghantoot Polo – on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Marcos (Cacu) Araya opened the match with a goal for Ghantoot and, Mohammed Al Habtoor, the patron of the Habtoor Polo team, closed the first chukker with a 1-goal advantage. The team continued the streak of goal shots and extended its lead with 2 goals. Cacu placed Ghantoot back on the scoreboard during the third chukker but Bautista Bayugar managed to keep the lead to Habtoor Polo‘s side by halftime. The penultimate chukker saw the team carve a 4-goal lead which Ghantoot closed in on but did not manage to beat. The game ended with a final score of 8 goals to 7 in favour of Habtoor Polo.

Match Progression: 2 – 1 | 4 – 1 | 6 – 4 | 8 – 4 | 8 – 7
Top scorers: Bautista Bayugar and Marcos Araya, 5 goals

Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo team took the lead quickly from Zedan Polo at the second match of the day. Amr Zedan, the patron of the opposing team shifted the advantage by the end of the second chukker and the team kept its lead through halftime. Benjamin Panelo from Bangash levelled the game during the fourth chukker with penalty shots. His brother, Tomas Panelo, saw to it that the final chukker belongs to the Zedan Polo team as he scored 3 goals and the team took their first win in the tournament.

Match Progression: 1 – 2 | 3 – 2 | 3 – 5 | 5 – 5 | 8 – 6
Top scorers: Tomas Panelo & Benjamin Panelo, 5 goals

The next round of qualifying matches will be on the 16th of February, Field 3 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Photos by Tony Belot and Shine TV

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Bin Drai Polo Clinches Victory at the Polo Masters Cup 2022

15. February 2022

12 February 2022, Dubai, UAE: The afternoon opened with a penalty shot from Ernesto Trotz at the subsidiary final of the tournament. Estancia Lamar Polo team dominated the first half of the game against El Basha Polo and maintained a 3-goal advantage at the end of the third chukker. Tommy Beresford for El Basha Polo managed to close the gap in scores during the last chukker, but the win still fell in the hands of Estancia Lamar as the game ended with a final score of 6 goals to 5.

Match Progression: 2 – 0 | 5 – 2 | 6 – 3 | 6 – 5

The final featured a match between Bin Drai Polo and Ankora Polo teams, and Raul Laplacette closed the first chukker with a 1-goal lead for Bin Drai. Laplacette‘s consecutive goal shots placed the team in a comfortable lead by halftime.Ricardo Garros for Ankora Polo nicked 2 goals for the team, but the advantage stayed on Bin Drai‘s side. Mohammed Bin Drai stole the ball and converted it to a point making Ankora‘s work cut out for them at the last chukker of the game. Faisal Yabroudi‘s last-second goal sealed the win for Bin Drai at 9 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 2 – 1 | 6 – 3 | 7 – 5 | 9 – 6

Philippe D‘Amat, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort hotel awarded the teams of the day. Pico Flor was the Best Playing Pony ridden by the tournament‘s Most Valuable Player – Ricardo Garros.

Photos by Khalil Ahli

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ABOUT DUBAI POLO GOLD CUP SERIES

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGC) was founded in 2009 by Mohammed Al Habtoor, patron of the Habtoor Polo team and Chairman of the UAE Polo Federation DPGC Series started out with one tournament – the Gold Cup (Dubai Open) – and has grown into a series five premier Polo Tournaments in the Middle East – the Silver Cup, Gold Cup, Polo Masters Cup, Dubai Challenge Cup and the Dubai Cup. The tournaments under the DPGC are recognized by World Polo Tour (WPT), ranking it among the best polo tournaments worldwide. The Gold Cup is one out of the four tournaments in the world that is played in the WPT Championship Cup category, on a par with world-class events held in Argentina, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

The DPGC Series is one of the most important annual tournaments in the region having its home ground in the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, annually attracting VIP’s, dignitaries, local and international media, society figures, and famous personalities.

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3. May 2021

30 April 2021, Dubai, UAE: The last tournament of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club‘s polo calendar ended with a runaway win for the Ankora Polo against Hesketh Polo team.

The tournament final saw Ankora Polo take a dominant position with its flurry of goals in the first chukker Ricardo Garros. The following chukker followed a similar trend with Hesketh Polo scoring only a handful of goals that by halftime, Ankora was at a 4 goal lead. Aiti ramped up the lead with 3 goals during the third that increased the gap in scores by 7. Relentless, the team scored an additional 2 goals at the final chukker and closed the game at 13 goals to 5.

Philip d‘Amat, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort hotel awarded the teams of the day with Lauren Dickson as the Most Valuable Player.

The tournament is sponsored by Energy International Corporation. The company has been a single resource supplier of mechanical, electrical, controls, and ventilation equipment, supplier and contractor of Parking systems, Traffic management Systems, Traffic Enforcement & Control Systems, Electronic Ticketing and Vending, and a supplier and contractor of aviation and airport ground support equipment internationally since 1978.

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Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club Honors Top Performing Players and Teams

27. April 2021

24 April 2021, Dubai, UAE: The Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club hosted its first End of Season Polo Awards 2021 in Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Hotel and recognized the exemplary display of athleticism during its Polo Season from 2020 to 2021.

The Club‘s polo calendar comprised of 14 tournaments that started in October 2020 and had received the participation of players based locally and abroad with the support of its trusted sponsors and partners. It had seen new teams form throughout the season through collaborations and sponsorships in its games. The Club also witnessed its Polo Academy students advance in the Sport of Kings as they polished their skills in several Club Chukkers and Kids Polo matches.

The End of Season Polo Awards 2021 marked the culmination of the consistent performance of the team behind each polo event of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. The evening attended by Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Habtoor Group with other key members of the polo community. The winners of the evening received gifts from Il Giardino Flowers Boutique, Baylandi House of Scarf, Majesticq, Equusir, Black Hound Sports Dubai and U.S. Polo Assn.

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24 April 2021, Dubai, UAE: The Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club hosted its first End of Season Polo Awards 2021 in Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Hotel and recognized…

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Defending Champion Habtoor Polo Tops the Dubai Cup 2021 Tournament

16. April 2021

14 April 2021, Dubai, UAE: Habtoor Polo team claimed the last trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series for the fourth year as it smashed the competition – Ankora/Dr. A Polo team and closed the game at 7 goals to 5.

Round robin games amongst AM Polo, Dubai IMMO and El Basha Polo teams kicked off the Subsidiary Match of the Dubai Cup 2021.

Match Progression:

El Basha Polo vs. Dubai IMMO:

2.5 – 2 | 3.5 – 2

Dubai IMMO vs. AM Polo:

0.5 – 2 | 3.5 – 3

AM Polo vs. El Basha: 2 – .5 | 4 – 3.5

Habtoor Polo team‘s performance throughout the final was consistent and had the early lead with 2 goals. Ankora/Dr. A Polo team on its tail, Ricardo Garros managed to match the goals delivered by its opponent by halftime. The final chukker had seen Aiti Garros threaten the impending win for Habtoor Polo as he levelled the game at 5 goals at mid chukker. Both teams raced for the win and Santiago Gomez Romero nicked the 6th goal for Habtoor Polo and with ample time on the clock, Ankora/Dr. A Polo attempted to tie the game once more. But Habtoor Al Habtoor broke through and delivered an excellent runaway goal that sealed the win for Habtoor Polo team.

Match Progression: 2 – 0 | 4 – 2 | 5 – 3 | 7 – 5

• Philippe d‘Amat, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort awarded the teams of the day:
• Dubai Cup 2021 Winner – Habtoor Polo Team
• Dubai Cup 2021 Runner Up – Ankora / Dr. A Polo
• Most Valuable Player – Habtoor Al Habtoor
• Subsidiary Runner Up – Dubai IMMO
• Subsidiary Winner – El Basha Polo
• 5th Place – AM Polo

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14 April 2021, Dubai, UAE: Habtoor Polo team claimed the last trophy of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series for the fourth year as it smashed the competition – Ankora/Dr.…