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El Basha dominates Patrons Cup 2023

14. November 2023

The Patrons Cup 2023 has commenced with a round-robin club chukker involving the White, Red, and Blue Teams, consisting of players hailing from various teams, including Habtoor Polo, Al Faisal Polo, AM Polo, Hesketh Polo, and Dubai Wolves.

Tomas Iriarte of El Basha opened the exhibition match of the day, scoring the first goal in the initial chukker for his team. The first chukker concluded without Al Faisal-PBS securing a goal. Al Faisal-PBS eventually scored their first goal with an intense strike delivered by Petra Spanko. The teams maintained a score of 1-1 until the third chukker. As the two teams battled on the field until the fourth chukker, El Basha solidified their lead by scoring three goals before the buzzer, while Al Faisal did not manage to add a goal to their score. Ultimately, El Basha clinched the trophy as the winner of the Patrons Cup 2023.

Match Progression:
0 – 1 | 1 – 1 | 1 – 1 | 1 – 3

Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort presented awards to the teams. Hani Jabsheh of El Basha was recognized as the Most Valuable Player. Additionally, during the halftime break, guests could win AED 6,000 in gift items by finding the scattered gold coin in the field. Winners were awarded vouchers from La Perle, as well as services from Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Al Habtoor Polo Club.

The Patrons Cup 2023 has commenced with a round-robin club chukker involving the White, Red, and Blue Teams, consisting of players hailing from various teams, including Habtoor Polo, Al Faisal…

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UAE Polo Takes Home the Dubai Challenge Cup 2022

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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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…

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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.

Images by Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club

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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…

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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

Photos by Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club

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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…

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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.

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…

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Habtoor Polo and UAE Polo Teams Make it to the Finals of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022

5. February 2022

3 February 2022, Dubai, UAE: A chance to defend its title as the tournament champion will be in the hands of Habtoor Polo as they take on UAE Polo again this Saturday, 5 February, at Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

At today‘s semifinals, Habtoor Polo took the lead and settled the chukker with one goal to nil. AM Polo managed to switch the advantage to their side with penalty goals from Benjamin Urquiza. The game was levelled during the third chukker with both teams having 4 goals each. Habtoor Polo carved a 3-goal lead at the penultimate chukker as each player demonstrated a skilled play. The team extended their lead at the last minutes of the game and closed it with a final score of 10 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 1 – 0 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 4 | 8- 5 | 10 – 6
Top Scorer: Bautista Bayugar, 5 goals

The next spot at the final was a battle between UAE Polo and Zedan Polo teams. The game started on equal footing as the first chukker ended with a tied score. Tommy Beresford and Sheikha Alia Al Maktoum gained the lead for UAE Polo at the end of the second chukker. It was a short-lived advantage as Tomas Panelo and Gonzalo Ferrari displayed gameplay that levelled the game at 6 goals by halftime. Both Tomas and Gonzalo had two runaway goals during the fourth chukker

that extended Zedan Polo‘s lead, only to be matched by Tommy‘s precise penalty shots.

Early in the final chukker, Zedan Polo carved a 2 goal lead that Tommy threatened at last second. Both teams were tied at 11 goals with a penalty issued in favour of UAE Polo. The 60-yard penalty went slightly off the goal but Sheikha Alya‘s swift assist beside the goal post earned the team its well-deserved spot at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 final.

Match Progression: 1 – 1 | 4 – 3 | 6 – 6 | 9 – 9 | 12 – 11
Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford, 7 goals

The winner of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 will be lifting the coveted trophy on the 5th of February, Field 1 of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Final Day Agenda:

12:00 – Picnic Gates Open
13:45 – Flag Parade
13:55 – Team Presentation
14:00 – Hildon Cup: Dubai Wolves by CAFU vs. Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo
15:20 – Cheerleader Show
15:35 – Find the Gold Coins
15:55 – Team Presentation with Bentley Cars | UAE National Anthem
16:00 – Bentley Emirates Silver Cup Final: Habtoor Polo vs. Zedan Polo
17:20 – Trophy Ceremony
18:20 – LED Light Show

Photos by Tony Belot

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3 February 2022, Dubai, UAE: A chance to defend its title as the tournament champion will be in the hands of Habtoor Polo as they take on UAE Polo again…

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Dubai Wolves by CAFU Beats UAE Polo at the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 Qualifiers

28. January 2022

25 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The pack came back strong from its defeat last week and served an exciting finish on the third day of the tournament.

Alfredo Cappella scored the first goal for the Dubai Wolves by CAFU which set the pace of the game – fast with a flurry of goals coming in from both teams. UAE Polo had the lead from the first chukker which, they kept until the end of the second chukker courtesy of goals from Tommy Beresford and Lucas Monteverde Jr. The third chukker saw the pack take control of the game as they gained a 2-goal advantage. Monteverde delivered back to back goals tying the game at 8 goals midway through the penultimate chukker.

However, the shot from Carlos Ulloa and the last-second goal from Cappella kept the Wolves ahead of the game. The UAE Polo team gave the team a run for their money as they tied the game at 11 goals with a few seconds left at the last chukker. At the last throw-in, Dubai Wolves by CAFU snatched the win with the exemplary tandem play by its Patron, Habtoor Al Habtoor and Ulloa, closing the game at 12 goals to 11.

Match Progression: 2 – 3 | 5 – 6 | 8 – 6 | 10 – 8 | 12 – 1
Top Scorer: Tommy Beresford, 6 goals

The next round of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup qualifiers is on the 27th of January on Field 3.

14:00
Zedan Polo vs.
AM Polo

16:00
Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo vs.
Clinova-Scone Polo

Photos by Khalil Ahli

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25 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The pack came back strong from its defeat last week and served an exciting finish on the third day of the tournament. Alfredo Cappella scored…

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AM Polo and Zedan Polo Teams Claim Victory at the Qualifiers of the Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022

25. January 2022

24 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The second day of the tournament opened with a goal from Pablo Urquiza for AM Polo team and had Benjamin Panelo closing the first chukker with a .5 goal lead in favour of Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo. Benjamin Urquiza delivered three back to back goals that shifted the lead to AM Polo‘s side during the next chukker. Bangash Polo snatched the lead back by halftime as Panelo‘s long pass to Federico von Potobsky ended the third chukker at 6.5 goals to 6. However, the last two chukkers saw AM Polo take off with subsequent penalty shots from Benjamin Urquiza that sealed the with for AM Polo at 10 goals to 6.5.

Match Progression: 1 – 1.5 | 4 – 3.5 | 6 – 6.5 | 9 – 6.5 | 10 – 6.5
Top Scorer: Benjamin Urquiza, 9 goals

Clinova-Scone Polo team officially debuted in UAE‘s high-goal polo scene as it went head to head with the renowned Zedan Polo team at the second match. The first chukker ended with a 1 goal lead for Zedan having 2 goals from Gonzalo Ferrari. The next chukker saw both patrons – Raja Karim for Clinova-Scone and Amr Zedan – score a goal each. Facundo Llorente managed to tie the game midway through the third chukker but, Ferrari defended Zedan Polo‘s lead until halftime. The penultimate had a promising start with Karim tying the game at 4 goals, only to be met by 3 goal shots from the opposing team.

Zedan kept a 2 goal lead from the penultimate chukker until the end of the buzzer and closed the game at 8 goals to 6.

Match Progression: 2 – 1 | 3 – 2 | 4 – 3 | 7 – 5 | 8 – 6
Top Scorer: Gonzalo Ferrari, 6 goals

The Bentley Emirates Silver Cup 2022 will continue with a match between Dubai Wolves by CAFU and UAE Polo teams on 25th of January, Field 3 in Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Photos by Khalil Ahli

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24 January 2022, Dubai, UAE: The second day of the tournament opened with a goal from Pablo Urquiza for AM Polo team and had Benjamin Panelo closing the first chukker…

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Dubai Polo Gold Cup Welcomes Standard Chartered Bank as the Title Sponsor of the Prestigious Gold Cup 2020

13. January 2020

Standard Chartered Bank has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup (Dubai Open) Tournament in 2020. The Dubai Open is the most coveted trophy of the five tournaments under the umbrella of the prestigious Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series.

The highly anticipated Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020 will run from 16 February to 6 March, with participation from some of the world’s top teams and players, making it a stellar highlight on Dubai’s 2020 polo calendar.

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series tournaments, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has grown to become the region’s premier set of polo competitions attracting VIPs, celebrities, society figures, corporate executives and members of the press from around the world.

The Dubai Open — now in its eleventh edition — is certified by the World Polo Tour (WPT) since 2012 and played under the banner of the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), adhering to its rules and provision of its umpires. It is also part of the WPT Championship Cup, considered the highest competition in terms of points and awards.

“We are honoured to welcome Standard Chartered Bank as our Title Sponsor of the Gold Cup 2020. Such a prominent partnership is aligned with our quest in keeping UAE at the forefront of the international polo playing scene over the past 10 years” said Mohammed K. Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group.

Commenting on the sponsorship, “At Standard Chartered Private Bank, we are very pleased to be the title sponsor of the Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020.

This prestigious tournament perfectly matches with the DNA of our brand and our strategy to drive the acceleration of our business growth in the MENA region.” said Ali Hammad, Market Head, Private Banking, Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

“The partnership will contribute to develop and strengthen the presence of our brand in this region and especially in the UAE, one of our main markets.” He added.

Standard Chartered Private Bank
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Our aspiration to be the private bank of choice among generations of entrepreneurs is built on Standard Chartered’s inherent strengths: a heritage of some 160 years in international banking, a presence in 60 of the world’s most dynamic markets, and a strong understanding of growth markets. Through our global team of around 1000 employees, our relationship managers, investment advisors and product specialists have a deep understanding of our footprint markets and client needs, enabling them to connect our clients to an extensive range of wealth opportunities across our network.

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Dubai Polo Gold Cup
The Dubai Polo Gold Cup (DPGC) was founded in 2009 by Mohammed K. Al Habtoor, patron of Habtoor Polo team. Year on year, the tournament has reached new heights. In 2012, the Gold Cup was recognized by the World Polo Tour (WPT. In 2014, the Gold Cup tournament was credited the highest competition in terms of points within the WPT Challenge Cup category, elevating it to 50 points for the winner. 2015 saw the Gold Cup upgraded from ‘Challenge Cup’ to the highly coveted ‘WPT Cup’, resulting in winners receiving 60 points. In 2017, the tournament was moved up to WPT Championship Cup – the highest competition in terms of points, awarding its winners 80 points. The Silver Cup and the Dubai Challenge Cup are ranked under the ‘WPT Challenge Cup’ category – with winners receiving 50 and 20 points respectively. The DPGC is proud to be the only tournament series with this exclusive accreditation in the GCC and MENA Region, ranking it among the best polo tournaments worldwide.

For more information: http://dubaipologoldcup.com/