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STAGE SET FOR 19TH EMIRATES POLO CHAMPIONSHIP INTERNATIONAL With $100,000 Prize Money
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The 19th Emirates Polo Championships International kicks-off on Saturday, December 7 at the Ghantoot Racing &Polo Club with five top teams battling it out over the next two weeks. Who are the players to keep an eye on and who are the favorites to lift the prestigious trophy on December 20?

For many, the Emirates Polo Championships International signals the proper tart of the UAE Polo scene.  It is a high-profile event that provides fantastic action, close matches, upsets and also produces some unsung heroes, like it did last season when Argentine’s exciting Tommy Panelo picked up the coveted Professional Player of the final award.

This year’s event has its share of star players, both from the UAE and overseas, with several big-name players from Argentine, ready to showcase their polo skills. The five participating teams are Abu Dhabi Polo Team led by long-time polo enthusiast and supporter, Abdullah Bin Desmal’s Ghantoot Polo Team, Abu Dhabi Polo Team led by Faris Al Yabhouni, Shaikha Alyaa Al Maktoum and the Al Habtoor Polo Team, Desert Palm Polo Team led by Rashid Al Bawardy and Heider Bangash’s Mahra Bangash Polo Team. The two highest rated polo players in the 10-12 handicap event are Santiago Cernadas (7) who represents a strong-looking Al Habtoor Team and Ghantoot’s six-handicapper Manuel Toccalino. A total cash prize of $100,000 is up for grabs with the winning team collecting $60,000 and the runner-up $40,000. The Emirates is widely regarded as one of the region’s most important polo events as it attracts some of the world’s top professional players.

 

THE TEAMS

Ghantoot (+12)
Abdullah Bin Desmal (0)
Mateo Lalor Bengolea (+2)
Esteban Costas (+4) 
Manuel Toccalino (+6)

Al Habtoor (+11)
Shaika Alyaa Al Maktoum (+1)
Habtoor Al Habtoor (+1) 
Santiago Cernadas (+7) 
Tomas Iriarte (+4)

Desert Palm (+12)
Rashid Al Bawardy /
Cachilo Marty Hgguy (+2)
Martin Valeny (+5)
Sam Intstone (0)
Ramiro Cardero (+5)

Mahra Bangash (+10)
Heider Bangash (0)
Tariq Al Habtoor (+1)
Tuki Ruiz Guinazu (+4) 
Federico Von Potobsky (+5)

Abu Dhabi(+11)
Faris Al Yabhouni (0)
Sergio Damian Quiroga (+2)
Hugo Barabucci (+4)
Martin Donovan (+5)

 

At A Glance

What: UAE Polo championships International

When: December 7th to 20th,, 2019

Where: Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club

Watch all the polo games live : www.grpc.ae – via Polocam TV

For more infos: www.grpc.ae

Official social media: www.instagram.com/ghantootpolo

 

EVENT SPONSORS

Governing Partner
Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Emirates Polo Association


Official Sponsor
Yas International Properties
Yas International Holding
Yas International Investment
Yas International Development
Yas Capital Investment
La Roche Pharmacy

Official Car
Premier Motors – Maserati

Sponsors:
Cassells Al Barsha Hotel
Bin Ham Travels

 

© Thomas Wirth
The 19th Emirates Polo Championships International kicks-off on Saturday, December 7 at the Ghantoot Racing &Polo Club with five top teams battling it out over the next two weeks. Who…
Dubai Wolves Takes the AHPRC League Trophy in November 2019
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The AHPRC League, a week long tournament in November , had four teams compete on the fields of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

The final day of the league was complemented by slightly overcast skies as Al Faisal and Mahra Polo teams opened the Subsidiary Final. Mahra played strong and steady taking the lead on their side until the end of the third chukker with a 2.5 goal advantage. Al Faisal Polo team demonstrated an impressive comeback on the final chukker as Pelayo Berazadi scored 4 goals including a 30-yard penalty shot and closed the game at 9 to 8.5 in favor of Al Faisal Polo team.

Dubai Wolves faced Dr. A / AM polo team at the Final. Habtoor Al Habtoor scored the opening goal for the Wolves and the team ended the first chukker with 2 goals. The team kept the lead until the third chukker at 5 – 2. Dr. A /AM polo team caught up with two successive goals from Tomy Iriarte and a penalty shot opened an opportunity for a tied game. The few seconds left on the clock was not enough and Dubai Wolves emerged victorious having a final score of 5 – 4.

Manu Madan, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort awarded the teams and Habtoor Al Habtoor as the Most Valuable Player.

This Friday‘s Polo Picnic was in full swing as guests watched the matches in picnic style and the children amused themselves in a dedicated kids area. Two lucky guests received prizes worth AED 2,500 during the Gold Coin hunt.

About the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
The Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club is a state-of-the-art polo and equestrian community devoted to equine sports and is the home ground for the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. Check out the Polo Calendar 2019-2020 for upcoming international-standard polo tournaments.

www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

© Thomas Wirth
The AHPRC League, a week long tournament in November , had four teams compete on the fields of Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. The final day of the league…
Hesketh Polo Team Wins the U.S. Polo Assn. Ladies Charity Cup 2019
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It was a pink day at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, as the first edition of the U.S. Polo Assn Ladies Charity Cup 2019 in association with Pink Caravan declared Hesketh Polo Team as its champion after winning against AM Polo and DPEC Saman.

This special polo event was held to promote and support the breast cancer awareness initiative by gathering the strength of women in sports. Three teams participated in round-robin games between the following teams:

Hesketh Polo: Kim Roche (-1), Lauren Dickson (-1), Pearl Venot (0), Tomas Palacios (3)
AM Polo: Sheikha Alya Al Maktoum (-1), Petra Spanko (-1), Sandra Schneider (0), Alejandro Gowland (3)

DPEC Saman: Lee Slimming (-1), Lise Bernard (-1), Alyazi Al Muhairi (-1), Maxi Malacalza (3)

The first match resulted in a 2 goal win in favour of Hesketh Polo against AM Polo team. The next game saw Hestketh Polo beat DPEC Saman with 4 goals to 1. The last match for the second and third place had AM Polo defeat DPEC Saman with 4 goals.

The afternoon was filled with free activities such as beauty treatments, clinical breast examinations, and pink pony rides for kids. Two Best Dressed Females were given prizes from Biologique Recherche, La Perle, Al Habtoor Polo Resort hotel, Kitmate and Essentially Juices. Run-N-Hunt prizes for two pink coins and a pink ribbon amounted to AED 7,500 in gift items.

A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to benefit Pink Caravan under the non-profit organization Friends of Cancer Patients.

 

Sponsors:

U.S. Polo Assn.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States founded in 1890, making it one of the oldest sports governing bodies. With a global footprint of $1.7B and worldwide distribution through 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories, footwear, travel and home goods in 180 countries worldwide.

Al Fanar Gas Services Group
AL FANAR is one of the UAE’s leading gas and oil company. Our sophisticated distribution systems provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas (NG) to thousands of homes, businesses and a lot of the UAE’s most iconic projects.

Dusoul – A Brand by Dhamani
Launched by the illustrious Dhamani Group, Dusoul is a passionately crafted jewelry label from a city revered for its inimitable fervor, stands out with its innovative personality immersed with the awe-inspiring spirit of Dubai.

Biologique Recherche
The Biologique Recherche Methodology has a reputation for astounding effectiveness based on a clinical approach to beauty care using intentionally pure, concentrated, raw ingredients, as well as innovative and meticulous protocols and procedures.

 

Charity Partner:

Pink Caravan
Pink Caravan, a Pan UAE breast cancer initiative that falls under Friends of Cancer Patients’ umbrella “Kashf” for early detection of cancer. Launched in 2011 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Pink Caravan has garnered widespread recognition locally, regionally, and internationally, and therefore, has appointed ambassadors from different walks of life to promote and advocate its mission.


About the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
The Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club is a state-of-the-art polo and equestrian community devoted to equine sports and is the home ground for the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. Check out the Polo and Riding School 2019 – 2020 calendars for upcoming international-standard tournaments, competition and events.

www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

© Thomas Wirth
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Habtoor Polo Takes the First Trophy of the Season
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The Halloween Cup 2019 concluded with Habtoor Polo beating Dubai Wolves with 8 goals to 5. The subsidiary match saw Mahra Polo win with a 3 goal lead over Hesketh / AM Polo team.

The Subsidiary Final between Mahra and Hesketh / AM polo teams was one-sided from the start until the end of the 2nd chukker in favour of Mahra. Past half time, the other team was able to score in goals, but Mahra polo team kept the lead until the end of the buzzer with a final score of 8 goals to 5.

The Dubai Wolves demonstrated a strong start at the Final match as it closed 1st chukker with a 2 goal advantage over Habtoor Polo. Succeeding chukkers saw Habtoor Polo race to close in on the Wolves and reached a tied score halfway through the final chukker. Mohammed Al Habtoor broke the tie with a goal and Raja Abuljebain sealed the win for Habtoor Polo team with two consecutive goals closing in the match at 8 goals to 5.

Nassim Abu Yousef, Vice President of ASSA ABLOY Opening Securities Middle East awarded the teams. Edgardo Montoya was named the Most Valuable Player and Macho as the Best Playing Pony ridden by Mohammed Al Habtoor.

 

Tournament Results:

Match Date Teams                                                         Scores

25th Oct          Habtoor Polo vs. Hesketh / AM Polo       8 – 5

                        Dubai Wolves vs. Greent Gates Polo        6 – 5

28th Oct          Mahra Polo vs. Hesketh / AM Polo          6 – 5

30th Oct          Habtoor Polo vs. Green Gates Polo          9 – 6

                        Dubai Wolves vs. Mahra Polo                   9 – 4

01st Nov          Mahra Polo vs. Hesketh / AM Polo          8 – 5

                        Habtoor Polo vs. Dubai Wolves                8 – 5

 

About the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East
The strength of ASSA ABLOY Opening Securities Middle East lies in its brands, which include some of the best-known and most trusted names in security. In Middle East, we are promoting a one stop solution for complete project requirements to designers and consultants. Each of its brands complement the others with its different strengths, allowing the company to offer tailored solutions for all its customers and end users within the construction market.

About the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
The Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club is a state-of-the-art polo and equestrian community devoted to equine sports and is the home ground for the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series. Check out the Polo Calendar 2019-2020 for upcoming international-standard polo tournaments.

www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

© Thomas Wirth
The Halloween Cup 2019 concluded with Habtoor Polo beating Dubai Wolves with 8 goals to 5. The subsidiary match saw Mahra Polo win with a 3 goal lead over Hesketh…
60 Years Queen`s Cup 2020
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The Polo Classic: From 19 May to 14 June 2020 the legendary Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Of course, huge festivities are coming up next year. But the 2019 edition was also a breathtaking polo event.

Scone Polo added their name to the Cartier Queen’s Cup at the first time of asking! David Paradice’s team delivered a strong performance on The Queen’s Ground at Guards Polo Club in the second half of this final – playing their crowd-pleasing four-man polo – to win the match and the trophy 9-5. The popular Australian patron not only received the coveted cup from HM The Queen and Laurent Feniou, Managing Director of Cartier UK, but a huge cheer from the crowd too.

Their opponents, Andrey Borodin’s Park Place, were runners-up for the second successive year and, on paper, were favourites to lift the trophy. The game started in Park Place’s favour – they were 2-0 up after the first chukka and although Scone Polo got themselves on even terms in the second (3-3) Park Place seemed to be in the driving seat.

Scone Polo’s story through this year’s competition has been incredible and this final was no exception. Many people had written off this new team after they lost their first two games. Things changed in the third league match of the tournament – they suddenly found a winning way of playing and have not looked back since. Some great teamwork had put this team in the final and it won them the Cup too. Park Place struggled to counteract Scone Polo’s increasing confidence – failing to score at all in the fifth – and all of sudden, with just seven minutes left to play, this was Scone Polo’s game.

Winning player, Englishman James Harper, who had a brilliant game at back for Scone Polo, was named the Cartier Most Valuable Player. He also received the Cartier Best Playing Pony Rug for Twitter – a Jim Gilmore-owned, seven-year-old chestnut mare.

HM The Queen also presented the subsidiary final prize, the Cartier Trophy to Hugues Carmignac, patron of Talandracas, one of 12 teams that had entered this year’s Cartier Queen’s Cup competition. They beat Jean-Francois Decaux’s La Bamba de Areco 11-8 in an earlier match on this day. There was little air between these two teams at half time – 7-6 to Talandracas. Things only changed when La Bamba’s David Stirling retired after the third chukka – he had been injured in the second and although he continued to play until half-time it was clear he was in some pain.

Pablo Pieres subbed for him but a change of personnel always upsets a team’s dynamics and La Bamba failed to score in the next two chukkas. Talandracas, meanwhile, put four more goals on the board. La Bamba got back into the game in the sixth but it was too late and Talandracas won the sub final by three goals. The winning team’s Alejandro Muzzio was later named The Most Valuable Player, receiving his prize from HM The Queen.

www.guardspoloclub.com

 

RANKING

1. Scone Polo (+22)
David Paradice (0)
James Beim (+7)
Nico Pieres (+9)
James Harper (+6)

2. Park Place (+22)
Andrey Borodin (0)
Juan Britos (+7)
Hilario Ulloa (+10)
Byron Watson (+5)

3. Talandracas (+22)
Hugues Carmignac (0)
Francisco Elizalde (+8)
Julian de Lusarreta (+7)
Alejandro Muzzio (+7)

4. La Bamba De Areco (+22)
Jean-François Decaux (0)
Kian Hall (+3)
David Stirling / Pablo Pieres (+9/+9)
Juan Martin Nero (+10)

 

© Thomas Wirth

The Polo Classic: From 19 May to 14 June 2020 the legendary Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Of course, huge festivities are coming up…
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