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Al Habtoor Polo Club hosted the first ever Panacor Cup 2023, won by Habtoor Polo

13. February 2023

12 February 2023 – Dubai, UAE: Al Habtoor Polo Club proudly hosted on its grounds the first ever Panacor Cup. The event was a weeklong affair which was attended by polo enthusiasts, and key opinion leaders who came to watch six Panacor Cup matches, featuring four local patrons and sixteen professional polo players.

Participating Teams and Players:

HABTOOR POLO
Mohammed Al Habtoor
Santos Iriarte
Khalaf Al Habtoor
Carlos Ulloa

DUBAI WOLVES POLO
Habtoor Al Habtoor
Tarik Al Habtoor
Raja Abuljebain
Justo Cuitino

UAE POLO
Lucero Carlitos Monteverde
Keyley Smith
Sheika Alia Al Maktoum
Lucas Monteverde Jr.

ORBIS POLO
Mohammed Khalid
Kim Roche
Tomas Palacios
Tomas Iriarte

The Panacor Cup featured a match between Dubai Wolves Polo and Orbis Polo at the subsidiary final and Habtoor Polo against UAE Polo at the final. The game ended with a brilliant play at 10 goals to 7.5 in favor of the Habtoor Polo. The professionals match, had top ranking polo athletes play under the team banners of Habtoor Polo and UAE Polo, with the game concluding in favor of the blues – Habtoor Polo.

Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort, awarded the teams with a tie for the Most Valuable Player – Lucero Monteverde and Khalaf Habtoor, and the Best Playing Pony – Open Amsterdam, played by Mohammed Al Habtoor.

Whilst the brilliant display of polo was the main attraction, it was also a fun-filled family day out at the field, as the guests watched the match from the sidelines in picnic style.

12 February 2023 – Dubai, UAE: Al Habtoor Polo Club proudly hosted on its grounds the first ever Panacor Cup. The event was a weeklong affair which was attended by…

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UAE Polo Team Takes Home The IFZA Silver Cup 2023 Title

6. February 2023

04 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last match of the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with the clash of two strong contending teams of the tournament.

The subsidiary final of the IFZA Silver Cup was a smashing match between the teams of IFZA Habtoor Polo and Dubai Wolves by CAFU.

The match kicked off with the opening goal from Juan Jauretche, but the Dubai Wolves by CAFU caught up quickly and tied up the match at 1, as the both the teams displayed great skill in playing the defense. During the 2ndchukker, both the teams showed great expertise but it was IFZA Habtoor Polo who kept possession of the ball and the 2nd chukker finished with IFZA Habtoor Polo leading with at 3 to 2 score. It was at the start of the 3rd chukker, the team patron of the Dubai Wolves by CAFU came through and got a beautiful shot tying the match at 3 goals. The IFZA Habtoor Polo didn’t fall short, and Bautista Bayugar took the lead for the team. Not long after Carlos Ulloa levelled the game with only 20 seconds left on the clock. Towards the last chukker, it was Bayugar who came through and took his team towards winning the Subsidiary Match.

Match Progression:

1 -1 | 3 -2 | 4 -4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 6

Top scorer: Bautista Bayugar – 4 goals

At the final match, AM Polo took the lead and kept it until the end of the 2ndchukker, with the score 5 – 3. During the 3rd chukker, Lucas Monteverde Jr. scored the first goal for UAE Polo team. Benamin Urquiza and Isidro Strada finished the 3rd chukker with great sportsmanship shown by both the teams. At the 4th chukker, UAE Polo made a comeback with 4 back to back goals for their team and found themselves with an advantage towards the end with 8 – 7 score. It all boiled down to the final chukker where we saw both the teams score one goal each. With a 30-yard penalty, AM Polo levelled up the game, as both the teams had their eyes at the Silver Cup. With only 28 seconds left of the final match, UAE Polo team scored another goal which AM Polo was unable to defend, and in the end it was UAE Polo team that won the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 trophy.

Match Progression:

0 – 4 | 3 -5 | 4 -7 | 8 – 7 | 10 – 9

Top scorer: Isidro Strada – 6 goals

Mr. Martin Pedersen Chairman of IFZA and CEO of Bin Drai Capital Saeed Bin Drai, awarded the teams of the day, with Isidro Strada with the most Valuable Player, Nobu as the Best Playing Pony, and Sensata as the Best Playing Pony for Argentine breed.

04 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last match of the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with the clash of two strong…

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Line Up Is Set for IFZA Silver Cup 2023 Final

3. February 2023

02 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last of the qualifying games took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with a clash of sticks among four formidable teams.

UAE Polo took the lead with Faisal Yabroudi scoring 2 goals by the end of the first chukker. During the second chukker, the UAE Polo team carved further a 2 goal lead, having 5 goals to 1. The Bangash Dodson & Horrell team delivered two back to back swift and smooth goals by Ignacio Negri but UAE Polo kept a 2 goal lead by halftime. The game levelled during the penultimate chukker with both teams having 6 goals each as each player demonstrated a skilled play. The last chukker saw Haider Bangash scoring for the team, but not long after the UAE Polo players took quick strides and finished the game with 10 to 7 score, which earned the UAE Polo team its well-deserved spot at the IFZA Silver Cup 2023 final.

Match Progression:

UAE Polo vs. Bangash Dodson & Horrell Polo

3 – 1 | 5 – 1 | 6 – 4 | 6 – 6 | 10 – 8

Top Scorer: Lucas Monteverde Jr., 4 goals

The Dubai Wolves by Cafu took the advantage in the first chukker as Carlos Ulloa opened the afternoon match with 3 consecutive goals. The next chukker didn’t see much of the Dubai Wolves by Cafu as Bautista Bayugar scored two goals followed by one from Juan Jauretche which levelled the game. Both the teams picked up the pace in the succeeding chukkers, but it was IFZA Habtoor Polo team leading the game with, 8 to 7 score. It was a fight for the win at the last chukker, with the Wolves giving it their all. However, the back to back goals by the patron of IFZA Habtoor Polo – Mohammed Al Habtoor – ensured the team’s victory at 11 to 9 score.

Match Progression: IFZA Habtoor Polo vs. Dubai Wolves by Cafu

1 – 3 | 4 – 4 | 7 – 6 | 8 – 7 | 11 – 7

Top scorer: Bautista Bayugar & Carlos Ulloa, 5 goals each

The IFZA Silver Cup 2023 final will be on the 4th of February on Field 01, at Al Habtoor Polo Club.

02 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: The last of the qualifying games took place on the grounds of Al Habtoor Polo Club with a clash of sticks among four formidable teams.…

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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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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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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

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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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LOUVRE ABU DHABI AND RICHARD MILLE

19. July 2021

LOUVRE ABU DHABI AND RICHARD MILLE CREATE NEW EXHIBITION AND ART PRIZE TO SHOWCASE RISING CONTEMPORARY ART TALENT

Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille have jointly announced the launch of a new annual exhibition – to be called Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here – and the creation of The Richard Mille Art Prize, with the aim of promoting the best of contemporary art. For its inaugural year, the exhibition and prize will shine a spotlight on Emirati and UAE-based artists as part of the UAE’s wider 50-year Jubilee celebrations.

Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here will be an exciting new international exhibition which will serve as an annual platform to showcase contemporary artists working in a variety of media. Each year the exhibition will see four to six artists selected through an open call for proposals, with each exhibiting their artwork in the Forum, a space of interaction and exchange within Louvre Abu Dhabi dedicated to contemporary art. Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 will take place in November of this year.

Following their submissions, one of the chosen artists will be awarded The Richard Mille Art Prize, with the announcement of the winner to take place in a ceremony organised at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The annual cash reward of US$50,000 will be part of a ten-year commitment between the museum and Richard Mille.

“The announcement of the creation of The Richard Mille Art Prize and the Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here exhibition is the latest reminder that Abu Dhabi is accelerating its support and promotion of local creative talent, while simultaneously cementing its position as an attractive and inspiring destination for global creatives,” said HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. “We already know that world-class artists live among us. This new prize and accompanying exhibition will serve to spotlight the best of current UAE artistic talent in a year where our nation is both celebrating 50 years of achievement and looking forward to the next 50.”

HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak – Courtesy of Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

Today’s open call for proposals invites submissions from Emirati and UAE-based artists around the theme of ‘Memory, Time and Territory’. This theme has particular resonance in the context of the UAE‘s Jubilee celebrations, allowing artists to reflect on the country‘s legacy as a territory where questions of past, present and future combine and overlap. Proposals may be submitted until 31 August. The shortlist of candidates will be selected by a jury of international art experts, to be announced at a later date.

Peter Harrison, CEO of Richard Mille EMEA, said, “In a few short years, Louvre Abu Dhabi has become one of the most iconic art museums in the world. Richard Mille and Louvre Abu Dhabi are both built upon the tenets of excellence in innovation, artistry, mastery and savoir-faire. As an avid art collector, I have long been inspired by the visionary perspectives brought to light by contemporary artists. Therefore, I’m especially proud to see this collaboration between Louvre Abu Dhabi and Richard Mille come to life, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artistic talent. The Richard Mille Art Prize will redefine the benchmarks of contemporary creativity, with a goal to offer exceptional artists the opportunity to create a new dimension of their potential.”

“Our partnership with Richard Mille represents a mutual, long-term commitment to supporting contemporary artistic talent within the UAE and this region, while connecting Louvre Abu Dhabi to its territory,” said Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi. “We aim to provide these artists with a highly visible platform from which to come together and showcase their work to both our community and the global audience. This initiative also represents a decisive step forward by Louvre Abu Dhabi into the arena of contemporary art, as we further expand on our mission to shine a light on the cultural connections which unite us all.”

Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi – Department of Culture and Tourism – Photo Mohamed Somji

The announcement of the winner of the inaugural Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 and The Richard Mille Art Prize will run parallel to the UAE’s cultural season, which is made up of Dubai Expo 2020, Abu Dhabi Art, Dubai Design Week and Art Dubai; an exciting addition to a growing local calendar celebrating modern-day creativity. Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 exhibition will run from November 2021 to March 2022.

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LOUVRE ABU DHABI AND RICHARD MILLE CREATE NEW EXHIBITION AND ART PRIZE TO SHOWCASE RISING CONTEMPORARY ART TALENT Louvre Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking brand Richard Mille have jointly announced…

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The UAE Polo Team win The Cartier Queen’s Cup 2021

28. June 2021

HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of the Ruler of Dubai, and her UAE Polo Team won the Cartier Queen’s Cup 2021. They beat Scone Polo on The Queen’s Ground at Guards Polo Club in six exciting chukkas. Cartier has proudly sponsored this high-goal tournament since 2012 and has been a supporter of polo worldwide for more than 35 years.

Fifteen world-class teams entered this year’s tournament and have been playing over the past three weeks in a bid to reach the final. The Cartier Queen’s Cup final was a thrilling and competitive match. HH Sheikha Maitha and the UAE Polo Team defeated David Paradice’s Scone Polo, adding their name to the trophy for the first time. Scone Polo were favourites to win this final as they feature the World’s Number One player Adolfo Cambiaso and his talented, 15-year-old son Adolfo Cambiaso Junior but some fabulous play from the UAE Polo Team’s Tomy Beresford, Tomas Panelo and Polito Pieres ensured that the UAE team won 10-6.

HH Sheikha Maitha received the prestigious silver cup from Cartier UK Managing Director, Laurent Feniou. Team-mate, 21-year-old Tomas Panelo was named the Cartier Most Valuable Player, while JB Bleach, an 11-year-old chestnut mare, owned by the UAE Polo Team and played this afternoon by Polito Pieres received the Cartier Best Playing Pony prize. This pony was bred by the former England polo team captain James Beim.

Before the main match presentations, Laurent Feniou presented the trophy to the Park Place team. This subsidiary final had been played for earlier in the day. Park Place, without their injured patron Andrey Borodin, defeated Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha’s King Power team 12-9 in a close game that delivered some wonderfully fast-paced polo. King Power’s patron did not go home empty handed though as he was named the Most Valuable Player.

Cartier was delighted to celebrate the Cartier Queen’s Cup final once again in the company of friends of the Maison. Guests enjoyed an intimate lunch and afternoon tea in the Cartier enclosure, followed by this exciting polo match. Amongst notable attendees were Cartier Ambassadors Ramla Ali and Maisie Williams. Ikram Abdi, Grace Carter, Ellie Goulding, Laura Haddock, Michael Halpern, Naomie Harris, Damson Idris, Christopher Kane, Candice Lake, Tinie Tempah, Saffron Vadher, Micheal Ward.

UAE Polo Team: HH Sheikha Maitha (0); Tomas Panelo (6); Polito Pieres (9); Tomas Beresford (7)
Scone Polo: David Paradice (0); Adolfo Cambiaso Jnr (6); Isidro Strada (6); Adolfo Cambiaso (10)
Park Place: Andrey Borodin/Emily Johnson (0); Juan Britos (8); Facundo Pieres (10); William Harper (4)
King Power: Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabnha (1); Charles Cooney (3); Hilario Ulloa (10); Francisco Elizalde (8)