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NOTE Welcome to the eighth British Polo Day Dubai presented by RJI Capital. For those who have been here before, a very warm welcome back. For those who are here for the first time, prepare yourselves for a thrilling afternoon of polo and celebration, enriched by heritage and tradition, thanks to our gracious hosts. As you may be aware, the game of Polo began in Persia as early as the 5th century BC. The modern game as we know it, was rediscovered in India in the 19th century by officers serving in the British Army and then exported around the world. Therefore it is fitting that we begin proceedings with the Hackett Thesiger Cavalry vs. Guards Camel Polo match. During the nineteenth century, both Cavalry and Guards regiments of the British Army ran camel divisions and we are delighted to revive the connection between these fascinating animals and both regimental teams in what promises to be an intriguing spectacle. The Thesiger Trophy - beautifully sculpted by George Bingham - is modelled on a photo by Sir Wilfred Thesiger of HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, taken over 60 years ago. Sir Wilfred Thesiger embodies the essence of today’s events; not only did he attend Eton and then Oxford but he also served in the British Army. His time spent in the UAE allowed him to forge lifelong friendships and he was later awarded the UAE Order
of Independence. This important and unshakeable friendship - between Britain and the UAE - underpins all of our celebrations during this event. There will also be a Brompton bicycle polo exhibition, showcasing another version of the game, which was an Olympic sport back in 1906. The British Silverware Plate Match features Oxbridge vs. The Gulf Polo Team. The two university towns that form the Oxbridge name have been pitted against one another in sporting and friendly rivalry for many years and today’s match serves to perpetuate this historic sporting tradition. Finally The British Exiles Team vs. Habtoor Polo Team will be the eagerly anticipated highlight of the day with both sides competing for The British Polo Day Cup, presented by RJI Capital. As ever, we are indebted to all our partners for making this event possible. In particular, Habtoor Polo who have once again very generously provided the ponies and who are here to enjoy the celebrations with us this afternoon. We hope that you will enjoy memorable and entertaining day.
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NOTE Dear Guests, Habtoor Polo is extremely pleased to once again partner with British Polo Day Dubai. We were glad to be part of the founding of British Polo Day in Dubai in 2009 and have enjoyed seeing the success and growth of all the events. Along with the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series that I founded, the last 6 years has seen growth in the UAE and I’m proud that Habtoor Polo and British Polo Day have been part of that. We, the Al Habtoor Group, will be opening the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club in October 2016 and we would like to welcome you all next year to experience the new place. My family and I have strong ties with Britain, as well as may British friends in the UAE, and we enjoy strengthening those ties through the British Polo Day. We welcome all partners and guests of the British Polo Day to Dubai and hope you enjoy the Emirati hospitality. We look forward to seeing you at our future events.
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All the King’s Horses They call polo The sporT of kings for a reason – it has always been played by royalty. From the moment the Persian royal family adopted the game to train the King’s Elite Cavalry, right down to our own princes, crowned heads have being riding chukkas harder than anyone. King Edward VIII was a keen player – during a tour of India in 1921 he introduced his friend, the future Earl Mountbatten of Burma, to the sport. The earl encouraged his nephew, the Duke of Edinburgh, to play and His Royal Highness co-founded the Household Brigade Polo Club. The Prince of Wales was given his first polo pony, San Quinina, at the age of 15 and first played in a team captained by his father in 1963. Both his sons, Princes William and Harry, are now keen players. Why have kings and princes always loved the sport? At Royal Salute we’d hazard a guess that it’s because the magical air surrounding monarchs finds an echo on the polo field, where man and beast – like sovereign and nation – bond to become something magnificent.
The centaur forward
The rider and the pony combine to make one player, argues Facundo Pieres. He’s the Lionel Messi of polo, a Royal Salute ambassador and supporter of the Latin America team today. “A great polo player knows the pony is 70% of the game and moves in harmony with the horse, turning and stopping with the slightest nudge of the leg or the arm,” he explains. “A bad polo player is always fighting the horse, wrenching it this way and that to get it to do their bidding.” Pieres carefully selects 10 horses for every game, changing ponies two or three times every chukka and choosing the best horses to match his opponent’s stable. “But I have four who I am perfectly in tune with, who give me confidence, who make me play better and who know my game as well as I do,” he grins, his face lighting up like a kid discussing Christmas. “I try to play these ponies at the end of every game. One, Magnifica, was the horse I was on when I scored the golden goal to win the Queen’s Cup – one of the proudest moments of my career. Could I have scored that goal on another horse? I’m not sure.”
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Training a polo pony takes time – and at Royal Salute, that’s something we understand. Our youngest bottle, after all, contains whiskies that are at least 21 years old. “You can rush a polo pony’s training, but you’ll get a horse that plays worse and has a shorter career,” explains Royal Salute ambassador and England’s prince of polo Malcolm Borwick, who’s backing England, of course.
Royal Salute delights in the dedication and craft of polo players. But we realise this is far from an overnight game. Players swing a 500g mallet with wild abandon, and require an iron core, rock-hard shoulders and sturdy back to avoid injury. Martin Perez at Fitness for Polo suggests the following pro-player exercises – which also promise washboard abs and a powerful stride…
Borwick explains that all horses race in the wild – running in a herd to find out which is the fastest, strongest alpha male. Polo ponies require something more. Although a pony won’t take to the field in a competition until they’re seven, they start training before they’re two – experiencing to check and turn and run and stop. They play their first friendly game aged four, learning the pace and bustle of the field at a slower pace. “You can play a pony in a competition aged six or just over,” Borwick explains. “But it’s far better if you wait.” We couldn’t agree more.
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TEAMS & PLAYERS OXBRIDGE POLO TEAM
GULF POLO TEAM OXBRIDGE SONA
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GULF POLO TEAM
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The Gulf Team brings together two of the leading Gulf patrons: Her Highness Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai and Amr Zedan of Saudi Arabia. They will be joined by Lucusito and Lucas Monteverde. Her Highness is playing for the third year at British Polo Day Dubai and is usually patron of the UAE team. This is Amr Zedan’s fourth British Polo Day, having played in BPD Morocco, Singapore and Dubai last year.
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Finally, Lucas Monteverde plays for his first time since winning the Argentine Open with La Dolfina in 2007. Scoring the “golden goal” in extra time, Monteverde raised the polo bar by being promoted to an enviable 10-goal handicap and awarding La Dolfina the distinction of a perfect 40-goal, team-wide handicap the following year.
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OXBRIDGE POLO TEAM
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The Oxbridge Polo Team first played at the British Polo Day Dubai in 2009, with old rivals Ra j Madha (Cambridge) and Jacqui Hooper (Oxford) joining forces. Since then, the reins have been handed over to Stuart Wrigley (Oxford), who has played every year since. This year he is joined by Max Kirchhoff who attended both Oxford and Cambridge: the archetypal Oxbridge player.
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This year the Oxbridge team plays the Gulf Team for the second time, hoping to reverse last year’s narrow loss.
PLAYER INFORMATION 1. Stuart Wrigley
[0]
2. Max Kirchhoff
[0]
3. Saif Al Ghurair
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4. Pablo MacDonough
[10]
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OXBRIDGE SONA
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The Habtoor family are great polo patrons of the Middle East. The Al Habtoor brothers have played around the world as well as sponsored the Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup. They have also participated in numerous exhibition charity matches and played in Spain and St Tropez, not to mention their active participation in snow polo. In 2010, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Mohammed Al Habtoor launched the Dubai Polo Gold Cup, which is one of the most important and prestigious polo tournaments in the region.
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In 2011, the Silver Cup was added to the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series and in 2012 Mohammed Al Habtoor led the Habtoor Polo Team to victory winning the Dubai Polo Gold Cup in a thrilling final. The event continues to go from strength to strength.
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2. Guillermo Cuiti単o
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3. Habtoor Al Habtoor
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4. Marcos Panelo
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BRITISH EXILES
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The British Exiles team has been introduced as a nod to the best amateur traditions of the sport and also recognises institutions that are renowned and respected around the world. This highlights the transition into a sporting era characterised by an everincreasing professionalism, which inevitably displaces some of the spirit and charm of a bygone age. Today’s returning Exiles hope to put an end to their losing streak and battle zealously to obtain their first win against another impressive and powerful Habtoor team.
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Combining to a total of 9 goals, this year’s British Exiles team will consist of the charismatic Jamie Morrison (3) at 2, Jack Richardson (6) at 1, Oliver Browne (2) at 3 - who recently played at BPD Singapore and Nihiwatu - and completing the set, Sam Instone (0) at 4.
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2. Jamie Morrison
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3. Oliver Browne
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4. Sam Instone
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An architectural gem in the heart of Leicestershire, Belvoir Castle is one of the country’s most atmospheric buildings, making it the ideal venue for a broad range of events and activities. Belvoir Castle offers guests a prestigious location for a wide array of celebrations, especially private paties. Gothic architecture and regency features frame the Castle’s expansive entertaining spaces and large parties are offered the grandeur of the State Dining Room with its open fires and ornate dÊcor. Smaller parties can choose the more intimate Shoot Room which has the benefit of an adjoining sitting room for guests to retire to and enjoy their own private drinks cabinet. The castle and park are also the perfect location for corporate away days including board meetings, product launches, clay days and simulated game shooting. With a wealth of rooms to choose from within the castle itself and over 1500 acres of parkland, the opportunities are endless. At Belvoir Castle, everything is bespoke and tailored to the needs of their client, ensuring a successful event. The dedication of the team and the sheer unrivalled beauty of the castle and grounds make it one of the most iconic destinations in the country. For more information about creating a special occasion please contact Helen Himmons Tel: 01476 871031 hhimmons@belvoircastle.com
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Welcome to the 2016 Season 23rd April to 18th September
More than 30 tournaments played annually in a mix of 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 18 and 22 goals. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship 21st June – 17th July 2016. New members welcome. Polo Academy for beginners. Superb pitches, a welcoming atmosphere and outstanding entertaining opportunities in our stunning location on Lord Cowdray’s 16,500 acre Estate. www.cowdraypolo.co.uk
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BRITISH POLO DAY HH Sheika Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Her Highness Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. She is an avid polo player, Patron of the UAE Polo Team and also a karate and taekwondo athlete. Her Highness Sheikha Maitha has been instrumental in combining her love of polo with her charity work, notably with the Ralph Lauren Ladies Polo Tournament being held in association with Dubai Cares.
Marc de Panafieu Partner - Jaeger-LeCoultre Marc grew up in Paris and moved to Dubai more than 10 years ago. He is the Regional Brand Director of the Manufacture JaegerLeCoultre in the Middle East. Since its founding in 1833, the Manufacture has been an inventive protagonist in the field of Haute Horlogerie; the 1,249 mechanical calibers developed and the 413 registered patents indeed illustrate the creative passion that continually drives the men and women of the Grande Maison. Marc, who describes himself as a family man with deep-rooted French values and a twist of Middle Eastern influence, enjoys horse riding as he used to hunt and compete in dressage and jumping when in France. Equally, he takes pleasure in travelling and fine watchmaking, two passions that his role at Jaeger-LeCoultre enables him to combine.
PERSONALITIES Mohammed Habtoor Player - Habtoor Mohammed Al Habtoor is Vice Chairman and CEO of the Al Habtoor Group LLC. He began playing polo in 1999 and, with his brother Rashid, the family are one of the Middle East’s great polo patrons. In 2010, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Mohammed Al Habtoor launched the Dubai Gold Cup Series which is one of the most important and prestigious polo tournaments in the region. Mohammed has played seven times at British Polo Day Dubai.
Jack Richardson Player - British Exiles Jack was educated at Harrow, where he was captain of polo. He played his first senior tournament aged 10 and has continued to play competitively ever since. Jack has represented England at junior and senior levels and was part of the recent FIP Snow Polo World Cup England team. He has also played in Argentina, South Africa, China, Nigeria, America, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, and Australia where he won the Melbourne Cup. In the UK, he has won various 12, 15 and 18 goal tournaments, including the prestigious Royal Windsor where he received the MPV prize. He has also played in Queens and Gold Cups, and alongside Maitha MR Al Maktoum in 2013.
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