Autumn 2009

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the action [drama] Catch up with all the latest action from around the world

CENTAURPHOTOGRAPHIC/GUARDSPOLOCLUB

Above Cambiaso serves to win the match

46 Queen’s Cup

54 Swiss Gold Cup

58 British Beach Polo

Her Majesty The Queen watches a brilliant final between Apes Hill and Sumaya

Against a dramatic Alpine backdrop Gstaad Palace retains its champion’s title

The celebrity hot spot of Sandbanks is transformed into beach polo paradise

48 Gold Cup

55 Deauville

60 Saint Tropez

Clare Milford Haven sees La Bamba battle against Dubai all the way to the podium

The first-ever polo match broadcast live to 111 countries is something of an anti-climax

Title-holders Sainte Memse fight hard to defend the Open du Soleil

50 The International

56 Warwickshire

62 The Perfect Match

The all-round Argentine teamwork proves too much pressure for an English side

Spectators and players alike revel in a memorable Cup

The 40-40 match marks the Polo de Paris Club’s largest event since the 1924 Olympics

52 Sotogrande

57 Westbury International

63 Santa Barbara

The Spanish resort provides a fitting venue for the Gold Cup Jaeger-LeCoultre finals

Newcomer Nicky Gojkovic soaks up the atmosphere of the Westbury International

Grants Farm and ERG go head to head as the Pacific Coast Open celebrates its 102nd year

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