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KENTUCKY DERBY The clash of the father and son in Copa Canuelas

First time disqualification at the Kentucky Derby

The mystery of the Leonardo da Vinci’s painting

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The historic affair of disqualification

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POLO

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Passing the Polo Mallet

08 The local teams evolving victorious

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Seizing the Sun Cup title

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The private Parisian Sports Club

TOURNAMENT RECAP

A WEEK LONG BATTLE

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Team Sainte Mesme with the trophy

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he season at Polo de Paris commenced last Saturday with the Tournoi Yvan Guillemin, formerly known as the Tournoi Members Games and re-named as a tribute to one of the most renowned personalities of polo in France. Four teams competed in the week long tournament which witnessed an intense final between Sainte Mesme and Kazak/Red Falcon on the Polo field of Polo de Paris Club.

Taking them by counter, Sainte Mesme scored brilliantly to win the cup after defeating Kazak/Red Falcon by 8 goals to 6.

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The Best Playing Pony honors were awarded to Clarita which was played

by Robert Storm.

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TOURNAMENT RECAP

THE CLASH OF FATHER AND SON

Team Oriental’s victory over La Dolfina

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Oriental Pasiva, played by Pelon Stirling, was named the Best Playing Pony.

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he finals of the Copa Cañuelas Tierra de Oportunidades took place on Wednesday, at La Dolfina. The tournament showcased ten teams up to 26 goals, featuring many high goal players, including the four members of La Dolfina as well as a large number of those who usually play the Argentine Open. The clash of father and son – Adolfo Cambiaso vs. his son, Poroto, gave a lot of extra spice to the championship match.

The winning lineup, Oriental, had also Cambiaso’s La Dolfina teammate, Pelon Stirling, Valiente’s manager, Robert Zedda, and Santiago Toccalino. Oriental claimed the title following a 10-7 win over La Dolfina.

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TOURNAMENT RECAP

THE WOMEN OF EGYPT

The Polo Mallet passed to the women of Egypt

The Polo Mallet Police Union Club Cairo | Egypt Nefertiti 2 vs Police Union Club 1

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It has been 100 years since women held the first demonstration for their country’s independence and it was necessary that the women represent their country in other fields as well.”

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TOURNAMENT RECAP

WINNING STREAK

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Dutta Corp lifting the Sun Cup

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Jared Zenni was awarded the Most Valuable Player on the finals of Sun Cup

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utta Corp made history Sunday at Grand Champions Polo Club.

The fifth-year organization became the first team in the club's 13-year history to win a tournament four years in a row. Defending champion Dutta Corp (Timmy Dutta, 2, Carlitos Gracida, 4, Kris Kampsen, 6, Jared Zenni, 6) defeated Aspen Valley (Pablo Pulido, 2, Juancito Bollini, 4, Grant Ganzi, 3, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 8) with a thrilling 10-9 overtime victory to capture the Sun Cup. "Let's just call it the Dutta Cup," joked Marc Ganzi during the awards presentation. With less than four minutes left in sudden death, Kampsen's 30-yard penalty conversion clinched the victory.

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TOURNAMENT RECAP

HONORING THE LEGEND

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TL La Tapera Fedea lifting the cup

COPA Barrantes 2019

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he traditional contest that the Trenque Lauquen Polo Club performs annually in memory of the unforgettable Hector Barrantes, who was in exemplary life a man of good and outstanding player in the decades from 60 to 70, turned into an outstanding ambassador in EE .US. and Europe.

The title corresponded to the formation of TL La Tapera Fedea , who won in the final to TL Sonny Hill Boga 12-10.

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TL La Tapera Fedea won this traditional event organized by the Trenque Lauquen Polo Club

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ILLUSTRATION

COPA DERICK EMERSON 2019

In La Lucila Polo Club, the local teams won the Open for the major trophy and the handicap for the Copa Bullrich.

La Lucila won by penalties to La Aguada . Meanwhile, the handicap for the Bullrich Cup, went to La Lucila Octavia, who beat La Albertina

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La Lucila Polo Club, Argentina

TOURNAMENT RECAP

TRIUMPH OF VICTORY

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Miralejos La Loaltad won the Copas Ciudad De Lobos

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rgentine Polo Field in Palermo, had the final matches for the Copas Ciudad de Lobos and its subsidiary, in which the winning teams of the Araucaria and La Espadaña tournaments participated. The highlight of the Copas Ciudad de Lobos, was starring the Miralejos La Lealtad and Araucaria La Alegría teams , in which the triumph went loud for the first of those named by 10-4.

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Meanwhile, the subsidiary was in the hands of El Martillo , after beating El Rincon Quiroga Medios 12-11, making the great advantage received by handicap prevail.

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TOURNAMENT RECAP

THE TRADITION PLAY

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Ellerstina won the Open for Autumn Cup

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The handicap for the Friendship Cup was in the hands of La Cañada La Mancha

llerstina Polo Club began to dispute the finals of one of the most traditional events organized by this Association.

The decisive match of the open for the Autumn Cup was played, which was in the hands of the local team, who beat Los Indios La Ensenada with fairness by 13-6.

Meanwhile, the definition of the handicap for the Friendship Cup was held at the headquarters Alfredo Lalor de Pilar, a day in which the formation of La Cañada La Mancha defeated El Silencio by 11-7

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I have seen things so beautiful they have brought tears to my eyes.

Yet none of them can match the gracefulness and beauty of a horse running free." ~ Author Unknown

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COVER STORY

A Giant Leap To Help Polo Prosper In The State: Jayvir Gohil

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The man who perceived a dream for Polo- Jayvir Gohil

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“I am definitely planning for a league of Polo for the local crowd of Surat”

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POLO TO WATCH OUT Cartier Queen’s Cup 22-goal 21st May16th June 2019 Guards Polo Club Jubilee Cup 0-6 goal 11th May27th May 2019 Cowdray Park Polo Club Dollar Cup 8-12 goal 13th May2nd June 2019 Cowdray Park Polo Club King Power Gold Cup 22-goal 25th June21st July 2019 Cowdray Park Polo Club

The ladies enjoying a polo match at the Jodhpur Polo Ground

CLUB PROFILE

POLO DE PARIS

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Polo Party at the Polo of Paris

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Polo de Paris is more than a polo club, it is a polo legend since 1892

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ANNOUNCEMENT

THE FRENCH SEASON

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Presentation of the 4 teams

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he most important stage of the season at Polo de Paris, the Parisian Triple Crown, marked its presence on the French land on Saturday, May 4. The opening tournament, the Tournois de Printemps, will showcase four teams who will be in competition during three packed action weeks and will run through Sunday, May 19. The Tournoi de la Ville de Paris, which will increase to six teams, will come next, followed by the culminating moment, the 125th Open de Paris Engel & Volkers.

The Parisian Triple Crown Polo de Paris Paris | France

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The expectations are always the same: try to win as many tournaments as possible and have a good season”, -Diego Braun, playing with La Concepcion

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EQUUS

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A victory summed up in emotions

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17 Making history at Kentucky Derby

20 Horse care with LA POLO

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In the land of established history

TOURNAMENT RECAP

ESTABLISHING HISTORY

Country House won after Maximum Security was disqualiďŹ ed

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Kentucky Derby witnessed the first disqualification in history with Maximum Security promptly stripped from the race

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aximum Security came into the 2019 Kentucky Derby with four wins in four races, and he was set to leave Churchill Downs with his perfect record intact, crossing the finish line at the 145th Run for the Roses in first despite a late scare from Code of Honor.

But the victory lap lasted all of about 15 minutes, as an objection from riders led to the first disqualification in the history of the Derby, (in terms of alleged racetrack infractions). Deemed to have interfered with several horses during his first-place finish, Maximum Security was promptly stripped of his title with 65-to-1 long-shot Country House, a surprise contender down the stretch, taking the actual "W." WWW.LAPOLO.IN 17

TOURNAMENT RECAP

A VICTORY OF EMOTIONS

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An emotional victory for Piggy French

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Britain's Piggy French thwarted compatriot Oliver Townend to win the Badminton Horse Trials

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rench's first major title was recorded with a winning score of 26.8 on Vanir Kamira and she is only the second British winner since Townend in 2009.

One fence down and four time penalties cost Townend a second Badminton title.

They also stalled his hopes of winning the ÂŁ270,000 Grand Slam, but it was a successful week for British riders with six finishing in the top 10.

The Grand Slam consists of the Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Badminton Horse Trials and the Burghley Horse Trials.

"My horse is a pain in the backside for 360 days of the year. She is difficult to manage, but she is amazing and comes to form for Badminton and Burghley.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

IN THE LAND OF LONG HISTORY

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One of the best moments from Preakness Stakes

Preakness Stakes

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he Preakness Stakes is an American flat thoroughbred horse race held on the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a Grade I race run over a distance of 9.5 furlongs, 1 3/16 miles (1,900 m) on dirt. It is the second jewel of the Triple Crown, held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby and two or three weeks before the Belmont Stakes.

Baltimore, US

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It is a Grade I race run over a distance of 9.5 furlongs on dirt. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds; fillies 121 lb

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TIP OF THE WEEK

BASIC CARE

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Horse care session

Horses are just like tender kids and it is important for a beginner horse to be taken proper care of. And if you think it is too hard or lot a work, then don't worry as LA POLO is here to let that myth pass by easily. we bring to you some every simple step that you need to take care of while tending your baby. The work can be of major responsibility, thus, be careful in the daily-routine: *Feed your horse two to three times *Check your horse’s water supply *Examine your horse for any signs of health problems *Exercise your horse *Clean out your horse’s stall once or twice *Groom your horse and clean her hooves

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OPULENCE

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Flow like a Fedora

27 A watch worth $55 million

25 Get ready for Cannes

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Remembering Ettore Bugatti’s words

THE LINGO LOGIC

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PUT YOUR HATS ON

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Among men’s hats the classic styles include the fedora, a felt hat with moderately wide brim and a soft crown that has a soft front to back crease; the homburg, a stiffer felt hat with a narrower and slightly rolled brim and a more rigid front to back crease.

When referring to headwear, the term hat is often used as a generic synonym for headwear, however among hat makers it is more likely to refer to a headcovering that has a crown and a brim and does not tie under the chin. A hat that is brimless or has a very small brim, may be called a toque.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

“I build my cars to go, not to stop.”

- Ettore Bugatti

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

REVISITING THE BEGINNING OF ASTON MARTIN

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LOUIS XIV WAS PERHAPS THE MOST FAMOUS WEARER OF HEELS IN HISTORY

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PERSIAN SOLDIERS WERE THE FIRST TO DISCOVER THAT HEELED SHOES HELPED THEIR FEET STAY IN THEIR STIRRUPS AND GAVE THEM THE STABILITY

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A 17TH CENTURY ERSIAN RIDING BOOT PLACED AT THE BATA SHOE MUSEUM, TORONTO, CANADA

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EVENTS

14th - 25th May, 2019

17th - 19th May, 2019

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EDC LAS VEGAS

THE CANNES FESTIVAL

The Cannes Festival is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries from all around the world.

Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

Electric Daisy Carnival, commonly known as EDC, is an annual electronic dance music festival, with its flagship event held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alongside Tomorrowland and Ultra, EDC Las Vegas has to be on any real EDM fan's festival bucket list.

FEATURE

REVISING THE STYLE

A guide about how to dress for Royal Ascot

The big event is round the corner hitting on the nerves of the participants, associates, sponsors and the onlookers. Coping up with all of this, here is a foolproof guide to illustrate what all was worn for the Royal Ascot last year.

Royal Ascot, the epitome of style and elegance is ready to arrive with the revolution of clocks, and LA POLO is all set to hand out the perfect dress code revision for the one of the biggest event of the summers.

This year let’s make Royal Ascot preparation more classic, quirky and one of a kind.

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OBJECTS OF DESIRE

PERSONAL LUXURY

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1963 Ferrari 250 GTO In 2018, the vintage Italian sports car broke a record when Chicago’s David MacNeil, the founder/CEO of WeatherTech, bought it for $70 million. As explained this car is extremely rare for an owner to part with, because only 39 were built by Ferrari between 1962 and 1964.

Ralph Lauren, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and British billionaire Lord Anthony Bamford too own this car.

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GRAFF DIAMONDS HALLUCINATION Completed in 2014, the Hallucination watch by Londonbased Graff Diamonds took several thousand hours of work and 110 carats to create. ‘A sculptural masterpiece,’ the platinum quartz watch is encrusted in yellow, pink, blue, gray, and orange diamonds in different cuts and is priced at $55 million.

PERSONAL LUXURY

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OBJECTS OF DESIRE

LEONARDO DA VINCI’S SALVATOR MUNDI In 2017, Saudi Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan alSaud bought the Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World) at a Christie’s auction, with his final bid of $450 million. With this the last known da Vinci painting was in private hands.

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ODE TO PAST

THE COWBOY HEELS

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Cowboys back in 17th century use to wear heels while riding horses

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here is a long history of men wearing heels for equestrian purposes," Semmelhack, author of ‘Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels,’ said, adding, “as we know, cowboys wear heels."

There are plenty of reasons why women wear high heels today — to dress up an outfit or lengthen one's silhouette, for example — but centuries ago, the shoes served a much different purpose.

High heels weren't even originally invented for women.

Elizabeth Semmelhack, senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, traces their history to Persian men in the 10th century, who wore heels while on horseback so their feet would fit better in the stirrups. This trend that was then adopted by Europeans at the turn of the 17th century.

"The heel was an additional tool allowing the rider to steady himself, thus using weaponry better and transforming warfare," said Semmelhack.

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