Passions: Tom Morley

Tom Morley is one of the friendliest faces in British polo and has a number of polo titles under his belt including winning The Playnation Arena Polo Masters in 2019 and 2017, The Valerie Halford Memorial Tournament in 2016, The Royal Windsor in 2014, and the Copa de Miles in 2009, as well as featuring as part of the England team lineup in Beaufort’s International Test Match in 2012, plus he has had the privilege to play alongside The Duke of Sussex. More recently, Tom took part in Equestrian Relief, a charitable initiative which raised over £250,000 for the NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal, as part of Team Polo who came second overall, mainly due to his impressive rap parody alongside Jack Richardson

What is your biggest passion and why?

I most enjoy connecting with people and connecting people with the sport.

What is your all time best polo memory?

I have a few, winning The Royal Windsor with Four Quarters in 2014. Winning the Copa de Miles 24 goal in Argentina in 2009 at Palermo. Then winning the Holden White with my Father, David and the late Peter Hewett in 2001.

Who were/are your favourite teammates?

My Favourite teammates are, Miguel Novillo Astrada (I’m sure I’m not on his list), Jack Richardson, Simon Arber and Henry Brett. There are many others not mentioned. I have been very lucky in that I have usually played in teams where I enjoyed playing with all my teammates.

Which sports do you like outside of polo?

Hockey and golf. Hockey is great for off season fitness and keeps you sharp with the ball skills. Golf is great for your mind, and unlike team sports everything that happens is down to you.

Favourite film and why?

The Dictator, mainly because with Richard Tyrone we can recite the whole movie.

Favourite song/album?

I Follow Rivers by Likke Li and pretty much any rap from the 90s and 00s.

Favourite food/ dish?

Good steak, probably rib eye with a béarnaise sauce.

Favourite hobby outside of polo?

Going out on the boat to Windsor with Tess and Myrtle for an ice-cream.

Most prized possession?

My right eye!

Favourite celebrity and why?

Michael Jordan, he is an incredible athlete and winner.

Best holiday destination & activity?

I love skiing, it’s always a great winter holiday. For summer holidays Apes Hill in Barbados is amazing.

Best pony and why?

My best pony now is probably Macarena she is a New Zealand Thoroughbred that I bought from Ross Ainsley. She has a very good mouth and she absolutely flies. She is also very easy.

Are you passionately superstitious?

Not on any level!

Describe yourself in three words...

Tall, competitive, friendly.