Victor & Victrix Ludorum Series Round Up

Photography by Mark Beaumont

Luke Tomlinson on the ball for Ferne Park

End of Season Round-Up All but one Final completed

As this issue of Polo Times went to print, all of the 2021 Victor Ludorum tournaments from 22 goal down to the 4 goal positions at the end of each section, but for readers’ ease, here are the winners of each section: 22 goal – UAE Polo Team (150 points) replicate that result in the Final, but Ferne Park raced out of the gate led by the play of Luke Tomlinson. Converting a Penalty 4 while also adding a goal from the fi eld, Tomlinson helped guide Ferne Park to had been completed, all except Guards

Autumn League Final which culminates in mid-September (a report will be included in the next issue of Polo Times). It has been another packed season, with some tournaments reaching double digits for team entries. Below are round-ups of all the latest Finals, with the 1st to 3rd 18 goal – Emlor (135 points) 15 goal – Emlor Red (120 points) 12 goal – Still to be completed, currently Ojo Caliente are in 1st position with 110 points 8 goal – Coppid Owls (160 points) 6 goal – Quel Domage (225 points) 4 goal – Timb-Ply/Trident (45 points)

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Cowdray Park Polo Club – The Challenge Cup Final – Sunday 1 August Number of teams: Four Winners: White Crane Points: 15 The fast-paced game featured strong passing attacks from both teams as they combined for nine assists on 12 fi eld goals, highlighting the elite level of play seen in the Final. Tomas Panelo and Andrew Blake-Thomas provided a formidable duo for White Crane, accounting for all but one of their team’s goals, while Ferne Park responded with a two-man game of their own that was led by Joaquin Pittaluga and Luke Tomlinson. The difference in the match ultimately came down to the additional scoring opportunities for White Crane, as they consistently produced offense over the fi nal four chukkas to claim the 8½-7 victory. The only team to hand Ferne Park a loss in the tournament, White Crane looked to the early 3-1½ advantage as White Crane were a step behind after the opening seven minutes. An increased defensive presence from White Crane kept Ferne Park scoreless in the second chukkas as they quickly erased the two-goal defi cit, holding the half goal advantage on handicap at 3½-3 after goals from Panelo and Blake-Thomas. White Crane’s duo continued to produce through the end of the fi rst half as they contributed one more goal each to extend White Crane’s lead by another goal, entering halftime ahead 5½-4. The fi nal two chukkas produced evenly matched polo that left the outcome to be

decided in the final minutes as White Crane and Ferne Park continued to exchange goals. James Harper and Jose Araya scored their first goals for the only offense in the fourth chukka, as the final chukka was remaining to determine The Challenge Cup champion. Ferne Park struck first on a Penalty 2 conversion from Pittaluga to pull within half a goal, but it was as close as they could come due to the efforts of Panelo, who scored two field goals, both off the pass from Blake-Thomas to secure the 8½-7 victory and The Challenge Cup title. Sabine, played and owned by James Harper, was the Best Playing Pony and Tommy Panelo secured the Most Valuable Player award.

The Challenge Cup Final Teams:

White Crane (17): Alexie Calvert-Ansari (0), Andrew Blake-Thomas (4), Tomas Panelo (6) & James Harper (7) Ferne Park (18): Jonathan Rothermere (0), Michel Del Carril (6), Joaquin Pittaluga (7) & Luke Tomlinson (5)

2021 15 Goal Victor Ludorum Results 1st: Emlor (130 points) 2nd: Bardon (100 points) 3rd: White Crane (45 points)

White Crane, winners of The Challenge Cup

Photography by Helen Cruden

Action from The Harrison Cup Final

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Cowdray Park Polo Club – The Harrison Cup Final – Saturday 31 July Number of teams: 13 Winners: Green Gates Points: 90 Producing a significant advantage from the field, Green Gates jumped on the ball early in the match to heavily outshoot White Crane 14-3 in the opening half. Led by the play of Cesar Crespo who led all players with four goals, Green Gates continued to pressure White Crane, keeping them pinned in their own half and preventing any counterattacks. Green Gates struggled from the penalty line where they were unable to convert any of their four attempts, but the overwhelming advantage from the field guided them to the convincing four-goal victory.

The opening moments of the match featured back and forth action that left the teams scoreless over the first few minutes until Crespo broke through and received a pass from Charles Cooney to score the first goal of the game. The lead was short-lived as White Crane’s James Harper provided a quick response, resulting in a tied 1-1 score at the end of the first chukka. The remainder of the first half displayed a dominant Green Gates performance as they would score five of the final six goals in the half as White Crane managed just two shot attempts. Crespo added to his total in the second chukka, accounting for all three Green Gates’ goals to give his team the 4-1 lead. Completing a strong first half, Green Gates extended the difference further on two goals from Diego Cavanagh while limiting White Crane to just two goals through three chukkas.

In dire need of offense, White Crane pressured Green Gates to begin the second half but the result was foul trouble that awarded Green Gates with three penalty attempts. Failing to convert any of the three attempts provided some hope for White Crane as they narrowed the deficit to three on a goal from Tom Brodie. However, the defence of Green Gates proved to be the

Green Gates enjoyed an unbeaten journey to the winner’s podium difference in the final as White Crane were held without a goal over the final seven minutes, allowing Green Gates to complete the 7-3 victory.

The Best Playing Pony rug was awarded to Nortena, played and owned by Diego Cavanagh, while the Most Valuable Player prize was given to Cesar Crespo.

The Harrison Cup Final Teams:

Green Gates (15): Noor Khadra (0), Charles Cooney (3), Cesar Crespo (4) & Diego Cavanagh (8) White Crane (15): Jasmine Calvert-Ansari (0), Tom Brodie (4), Andrew Blake-Thomas (4) & James Harper (7)

Cirencester Park Polo Club – The Glion County Cup Final – Saturday 14 August Number of teams: Five Winners: Silvertown Properties Points: 60

Chukka one was slow and with only one minute left of the chukka, Silvertown Properties’ Pedro Harrison put the first point on the scoreboard. James Beim kicked off the second chukka and was quick to put the score even, scoring for Noon Giraffe. nerves were evident with attempted goals going wide and the ball not picking up much movement despite struggles from both teams. Finally, Harrison once again scored for Silvertown Properties with a huge under-theneck shot from 30 yards out. Olivia Clowes scored off a pass from Harrison, followed by a 60 yard penalty for Noon Giraffe taken by John Paul Clarkin resulting in a goal to finish the second chukka 3 goals to 2 to Silvertown Properties. After two rather slow chukkas the teams came back into the third raring to go. Clarkin hot off his last goal took the ball and ran it down along the board, slotting the ball neatly into goal. Max Hutchinson took the ball from the line out and gave no opportunity for Noon Giraffe to stop him, scoring his first goal and ending the third chukka 5-3 in favour of Silvertown Properties. Youngster Zac Beim then took the ball from Silvertown Properties and effortlessly tapped it into the goal, Chris Fagan was next to run down the field but missed at the last minute, luckily young Beim was poised to pounce and notched up yet another goal for Noon Giraffe; The last thirty seconds saw Pedro Harrison put the score to 6-5 in favour of Silvertown Properties. The fifth and final chukka saw both teams scramble for the ball with the score being so close, eventually a 40 yard penalty taken by Mark Tomlinson ended in a goal and the game finished with Silvertown Properties winning The Glion County Cup Final 7-5. Harrison’s Zeus was chosen as the Best Playing Pony and Max Hutchinson was named Most Valuable Player.

The Glion County Cup Final Teams:

Silvertown Properties (15): Olivia Clowes (0), Pedro Harrison (5), Mark Tomlinson (6) & Max Hutchinson (4) Noon Giraffe (15): Chris Fagan (0), Zac Beim (2), John Paul Clarkin (6) & James Beim (7)

2021 15 Goal Victor Ludorum Results 1st: Emlor Red (120 points) 2nd: Green Gates (100 points)

Photography by John Hankin Max Hutchinson eyes up the ball for Silvertown Properties Silvertown Properties, winners of The Glion County Cup Final

Green Gates didn’t quite manage to stay ahead, losing out by just one goal King Power, winners of The Duke of Wellington Trophy Final

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Guards Polo Club – The Duke of Wellington Final – Sunday 15 August Number of teams: 14 Winners: King Power Points: 90

King Power snatched a 9-8 win over Noor Khadra’s Green Gates to win The Duke of Wellington Trophy at Guards Polo Club. This 12 goal Final was a tight game, with the advantage swapping regularly between both sides. Green Gates had a 4-2 advantage at the end of the second and looked in control of the game, Gonzalo Ferrari and Cesar Crespo delivering a strong partnership to put Khadra’s team ahead.

The pressure started to show in the third though. King Power successfully converted four penalties and with Marcus Cork firing through a fabulous goal just before the bell King Power now had the advantage, 7-6. Both of Green Gates’ goals in this chukka had come from penalties too. With all to play for, Ferrari started the fourth with a field goal to level the scores and a subsequent Green Gates penalty put them ahead once more. However, with two Green Gates penalties going wide in this chukka King Power were still in contention. Jeronimo del Carril, who was later named the Most Valuable Player, made the most of this by first levelling the scores and then firing through the winner from the subsequent line-out with only seconds left on the clock, securing King Power a 9-8 win. Pili Pichimahuida, which had been played by Marcus Cork in the second half of this match, received the Polo Times Best Playing Pony prize.

With 14 teams entering the tournament in 2021 the Subsidiary Final matches were equally competitive, with Ojo Caliente defeating Polo Performance 8-7.

The Duke of Wellington Trophy Final Teams:

King Power (12): Marcus Cork (2), Segundo Darritchon (3), Raphael Singh (0) & Jeronimo del Carril (7) Green Gates (12): Noor Khadra (0), Charles Cooney (3), Gonzalo Ferrari (5) & Cesar Crespo (4)

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Cowdray Park Polo Club – The Holden White Final – Sunday 1 August Number of teams: 14 Winners: Coppid Owls Points: 105 Although Coppid Owls were held without a field goal in the opening half, the steady presence of Mikey Henderson and Tamara Fox from the penalty line where they combined to shoot a perfect four for four led their team’s attack. Assisting on both of Coppid Owl’s field goals, Henderson was a standout player in the match, effectively guiding play from the number 4 position. Meanwhile, Strategic Help for Heroes had their opportunities throughout the match, outshooting Coppid Owls 12-5 but inaccurate 25 percent shooting kept them from challenging the only undefeated team in the tournament. Unable to mount a comeback in the second half, Strategic Help for Heroes fell 6-3 to Coppid Owls in the entertaining final.

Beginning the match in foul trouble, Strategic Help for Heroes conceded two penalty attempts to Coppid Owls and Henderson converted both opportunities, finding the goal on the Penalty 3 and 4s to give his team the early 2-0 lead. Struggling to maintain consistent possession without hearing the umpire’s whistle, Strategic Help for Heroes were kept off the scoreboard until a field goal from Peter O’Rorke opened the scoring in the second chukka. With Coppid Owls’ only scoring coming from the penalty line, they held a narrow one goal lead at halftime as Strategic Help for Heroes inched closer on a goal from Matt Evetts to leave the difference at 3-2.

Wasting little time in the second half,

Coppid Owls, winners of The Holden White Final

Henderson won the opening throw-in and found Fox with a pass to goal, extending their lead to two. Determined to pull even, Strategic Help for Heroes dominated possession throughout the third chukka, relentlessly attacking goal to produce six shots, yet were only able to produce one goal as Coppid Owls maintained their slim advantage entering the fi nal chukka. Possession switched back and forth in the tense moments of the match until a foul committed by Strategic Help for Heroes resulted in Henderson’s third penalty goal, ultimately sealing the hard-fought 6-3 victory for Coppid Owls. Emma Wood was named Most Valuable Player and Galgo, played and owned by Mikey Henderson scooped up the Best Playing Pony prize.

The Holden White Final Teams:

Coppid Owls (8): Emma Wood (1), Tristan Phillimore (1), Tamara Fox (2) & Mikey Henderson (4)

Strategic Help for Heroes (8):

Peter O’Rorke (0), Tom Dalton-Morgan (1), Henry Fisher (3) & Matt Evetts (4) Beaufort Polo Club – The Polo Stallions Wichenford Bowl Final – Sunday 22 August Number of teams: Six Winners: Burley Polo Points: 60 The Polo Stallions Wichenford Bowl Final took place on the HMA Tax No.1 Ground on the sunniest Sunday the Club had seen so far in August. Burley Polo and Saracens took to the fi eld and lined up ready for what was anticipated to be a challenging Final. The fi rst chukka saw Burley Polo quickly take the lead as the team prepared the ball perfectly on several occasions for Kapar Budd to score several of the goals giving them a

Photography by Joss Ridley Photography

Burley Polo, winners of The Polo Stallions Wichenford Bowl Final

comfortable advantage. In the second chukka Saracens scored their first goal of the match and after finding their feet they quickly caught up with Burley Polo. By the end of the third chukka both teams were at a draw of six all, resulting in an incredibly intense battle for the Polo Stallions Wichenford Bowl. The spectators were on the edge of their seats as the victory was anyone’s for the taking. It wasn’t long until Burley Polo were making some excellent team plays and sending them flying through the goal posts, resulting in a victorious win of 8-6 for Burley Polo. Charlies Walton’s Maria Antonieta was awarded the Polo Times Best Playing Pony. The Beaufort Club thanked Polo Stallions for their support and a special mention to Plusbac and Elizabeth Samuel Hampers by Home Farm Dairies who produce spectacular hampers for every occasion. Meanwhile, the Subsidiary Final saw Coppid Owls defeat Smiths Polo 4-2.

The Polo Stallions Wichenford Bowl Final Teams:

Burley Polo (7): Kaspar Budd (-1), Steffan Goch (0), Charlie Walton (3) & Luke Tomlinson (5) Saracens (8): Matt Green-Armytage (0), Jason Parker (1), Oscar Manchini (3) & Lucho Aguirre (4)

2021 8 Goal Victor Ludorum Results 1st: Coppid Owls (160 points) 2nd: Saracens (135 points) 3rd: Emsworth (90 points)

Action from The Budgett Everett Final

Quel Domage, winners of The Budgett Everett Trophy

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Kirtlington Park Polo Club – The Budgett Everett Trophy Final – Sunday 8 August Number of teams: Five Winners: Quel Domage Points: 75

Hugh Humfrey’s Quel Domage (Hugh Humfrey (0), Toby Bradshaw (1), Hector Worsley (2) & David Ashby (3)) were entering this competition as defending champions and strong favourites, being one of only two teams competing for the overall title and having had success in earlier tournaments. However, a loss in the league stages opened up the

It cannot always be said that the Final of a tournament is vied for between the two best teams in the competition, but in this case it most definitely was.

This highly anticipated contest ended up in being a rather defensive and tight affair. Quel Domage drew first blood with a very nicely delivered goal by the patron Hugh Humphrey, immediately answered by a solo effort from Jonny Good. Unfortunately, the Mount Loftus patron, Georgina Brittain sustained an injury in the first chukka and, after a valiant attempt, was unable to continue. Brittain was substituted by Plum Schrager, who proceeded to show a good account of herself. The second chukka started with a quick goal, again from Hugh Humphrey, and then the scores were levelled by Fred Thame. The second half started well for Quel Domage with two goals from Hector Worsley, and Jonny Good managed to pull one back before the end of the chukka. Toby Bradshaw, who played well above his handicap for the whole tournament, converted a goal in the last chukka and the ever-reliable Good answered with a goal of his own, but it was too late to pull the scores back to even and so Quel

tournament and meant they had to fight to reach the Final. Their opposition CANI had a perfect record of wins going into the Final. Matias Amaya, CANI’s star performer, however, was replaced for the Final, giving Quel Domage a new challenge and team line-up to tackle. They did this straight out of the lineout with 3-0 in the first chukka. CANI responded with the first goal in the second chukka but ended the chukka 5-2 down. Quel Domage’s team experience showed through as they maintained the lead until the final bell ending 8-5 to take The Budgett Everett Trophy. Quel Domage’s Toby Bradshaw secured the Most Valuable Player award as well as the Polo Times Best Playing Pony award for Apache, an 11-year-old Argentine mare, which he played in the first and fourth chukkas. To read more about Apache, please turn to our Pony Power pages.

Ham/Black Bears Polo Club – The Roehampton Cup Final – Sunday 22 August Number of teams: Seven Winners: Quel Domage Points: 75

This year The Roehampton Cup was contested by seven highly competitive teams. As usual the preliminary rounds were held at Black Bears (this time the Finals ended up being held there too).

Photograph by Ham Polo Club

Domage ran out of the winners 5 goals to 4. The Best Playing Pony was awarded to Vasca Lisboa, played and owned by David Ashby.

The Roehampton Final Teams:

Quel Domage (6): Toby Bradshaw (1), Hector Worsley (2), Hugh Humfrey (0) & David Ashby (3) Mount Loftus (6): Georgina Brittain (0), Will Drewitt (1), Jonny Good (4) & Fred Thame (1)

Cirencester Park Polo Club – The R&R Kingscote Cup Final – Sunday 5 September Number of teams: Eight Winners: R&R Glass and China Points: 60

The 2021 Kingscote Cup Final was sponsored by R&R Catering, who entered not one but two teams – therefore it was unsurprising to see R&R Glass and China in the Final, who faced CANI. Chukka one started off quietly with goals from Jack Aldridge and Harry Tucker, putting the score to 2-0 in favour of the tournament sponsors. Oli Fanshawe scored in the first minute of chukka two, shortly followed by a spot penalty resulting in a goal by Matias Amaya putting CANI’s first goal of the game on the scoreboard. Another two goals by R&R from Fanshawe and Rosanna Turk clearly woke CANI up to get moving. In the final 30 seconds of the chukka, CANI’s Ed Morris scored the teams second goal. Jack Aldridge came out into the second half eager to win and scored two more goals back-to-back. Fanshawe took the ball from end to end and with no one around to stop him, dribbled it in between the goal posts, ending chukka three 8 goals to 2. The fourth and final chukka started on a 40 yard penalty resulting in a goal in favour of R&R. Matias Amaya, desperate to catch up with R&R’s increasing score, tapped the ball into the goal. The first one after a drought of goals for the last chukka and a half. Harry Tucker, however, took no prisoners, and effortlessly placed the ball into the goal mouth raising R&R’s score once again. As the teams came back to the lineout, Tucker took control of the ball and scored once again and as the chukka neared the seven-minute mark, Fanshawe (later named Most Valuable Player) scored, and R&R Glass and China won the game, 12-3. Jack Aldrige’s Suspicious, was chosen as the Best Playing Pony.

R&R Glass and China, winners of The R&R Kingscote Cup Final

Photograph by John Hankin

The R&R Kingscote Cup Final Teams:

CANI (6): Louise Jebson (0), Ed Morris (1), Oliver Conway-Johnson (0) & Matias Amaya (5) R&R Glass and China (6): Oli Fanshawe (1), Rosanna Turk (1), Jack Aldridge (2) & Harry Tucker (2)

2021 6 Goal Victor Ludorum Results 1st: Quel Domage (255 Points) 2nd: La Rosada (100 Points) 3rd: Dawson Group (60 Points) 3rd: CANI (60 Points)

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Druids Lodge Polo Club – The 4 Goal Final – Sunday 1 August Number of teams: Two Winners: Canonbury Points: 15 At the time of going to print, the Club had yet to announce more details from the Final.

2021 4 Goal Victor Ludorum Results 1st: Timb-Ply/Trident (45 Points) 2nd: Catfoss (30 Points) 2nd: La Golondrina (30 Points) 2nd: A.W. Jenkinson(30 Points)

Hascombe Stud defeated Smiths Polo in the Final

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Victory for UAE & La Ruleta/La Rosada

The Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Ladies Charity Polo Final on Saturday 28 August at Guards Polo Club rounded off the 2021 Victrix Ludorum series, which saw seven tournaments played at seven different clubs. UAE Polo Team and La Ruleta/La Rosada have claimed joint first place with 120 points apiece, while La Rosada scooped up second place with 60 points.

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Beaufort Polo Club – The Claire Tomlinson Final – Sunday 7 August Number of teams: Four Winners: Hascombe Stud Points: 15

The heavens had well and truly opened for the very first Final of The Claire Tomlinson Trophy Ladies VL 18 Goal. Claire Tomlinson has played an integral part in pioneering women’s polo and following on from her legacy we are excited to see the high level of ladies’ polo this trophy will inevitably bring to the field. With a lastminute switch around of teams, Hascombe Stud took to the centre line in place of La Ruleta with Smiths Polo taking position on the opposing side. The game began with a steady start, both teams levelling the playing field with one goal each. It was not until the second chukka that Hascombe Stud began to pave their way towards victory, sending through three cracking goals in one chukka creating a comfortable advantage which carried on through to the third chukka. All the while Smiths Polo struggled to get

a look in against their opponents who were dominating the game and it wasn’t until the final chukka where Smiths Polo had one final say bumping their score up to 2. However, the goal difference proved too great for Smiths Polo to catch up, resulting in Hascombe Stud claiming the win and the very first Claire Tomlinson Trophy, with a final score of 6-2.

A special mention should go to the Polo Times Best Playing Pony which was awarded to Nipper, ridden by Nina Clarkin for Hascombe Stud. The Beaufort Polo Club would like to thank Mayfair and Grace, and Scentiments Tetbury for the provision of prizes for both the Final and Subsidiary Final.

The Claire Tomlinson Final Teams

Smiths Polo (18): Lisa Smith (2), Sarah Hughes (4), Claire Brougham (5) & Sarah Wiseman (7) Hascombe Stud (18): Danielle Luffi (2), Arabella Openheimer (2), Steph Haverhals (4) & Nina Clarkin (10)

To read more about Nipper, please turn to our Pony Power pages.

Action from The Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Ladies Charity Polo Final

Guards Polo Club – The Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Ladies Charity Polo Final – Saturday 28 August Number of teams: Seven Winners: UAE Polo Team Points: 60

HH Sheikha Maitha’s UAE Polo Team cemented their position as the leading ladies’ polo squad by winning The Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Ladies Charity Polo Final. Maitha’s team, featuring the 10 goaler Hazel JacksonGaona, defeated Alicia Woods’ La Ruleta, who received half a goal on handicap, 8-3½.

These two teams had met in the 2019 Final of this tournament, with La Ruleta taking the honours then. UAE Polo Team were taking no chances this time around and dominated the match from the first whistle. Jackson-Gaona started off the goal scoring, with team mates and sisters, Cata and Juana Lavinia following suit. This ensured UAE Polo Team were 3-½ up after the first chukka. A fabulous field goal from Cata Lavinia, who was later named the same chukka, Jackson-Gaona was perfectly placed to pick up the ball and fire through the goal. Nina Clarkin, also playing off 10 goals, successfully converted a 40-yard penalty to get La Ruleta off the mark before the half-time bell but Woods’ team were now playing catch-up.

Maitha successfully converted a 30-yard penalty in the third, while team mate Cata Lavinia closed this chukka with another goal. Despite trailing for the entire match La Ruleta never gave up fighting. Good teamwork from Clarkin and Danielle Lussi produced a good goal in the third and some smart play from Clarkin and Woods in the fourth secured another goal for La Ruleta. However, with Jackson-Gaona finding the flags once more in this final chukka, UAE Polo Team’s victory was never in doubt.

The Best Playing Pony prize was presented by Helen Wood, UK General Manager of NARS, Laura Mercier, SHISEIDO & Clé de Peau Beauté to Matuza Perry, played by Cata Lavinia and owned by Fabio Lavinia.

To read more about the day’s charity match, please turn to our Women’s Polo pages.

Clé de Peau Beauté Most Valuable Player, put UAE further ahead in the second and when she was hooked out of a play in the

The Clé de Peau Beauté Guards Ladies Charity Polo Final Teams: UAE Polo Team (19):

Sheikha Maitha Al Maktoum (3), Juana Lavinia (1), Catalina Lavinia (5) & Hazel Jackson-Gaona (10) La Ruleta (18): Alicia Woods (2), Danielle Lussi (2), Robyn Evans (4) & Nina Clarkin (10)

Hazel Jackson-Gaona & Nina Clarkin go head-to-head

Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club – The Ladies Victrix Ludorum 18 Goal Final – Sunday 15 August Number of teams: Five Winners: La Rosada Points: 60

Seasons Kitchen and Farm Shop (17):

Rosie Lawrence (1), Georgia Sweeney (2), Charlotte Sweeney (4) & Hazel Jackson-Gaona (10) La Rosada (18): Indi Hine (1), Sam Buckles (3), Steph Haverhals (4) & Nina Clarkin (10)

The fi rst game of the day on The Polo Festival Finals’ Day at RCBPC was The Ladies Victrix Ludorum 18 Goal. The two best female players in the world, Hazel Jackson-Gaona for Seasons Kitchen and Farm Shop and Nina Clarkin for La Rosada took to the fi eld to battle it out in front of the crowd. An early goal from Steph Haverhals put La Rosada ahead, but JacksonGaona quickly retaliated bringing her team even. Unfortunately, Seasons Kitchen and Farm Shop couldn’t stop the fi erce attack of Haverhals and Buckles as they put another two goals on the scoreboard, and with a hattrick from Nina Clarkin in the second chukka the score was 2½-6 to La Rosada at half-time. The second half saw Charlotte Sweeney and Hazel put away another goal each and younger Sweeney sister, Georgia, and Rosie Lawrence working hard in defence, but La Rosada were seemingly unstoppable under the guidance of Clarkin and ran out the winners with a score line of 4½-9. Nina Clarkin earned herself Most Valuable Player and her pony Flipper, an 11-year-old chestnut mare from Australia, won herself Best Playing Pony.

Photography by Jonathan Bowker

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