Mad Lemons find fruit in Social Cup

The successful partnership of Simon Franc and Alan Fall reaped rewards in late July when playing in the Social Cup. Playing under the name of Mad Lemons, this successful duo added this 10-goal trophy to their 2023 haul. They defeated Jeremy Pemberton’s Conosco 8–6 across four chukkas in a rain-soaked final.

Simon Franc was later rewarded with the Most Valuable Player prize. Meanwhile, his team-mate Hissam Ali Hyder received the Images of Polo Best Playing Pony prize for Laguna.

The sub final was a more decisive victory for Jonathan and Melanie Hare’s Harum Scarum, who received half a goal on handicap. They beat Carisbrooke 11½–8 in better weather, earlier in the day.

This finals day was also a fundraiser for The Not Forgotten

Association, with the Club raising more than £1,300 for this military charity. Mary Spillane Tuck, The Not Forgotten’s Head of Fundraising, presented the prizes after watching the final from the Royal Box. Joining Mary in this most prestigious of locations were those Members – and their guests - who had generously sponsored this tournament. Post match, the players joined our Royal Box VIPs to enjoy an excellent Searcys afternoon tea, accompanied by a glass of Laurent-Perrier or two. u

The Teams

Mad Lemons: Simon Franc (0); Alan Fall (1); Hissam Ali Hyder (4); Pedro Harrison (5). Conosco: Archie Heseltine (0); Will Harper (4); Jeremy Pemberton (1); Will Emerson (5).

Harum Scarum: Jonathan Hare (0); Melanie Hare (0); Federico Boudou (5); Ryan Pemble (4). Carisbrooke: Jayne Rumsey (0); Oliver Fanshawe (2); Adebayo Karim (2); Juan Ambroggio (6).