An interview with Peter O’Rorke
Patron of Strategic Help for Heroes . Being a polo patron requires an eye for talent, a passion for the sport and a lot of patience. We sat down with Peter O’Rorke, patron of Strategic Help for Heroes, to find out how he balances his career with this demanding sport and what the future holds […]
An interview with Kellie Leach
Groom to Bad Boys Polo Team Often referred to as the real ‘stars of the polo world’, the polo ponies played each season at Cowdray Park require expert care. To understand the time and commitment that happens off the field, we sat down with groom Kellie Leach to discuss her job, passion and what it […]
An interview with Tomas Beresford
. It’s no exaggeration to say that polo is in the blood of Midhurst local and polo star Tomas Beresford. His father and two uncles on his mother’s side were all professional players and Tommy learnt the game from playing with polo legends. When he was fifteen, his parents gave him the opportunity to be […]
Cheds Victorious in Farewell Cup Final
. In the final game of the season, Maiz Dulce took on Cheds in the Farwell Cup final and goals were well spread across each chukka from both sides. A game of cat and mouse in the first two chukkas was finally broken by Will Emerson in the third. A superb run of four goals […]
Autumn Cup Final Win For Four Quarters Orange
. Sunday 24th September saw the polo season come to a close with two fantastic finals. In a close battle on Ambersham 1 for the Autumn Cup Final, Four Quarters Orange took the lead in the final chukka with Simon Prado scoring 2 final goals and Jack Richardson fighting back for Ice Craft, scoring the […]
PSI Final for The Crane v Oriflamme
. The PSI final took place on Sunday afternoon, The Crane met Oriflamme on Lawns 2. Two goals were scored in the first chukka by Jack Berner and Jason Warren, but the team in black were unable to stop The Crane’s offensive attack. The final score of 6-4 to The Crane. Jasmine Calvert-Ansari stepped down […]
Cambridge & Newmarket Polo Club Victory
. The sun was shining on Ambersham 1 on Sunday afternoon for the final of the West Sussex Cup. Cambridge & Newmarket Polo Club faced Madams Farm in the 6-goal, both strong sides, but with impressive goals by Fabio Lavinia in the first three chukkas, CNPC managed to keep a steady lead. Going into the […]
Trancredi Minerals win Selham Trophy Final
. Delighted Tandredi Minerals secure the Selham Trophy from Stonehurst 9-4. The last of the finals at Ambersham on Bank Holiday Monday saw Tancredi Minerals take on Stonehurst for the Selham Trophy. The match was off to a flying start from the team in red, Tancredi Minerals, with Maximiliano Fernandez and Leon Donoso delivering successive […]
Brecknock Cup Victory for Vendetta
. Convincing win for Vendetta as they take the Brecknock Cup trophy 8-5. Rounding out the weekend, the first of the remaining two finals on Monday 28th August saw spectators treated to a match between Strategic Help for Heroes and Vendetta for the Brecknock Cup at Ambersham. With four goals by Vendetta in the first […]
Bamboleo Claim the Midsummer Cup
Storming success for Bamboleo as they claim victory in the Midsummer Cup over Farrington 8-4. Lawns played host to the final of the Midsummer Cup this Sunday, 27th August, as Bamboleo took on Farrington for the trophy of this 12-goal tournament. A tightly fought opening chukka saw the teams trade goals between Jimmy Wood for […]