The British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, the highlight of the season in England, continued on Monday July 1, with a triple matchdate and wins for Gaston, Black Bears and Valhalla.

Although Haider Bangash’s team claimed the first chukka, Gaston seized the reins from the second chukka onwards and hold on to the lead for the remaining of the game. It’s worth to notice another remarkable performance delivered by Cruz Heguy, who produced six goals.

Up next, Black Bears, who lost to King Power in their debut game, bounced back and beat Sujan Indian Tigers by an 11-9 score, in a very tight match.

In the day’s closing game, Valhalla, already one of the nicest surprises of this year’s English high goal season, earned a narrow 9-8 win over Ferne Park, following a thrilling game.

THE TOURNAMENT STREAMED LIVE ON COWDRAY TV WITH THE PRODUCTION OF POLOLINE TV HERE.

British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, Monday July 1:

Gaston 12-8 Bangash

Score Gaston: 2-3, 4-3, 6-3, 7-6, 10-7, 12-8.

Black Bears 11-9 Sujan Indian Tigers

Score Black Bears: 1-3, 3-3, 5-5, 7-6, 9-7, 11-9.

Valhalla 9-8 Ferne Park

Score Valhalla: 1-1, 3-3, 5-5, 6-7, 8-7, 9-8.

Vere Rothemere subbed in for Jonathan Rothemere in Ferne Park.

Action for the British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup will resume on Tuesday July 2, with the following order of play:

11am: La Dolfina Great Oaks vs. Green Gates

4pm: Park Place vs. La Dolfina Murus Sanctus

The final of the British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup is due on Sunday July 21.

British Open Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup – Teams & Fixture

Cover photo by Mark Beaumont.