Thai Polo and Park Place claimed respective wins against Emlor and King Power in another day of Gold Cup action at Cowdray Park Polo Club. The tournament is considered to be one of the three Grand Slams of Polo, alongside the Argentine Open and the US Open. This year’s edition sees thirteen teams, up to 22 goals, compete.
First up, Thai Polo defeated Emlor 9-7. It was a close game, but the Thai foursome managed to take the advantage nonetheless. Next, Park Place secured a 12-9 victory over King Power. The score was tied in the first two chukkas, but Park Place were able to widen their lead from the third chukka onwards and ultimately take the important victory.
The British Open Gold Cup resumes on Friday, July 9:
11:30am: UAE Polo Pod vs. Murus Sanctus (Lawns 1)
1:30pm: Vikings vs. Scone (Lawns 2)
The Gold Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 25.
SUMMARY – THURSDAY, JULY 8:
THAI POLO 9-7 EMLOR
Thai Polo: Louis Hine 2 (3 goals), Ned Hine 4, Nicolás Pieres 9 (4), James Harper 7 (2). Total: 22.
Emlor: Spencer McCarthy 1 (2 goals), Alfredo Bigatti 8 (2), Agustín Merlos 7 (2), Max Charlton 6 (1). Total: 22.
Score Thai Polo: 3-0, 4-3, 6-4, 7-4, 7-5, 9-7.
Umpires: Jason Dixon & Tim Brown.
Third Man: Julian Appleby.
BPP UK: Open Vilma, ridden by Ned Hine.
PARK PLACE 12-9 KING POWER
Park Place: Andrey Borodin 0 (1 goal), William Harper 4 (2), Juan Britos 8 (2), Facundo Pieres 10 (7). Total: 22.
King Power: Top Srivaddhanaprabha 1, Hugo Lewis 2 (1 goal), Hilario Ulloa 10 (7), Francisco Elizalde 8 (1). Total: 22.
Score Park Place: 2-3, 5-4, 9-6, 12-7, 14-10, 16-12.
Umpires: Julian Appleby & Jason Dixon.
Third Man: Tim Brown.
BPP UK: Latia Repetida, ridden by Andrei Borodin.