The traditional Victor Ludorum Awards took place on Monday May 13, at Botleys Mansion, in Lyne, Chertsen. The event was hosted by the Hurlingham Polo Association, in order to present the awards to the winners and champions within different levels throroghout the 2023 season in England with several personalities of British polo in attendance. In addition, Michael Amoore, who is stepping down as the Chairman of Victor Ludorum, was awarded with a Honorific Medal.
VICTOR LUDORUM AWARDS:
Victor Ludorum
22-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: UAE Polo (Winners of the British Open and runner up of The Queen’s Cup)
Members: Sheikha Maitha Al Maktoum / Kayley Smith, Lukin Monteverde, Tommy Beresford, Barto Castagnola.
18-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Ojo Caliente (Winners Oxfordshire Cup & Duke of Sutherland)
Members: Ana Escobedo, Félix Esaín, Facundo Sola, John Paul Clarkin.
15-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Emlor
Members: Spencer McCarthy, Max Charlton, Hugo Taylor, James Emlyn.
12-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Standing Rock
Members: Philipp Mueller, Pierandrea Mueller, Nacho González, Paco O’Dwyer.
8-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Kulin Rock
Members: Richard Bailey, Charlotte Pykett, Charlie Walton, Nico Fontanarrosa.
6-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Hookum / Winkfield
Members: Guru Johal, Josh Clover, Rob Wilson, Vieri Antinori.
4-Goal HPA Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Summit
Members: Hedley Aylott, Bauti Funes, Corey Meikle, Fede Gómez.
Victrix Ludorum
16-Goal HPA Victrix Ludorum 2023
Winners: Semper Anticus (claimed tournaments at Black Bears, Knepp Castle, Cirencester, Beaufort & Berkshire)
Members: Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi, Nina Clarkin, Lucy Coddington, Imogen Blake Thomas.
International Awards:
Acknowledgment for the England National Team, winners of the Bryan Morrison, Westchester Cup, Olympic Trophy, Golden Jubilee Trophy, Diamond Jubilee and the Coronation Cup. James Beim, Ollie Cudmore, James Harper and Tommy Beresford, members of the English lineup who won the Coronation Cup against a Commonwealth foursome.
Arena Victor Ludorum Awards
12-Goal Arena Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Ojo Caliente (Winners of the Surrey Hills Winter Trophy at Westcroft Park and the Subsidiary Trophy of the Ambassadors Winter Cup at Emsworth)
Members: Ana Escobedo, Grant Collett / Mariano Darritchon, Matías Amaya.
15-Goal Arena Victor Ludorum 2023
Winners: Ojo Caliente (Winners of the Surrey Hills Winter Trophy at Westcroft Park and the Subsidiary Trophy of the Ambassadors Winter Cup at Emsworth)
Members: Ana Escobedo, Mikey Henderson, Matías Amaya.