With this issue of Racing World we complete our 6th year of publication, covering the exciting world of Equine sport – horse racing, polo and other equestrian events. Having moved into unchartered territory in August 2003, we are happy to have established ourselves in this niche market providing enthusiasts of the sport with comprehensive information, detailed reviews, timely previews, profile interviews, news and views, breeding and pedigree updates, racing statistics and lots of interesting racing information. Polo has been an intrinsic part of Racing World and we have tried to cover as many events as possible during the polo season. Over the past six years we have had writers from around the globe show interest in writing for Racing World and this has added a new dimension with an international perspective. Promoting all aspects of equine sport is our objective and we hope that those connected with the sport will contribute with ideas that will invoke more interest to those already involved with the sport as well as to attract new entrants to the game. We take this opportunity to thank all our supporters, advertisers, subscribers, contributors and the racing fan in general who have supported us this far. As we commence our 7th year of publication we look forward to your continued support.
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POLO : FEBRUARY - MARCH 2010
January 2010
All team entries must be in accordance with HPA tournament conditions unless marked *
Location
Tournament
Handicap
Start
End
International
Pinamar, Argentina
Master Polo Series
Open
15-Dec
31-Jan
15 Goal
RCBPC
Invitational High Goal Challenge
12 - 15
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
12 Goal
RCBPC
HPA National Club Championships
8 - 12
16-Jan-10
24-Jan-10
10 Goal
Epsom
Australia Day Cup
7 - 9
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
Druids Lodge
The Watersfield Trophy
6 - 9
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
RCBPC
Arena Challenge Trophy
6 - 10
2-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
8 Goal
Ascot
The Ice Trophy
4 - 8
23-Jan-10
24-Jan-10
Vaux Park
New Years Challenge
4 - 8
2-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
Druids Lodge
El Rosario Trophy
5 - 7
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
6 Goal
Fifield
New Year Trophy
4 - 6
2-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
Epsom
The Lord Nelson Trophy
3 - 6
2-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
Druids Lodge
The Pig Trophy
3 - 5
2-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
Ascot
Rangitiki Arena Trophy
2 - 6
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
Maywood
New Year Tournament
2 - 6
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
RCBPC
HPA National Club Championships
2 - 6
16-Jan-10
24-Jan-10
Vaux Park
January Cup
2 - 6
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
Vaux Park
Sponsors Tournament
2 - 6
30-Jan-10
31-Jan-10
Nin Polo
The Richard Underwood Memorial Trophy
0 - 6
29-Jan-10
29-Jan-10
4 Goal
Epsom
Cape Town Cup
2 - 4
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
Fifield
2 Aside Challenge Cup*+
0 - 4
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
Fifield
Mid Winter Challenge
0 - 4
23-Jan-10
24-Jan-10
Tidworth
Langley Hall Cup
0 - 4
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
Fifield
Ladies February Frolic*
0 - 3
30-Jan-10
31-Jan-10
FHM
Mid Season Tournament
0 - 2
30-Jan-10
30-Jan-10
Vaux Park
Smarties Cup
0 - 2
2-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
Open
AEPC
Champagne Jacquart Challenge Matches
Open
2-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
AEPC
The Redmire Stables Club Tournament
Open
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
AEPC
Champagne Jacquart Challenge Matches
Open
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
AEPC
The La Chamiza Club Tournament
Open
30-Jan-10
31-Jan-10
Ascot
National Woman’s Polo Tournament
Open
30-Jan-10
31-Jan-10
Epsom
Under 21 v The Rest
Open
30-Jan-10
31-Jan-10
Inglesham
Roxtons “Match Polo” Day
Open
9-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
Inglesham
Roxtons “Match Polo” Day
Open
23-Jan-10
24-Jan-10
Longdole
Club Tournament
Open
16-Jan-10
17-Jan-10
Vale of York
New Year Cup
Open
10-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
Vale of York
ABI Beach Challenge+
Open
24-Jan-10
24-Jan-10
Wicklow
USA (Newport) v Ireland
Open
1-Jan-10
3-Jan-10
8 Goal
RCBPC
The Richmond Trophy
5 - 8
19-Jan-10
31-Jan-10
February 2010
All team entries must be in accordance with HPA tournament conditions unless marked *
Location
Tournament
Handicap
Start
End
International
Wanstead, New Zealand
Young New Zealand vs Young England
TBC
5-Feb
5-Feb
Kihikihi, New Zealand
Young New Zealand vs Young England
TBC
13-Feb
13-Feb
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Open
18-goal
16-Feb
21-Feb
15 Goal
RCBPC
The Arena Gold Cup
12 - 15
9-Feb-10
20-Feb-10
12 Goal
Fifield
Twelve Goal Challenge
8 - 12
20-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
Druids Lodge
The Corramore Trophy
10 - 12
28-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
10 Goal
Fifield
10 Goal Challenge
8 - 10
6-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
RCBPC
Olin Trophy+
7 - 10
2-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
Epsom
Commonwealth Cup
7 - 9
27-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
8 Goal
Druids Lodge
The Valentine Trophy
5 - 7
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Vaux Park
Sponsors Tournament
4 - 8
6-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
RCBPC
The Katie Tunn Farewell Trophy
4 - 7
19-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
6 Goal
RCBPC
Chairman's Trophy
3 - 6
9-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Druids Lodge
Forest Edge Rosebowl
3 - 5
6-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
Ascot
Tessa Memorial Challenge
2 - 6
20-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
Tidworth
TBA
2 - 6
6-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
Vaux Park
0 - 6 Goal Challenge
0 - 6
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Vaux Park
Sponsors Tournament
0 - 6
27-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
Nine Polo
The "Love Soup" Bowl
0 - 6
28-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
4 Goal
Fifield
Valentines Cup*
2 - 4
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Epsom
St. Valentine’s Cup
2 - 4
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Epsom
St. David’s Cup
2 - 4
20-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
Ascot
The Valentines Challenge
0 - 4
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
RCBPC
Ladies Tournament+
0 - 3
2-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
2 Goal
Fifield
Fifield Ladies*
0 - 2
27-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
FHM
Falcon Equine Feeds Tournament
0 - 2
27-Feb-10
27-Feb-10
Maywood
2 Goal Cup
0 - 2
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Tidworth
Kingsettle Challenge
0 - 2
20-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
Open
AEPC
International Arena Polo Test Match
Open
27-Feb
27-Feb
AEPC
Champagne Jacquart Challenge Matches
Open
6-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
AEPC
Falcon Equine Feeds Shield
Open
20-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
AEPC
The Bryan Morrison International Trophy
Open
27-Feb-10
27-Feb-10
Clevedon
La Martina Winter National Universities
Open
18-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
Inglesham
Roxtons “Match Polo” Day
Open
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Inglesham
Roxtons “Match Polo” Day
Open
27-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
Longdole
National Senior Intermediate Tournament
Open
7-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
Longdole
Combined Schools Tournament
Open
7-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
Longdole
Club Tournament
Open
13-Feb-10
14-Feb-10
Longdole
Natonal Girls School Tournament
Open
28-Feb-10
28-Feb-10
Vale of York
ABI Beach Challenge
Open
21-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
Wicklow
Spain (Barcelona) v Ireland
Open
5-Feb-10
7-Feb-10
March 2010
All team entries must be in accordance with HPA tournament conditions unless marked *
Location
Tournament
Handicap
Start
End
10 Goal
Druids Lodge
The Bodensee Trophy
6 - 9
6-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
8 Goal
Ascot
Westcroft Park Plate
4 - 8
6-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
6 Goal
Fifield
End of Season Trophy
4 - 6
20-Mar-10
21-Mar-10
Druids Lodge
The Renshaw Trophy
3 - 5
13-Mar-10
14-Mar-10
Vaux Park
End of Season Open Tournament
2 - 6
13-Mar-10
14-Mar-10
4 Goal
Epsom
St. Patrick’s Cup
3 - 4
6-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
Epsom
4 Goal Tournament
2 - 4
13-Mar-10
14-Mar-10
Epsom
Mayflower Cup
2 - 4
20-Mar-10
21-Mar-10
Fifield
4 Goal Challenge
2 - 4
6-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
Maywood
4 Goal Tournament
2 - 4
27-Mar-10
28-Mar-10
Fifield
One Day Challenges*
0 - 3
13-Mar-10
14-Mar-10
2 Goal
FHM
End of Season Tournament
0 - 2
27-Mar-10
27-Mar-10
Fifield
End of Season Trophy
0 - 2
20-Mar-10
21-Mar-10
Open
AEPC
Arundel Equine Hospital Polo Cup
Open
6-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
AEPC
The Champagne Jacquart End of Season Tournament
Open
13-Mar-10
13-Mar-10
Druids Lodge
Schools Tournament
Open
16-Mar-10
16-Mar-10
Inglesham
Roxtons “Match Polo” Day
Open
13-Mar-10
14-Mar-10
Longdole
SUPA – Junior & Senior Novice Schools
Open
7-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
Longdole
SUPA – National Senior Schools
Open
14-Mar-10
14-Mar-10
Longdole
Club Tournament
Open
20-Mar-10
21-Mar-10
Tidworth
Inter Regimental Trophy
Open
6-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
Vale of York
ABI Beach Challenge
Open
21-Mar-10
21-Mar-10
Vale of York
Beach Party Match
Open
28-Mar-10
28-Mar-10
Vaux Park
Open Match+
Open
20-Mar-10
21-Mar-10
Wicklow
France (Deauville) v Ireland
Open
5-Mar-10
7-Mar-10
April 2010
All team entries must be in accordance with HPA tournament conditions unless marked *
Indian Polo Calendar 2009-2010
Centre
Date
Catagory
Ladakh
Locally
C
Manipur
Locally
C
Chennai (Madras)
Locally
B
Bangalore
Aug 29 - Sep 13, 2009
B
Hyderabad
Sept 15 - Oct 1, 2009
B
Jaipur
(Cavalry Polo Club)
Oct 5 - 11, 2009
A
Chandigarh
Oct 12 - 18, 2009
A
Delhi
Oct 19 - Dec 6, 2009
(incl. IPA Championship)
A
Calcutta (Kolkata)
Dec 10 - 25, 2009
B
Jodhpur
Dec 11 - 31, 2009
A
Jaipur (RPC) Rajasthan Polo Club
Jan 4 - 31, 2010
A
Delhi
Feb 2 - Mar 7, 2010
A
Mumbai (Bombay)
Mar 2 - 29, 2010
A
Location
Tournament
Handicap
Start
End
Open
Wicklow
USA (Yale) v Ireland
Open
2-Apr-10
4-Apr-10
Wicklow
SUPA Tri-Nations - England, Ireland, Scotland
Open
April
April
Nine Polo
The United Kingdom Arena Polo Championships
TBA
9-Apr-11
11-Apr-11
BUSY SCHEDULE FOR SNOW POLO IN 2010
While much of the UK was covered in a blanket of snow in December, players and ponies were getting prepared for the five snow polo tournaments taking place in Europe in January.The snow season, which has expanded considerably over the past decade, draws in some of polo's biggest names and sponsors.The biggest event, as ever, will be the St Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow, in its 26th year on the iconic Engadine frozen lake. The list of teams for 2010 can be seen in the tournaments section of this website, and subscribers can read the report from the 2009 event via our online version of the March issue.The dates for January are as follows:
Val d'Isere, France: 14th to 17th
Kitzbuhel, Austria: 14th to 17th
Megeve, France: 21st to 24th
Klosters, Switzerland: 21st to 24th
St. Moritz, Switzerland: 28th to 31st
THE IGLEHART CUP AT THE INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB PALM BEACH
Despite the low temperatures in the Wellington area the Iglehart Cup, the first of the 20-goal competitions, officially started the 2010 season yesterday, Sunday 3rd January, at the International Polo Club Palm Beach
In the first match of the day Wanderers/Isla Carroll defeated Bendabout 16-13. The second match was won by EFG Bank who led all the way to end 13-11 over Zacara.Action at the Iglehart Cup continues on Wednesday, when defending title holders Patagones will face Wanderers/Isla Carroll at 1.00 PM and EFG Bank will play Hawks at 3.00 PM.POLOMUSEUM’S HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES INDUCTEES FOR 2010On Friday, February 12th, 2010 the Museum of Polo will welcome into its polo Hall of Fame living legend of polo Julian Hipwood, posthumous inductee Lewis Lacey, posthumous Iglehart Award Winner for outstanding lifetime contributions to the sport of polo “Big Joe” Muldoon, living Iglehart award winner Dave Rizzo and Horses to Remember, Red Ace and Khaki. The 21st Annual Hall of Fame Awards Gala will be held at the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame in Lake Worth, Florida. Julian Hipwood has lived and played in the United States for many years and earned a 9-goal rating. During his career he won the 30-goal World Cup 1981-1984; the USPA Monty Waterbury in 1996; the USPA Heritage Cup in 1996; the Barrantes Memorial Tournament; and captured many of Royal Palm Polo Club’s 26-goal Sunshine League tournaments. A player with great international success, Julian was captain of the English National team winning the Coronation Cup six times, and the British Gold and Queen's Cups, among other prestigious tournaments. Julian became a sought-after coach and coached the Coca Cola team when it won the U.S. Open Championship in 2002.Canadian-born Lewis Lacey had a long and distinguished international polo career in the early part of the 1900s, representing England in the Westchester Cup, and captaining Argentina in the Cup of the Americas. He was a member of the famed Argentine team that took the U.S. Open in 1922, and won the Argentine Open seven times between 1915 and 1937, as well as several other notable tournaments in England and Argentina. Lewis played frequently in America, almost every year from 1922 until 1931, never handicapped less than 9-goals and was rated at 10-goals between 1915 and 1932. Lewis also wrote about the game; his better know essays being Equitation in the Game of Polo and The Judge’s Task in Polo Pony Shows. A well-known figure in polo for over 60 years, Dave Rizzo was, for over 30 of those years, the longtime manager of the famed Meadow Brook Polo Club, and was also the manager of the Squadron A Armory and the Old Westbury Polo Club. Being an accomplished outdoor and arena player, horse trainer, seller and club manager made it possible for him to help many new players get started in the sport of polo. He was known as a skilled horseman and well-liked sportsman in many parts of the country by a variety of players. Considered a mentor to many, he made it possible for others to experience polo and to become accomplished players and team sponsors. “Big Joe” Muldoon was not only an iconic figure of polo in Maryland, Virginia and throughout the East in the 1980’s and 1990’s, his influence stretched around the globe. A versatile horseman who did not get into polo until middle age, his tournament wins include the USPA Monty Waterbury, Association and Chairman’s Cups and the 8-Goal Championship with his Gone Away Farms team. He helped raise millions of dollars for various charities through polo. From 1981-1989, Joe conceived, underwrote and mounted players in a dynamic series of high-goal “All-Star” international polo games featuring the best of both foreign and American high-goal players. He was president of the Potomac and Poolesville Polo Clubs where he helped to train an entire generation of polo players, including his well-known and talented polo-playing progeny Michael, “Little Joe," Mary and Charlie. In the 1930s Red Ace was the favorite pony of the great 10 goal polo player Elmer Boeseke. Considered to be the star of the West’s team in the infamous 1933 and 1934 East/West matches, the great chestnut gelding won the hearts of fans of both East and West alike when, in the grueling 1933 match, he turned and trotted back to nuzzle his master, Boeseke, who lay prone on the ground, unconscious after being knocked off in a particularly rough play. For his outright speed, great courage and tenacityRed Ace won Best Playing Pony for the West in the 1933 series. He added to his laurels when judged the Best Polo Pony in the National Polo Pony Society Show 1934, an epic event, and became one of only two geldings to ever have won this prestigious award. The great Norty Knox said of Red Ace, he was “a brilliant pony.” Hector Galindo’s great dark bay mare, Khaki, proved she was a super star by winning the Best Playing Pony of the 1995 Silver Cup, 1995 East Coast Open, 1997 Sterling Cup, 1998 Silver Cup, 2000 Gold Cup of the Americas, and the 2003 Iglehart Cup. Loved for her quiet disposition around the barn, this gallant mare also had it all on the field - heart, stamina, quick acceleration, sustained speed and incredible overall athletic ability. But further, she seemed to have an innate ability to read the game. “One of the things that makes Khaki so unique is her big heart”, says Galindo. ‘She’s always been a mare with a lot of power and the quickness. That’s what makes her such a great mare.” Khaki is currently a broodmare in Oklahoma, but being recently retired, none of her foals are yet old enough to have started playing polo.
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