Guards Polo Club England 2009 Dates

Guards Polo Club - 2009 schedule
APRIL 26th: HM The Queen opens the new Clubhouse.

MAY 17th: Final of the La Martina Queen Mother's Centenary Trophy.

19th to June 14th: The Queen's Cup Tournament.

30th: Ivan The Terrible Twilight Polo - Guards v Russia.

31st to June 21st: Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup.

JUNE 2nd to 28th: The Meyado Archie David Cup Tournament.

6th: Jack Wills Varsity Day.

14th: The Queen's Cup Final.

17th: The Gulf Co-Operation Council Day.

21st: The Al Habtoor Royal Windsor Cup Final.

27th: The Ganjam Jaipur Trophy Day featuring The Asia Cup.

28th: The Meyado Archie David Cup Final.

JULY 7th: Schools and Universities Polo Day.

12th: Inter Regimental.

17th and 18th: Inter Club Chairman's Challenge.

26th: Cartier International Day: Cartier celebrate 25 years of sponsorship.

AUGUST16th : The Duke of Wellington Final

30th: The Duke of Cornwall Final

SEPTEMBER 13th: Fortune Autumn Nations Tournament Final

DJ's MOVEMBER

Hi Again,
Well here is an update of the Mo! Thanks to those who have donated so far.
To donate to my Mo you can either:
Click this link
Hi Again,
Well here is an update of the Mo! Thanks to those who have donated so far.
To donate to my Mo you can either:
Click this link https://www.movember.com/au/donate/donate-details.php?action=sponsorlink&rego=2030136&country=au and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or
Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation', referencing my Registration Number 2030136 and mailing it to:
Movember Foundation PO Box 292 Prahran VIC 3181
Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.
and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or
Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation', referencing my Registration Number 2030136 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation. PO Box 292, Prahran. VIC. 3181.
Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

COLDSTREAM CUP vICTORIA

Thanks to Judi once again for her coverage of the Vic tournaments for us. This past weekend saw the Coldstream Cup B Grade played between , Lavazza 2 goals, Hexham 3 goals, AYC 5 goals, Mt Elephant 5 goals, Simpsons Confectionery 3 goals and Coramba Downs 5 goals. The weather closed in and the Sunday Final between AYC and Coramba Downs was abandoned. However today, Wednesday, at 6.30pm the final was played with a strongish wind (not an icy southerly) under a slightly threatening heavy sky with glorious silver lining on the clouds from the setting sun. Coramba Downs: 5 goals, Beau Karolos, Craig Taylor, Lanto Sheridan and Corin Gibbs( patron) AYV: 5 goals Inge Burke, Eric Asker, Sam Gairdner and Arthur Yencken (patron). The game was a bit "push me pull you" to begin with but settled to a really tight contest over the 4 chukkas. Ch.1 The No 3 for Coramba Downs scored a field goal and the No 4 scored from a penalty. The chukka ended 2-0 to CD. Ch2 Inge Burke scored a field goal for AYC and then not to be out done by the lady Arthur Yencken scored to tie the game at the end of the 2nd at 2 all. Ch3, Sam Gairdner scored for AYC and the CD No4 scored off a penalty. 3 all.
The spectacular shot of the match saw Sam Gairdner of AYC stopping a penalty to CD by reaching high overhead, only to be shot down when it went over the backline and a 'force' awarded to CD, however the next penalty shot from their No4 was stopped. Ch4, AYC scored from a field shot by Sam Gairdner bringing the scores level at 4 all. In the last 30 seconds a penalty was awarded by umpire Will Gilmore to AYC but they could not score and the game ended a 4 all draw..

GARANGULA

I am still waiting for the Garangula stort but i can let you know that Ellerston defeated Garangula in the final.

GARANGULA TOURNAMENT

I am sorry that it has taken so long to get any Garangula news up but i was unable to get anyone to send the draw or results. Thanks to Steph for forwarding them to me and giving me the results from DJ. There are 5 twelve goal teams competing. Here they are. ELLERSTON: Richard Curran -2, James Harper 6, Sam Hopkinson 6 and Jeff Fisher 2. GARANGULA: James Shepherd 0, Ed Hitchman 4, Simon Keyte 7 and Guy Schwarzenbach 1. PITCHFORK: Tim Clarke 1,Greg Keyte 6, Jack Archibald 1 and Jared McHardy 4. The team that was previously HALKEAS James Burkett ?. Dirk Gould 4, Damien Johnston 6 and Michael King 2. GOULBURN: Stirling McGregor 3, Sinclair Bell 1, Simon Walker 4 and Gil McLachlan 4. The results so far after 3 days play are on Friday: Garangula defeated Pitchfork. Ellerston defeated Goulbourn. Sunday: Garangula defeated Halkeas. Pitchfork defeated Goulbourn. Monday: Ellerston defeated Garangula. Pitchfork defeated Halkeas. The draw from here on is Wednesday 19th Field 2 1.00 pm Garangula V Goulburn. 3.00 pm Ellerston V Halkeas. Friday 21 Field 1 1.00 pm Pitchfork V Ellerston. 3.00 pm Garangula V Halkeas Saturday 22 Field 1 Runner-Up Final for 3rd, 4th & 5th 1.00 pm F I N A L 3.00 pm. For those who are thinking of going to watch the polo please note that the final is on Saturday and not Sunday.

GET BEHIND MOBEMBER. DONATE

Hey Everyone, Damien Johnston has decided to grow a Mo for Movember! Can't say am that pleased but hey it is for a good cause. I have attached a recent photo and will get another one in a couple of weeks. If you could get on board and donate a little to the cause that would be great.
To donate to my Mo you can either:Click this link ]https://www.movember.com/au/donate/donate-details.php?action=sponsorlink&rego=2030136&country=au and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation', referencing my Registration Number 2030136 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran VIC 318. Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.The money raised by Movember is used to raise awareness of men's health issues and donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue - the national depression initiative. The PCFA and beyondblue will use the funds to fund research and increase support networks for those men who suffer from prostate cancer and depression. Did you know: Depression affects 1 in 6 men....most don't seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide. Last year in Australia 18,700 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than 2,900 died of prostate cancer - equivalent to the number of women who will die from breast cancer annually. Thanks Steph and DJ

MILLAMOLONG

The Millamolong Polo Club will hold their tournament this weekend the 15th and 16th of November. There will be 8 teams playing in the low goal carnival and a specialhe Twilight Game between Australasia & The Rest of the World will commence at 5pm Saturday evening. Following will be a BBQ and drinks – all are welcome. The team representing Australasia will be: J Archibald, K Johnson, S Keyte and D Johnston. The team representing The Rest of the World will be: G Lee (Peru), "Drew" (India), James Harper (England) and Sam Hopkinson (New Zealand).

AUSTRALIAN HANDICAP CHANGES

Please click on the blog title to go to the document with the latest APC handicaps. Some of the upward changes are Andrew Williams 4 to 5. Ric McCarthy 3 to 4. Ed Archibald, Adam Buchert, Neil Craig and Sam Hunt from 2 to 3. Jack Archibald and Marty Ingham 1 to 2. Zac Haggadorn 0 to 1 and Sadie Michelle -1 to 0. The downward moves were Earl Herbert and Hamish McGregor 4 to 3. Ed Mathies 2 to 1.

PICTURES FROM MELBOURNE CUP

Stella Artois Melbourne Cup Winners. Sandalford. Peter Prendiville, Glen Gilmore, Tex Webster and Ollie Cudmore. Thanks to Judi Weate for taking these photos and allowing us to use them.

Winner of the Garry White Best Playing Pony. Salabre owned by The Fitz-Henry's and played by Glen Gilmore.

The Garry White Champion String of Ponies played by Glen Gilmore.

Runners Up for the Stella Artois Melbourne Cup. Garangula. Simon Keyte. Ed Hitchman, Ed Mathies and Jack Archibald.

AMERICAN HANDICAPS

This report is from the Polo Times news letter.
Gonzalito goes under the spotlight in the US.

There were a number of handicap changes made during the annual handicap meeting in Aiken, South Carolina, recently, but none more controversial than that affecting Gonzalito Pieres. Rated at the ultimate 10 goals in both Argentina and the UK, Gonzalito remained at nine goals after the spring handicap meeting held after the Florida high-goal season this spring. However, Gonzalito's ensuing trip to Santa Barbara with the Audi team encouraged USPA officials, once again, to give closer scrutiny to his handicap, after his side swept all before them, winning three major 20-goal tournaments on the West Coast. In the initial handicap vote, according to one insider, the handicap committee voted 11 to 4 to move the talented Argentine to the 10-goal rating once held by his father and currently held by his brother, Facundo. However, the change would have killed off the winter Audi entry, in which Gonzalito plays alongside one-goaler Marc Ganzi and his brothers, Nicholas (6) and Facundo (10). Another vote was taken a few days later and his nine-goal rating was upheld. Hence, the Pieres brothers will be allowed to compete with Audi for the 2009 Florida winter season.
Another regular Audi team member also saw his handicap change: Joseph Stuart went up from three to four goals. Fred Mannix Jr went down from seven to six goals, Jason Crowder and Mariano Uranga both went from six goals to five.
Indicative of renewed interest in arena polo, Shane Rice had his arena handicap raised from six to eight goals and Jason Crowder's arena rating went from six to seven goals.

FINAL OF STELLA ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

The final sunday was a glorious sunny day, everything perfect for the Stella Artois Melbourne Cup Polo Final. Marquees large and small were brimming with happy people, looking forward to a great game, good food and wine and they were not disappointed. The subsidiary final for the Sofitel Cup was between Turtle Island v West Side Umpires Greg Keyte and Corrin Gibbs. Chukka 1. This was an open and running chukka with both teams scoring all their goals from the field. The nd score was 3-2 Turtle Island. Chukka 2. A penalty, on the Shadowfax side, was taken by the No2 Turtle Island but it went wide. They got another penalty just after that and it was saved in goal by Westside. They then went on the attack and scored of the mallet of Hoppy at the mansion end. 3 all. Turtle Island replied straight away to be 4-3. Hoppy then took the ball from the throw in and scored before the bell. 4 all. Chukka 3. Simon Walker scored for Turtle Island and Stirling took control and scored also. 6-4 TI. With 24 secs left in the chukka Sam Hopkinson hit a very high shot at goal but it missed. Still 6-4 TI. Chukka 4. Play very messy across goal with all players attacking and defending but Hoppy got stick to ball and scored. 6-5 TI. The teams were very fired up at this point and a penalty 2 went Turtle Island way but was wide. They attacked the goal 3 more times with no joy. They opened the play up with long fast galloping end to end and across goals polo but Sam Hopkinson always seems to be there to deny Turtle Island the goals. Still they attacked and had 2 more goals blocked but went went through. 7-5 TI. Chukka 5. Hoppy came out and scored a quick goal. 7-6 TI. Turtle Island replied just as quickly, then scored a penalty and Stirling also scored from the field to take Turtle Islands lead to 10-6 at chukkas end. Chukka 6. West side scored through James Harper from the field, Hoppy off a penalty and then Harper off a penalty. They had draw closer. 10-9TI. The ball was thrown in on Shadowfax side and it was all a bit frantic untill a 60yd penalty was awarded to Turtle Island. Gillon took the hit and after the 3rd one ho scored the goal. 11-9 TI. Back at the line up at centre field there appeared to be some discussion going on regarding the third hit in the sequence and whether it was a full swing or not. The final bell went and the Sofitel Cup had been won by Turtle Island 11-9 over Westside. The Final was on next between Sandalford v Garangula Chukka 1. The first chukka saw a very fast end to end chukka with the teams sorting each other out. Gilmore scored for Sandalford, Ed and Simon for Garangula and Glen again for sandalford to end the chukka at 2 all. Chukka 2. A penalty resulted in a goal for Garangula and then a field goal from the throw in. 4-2 G. Some fine stick work in a melee by Ed Hitchman saw the ball saved by Sandalford and run the lenght of the field to score the goal by their Ollie Cudmore. 4-3 G. Chukka 3. A huge hit from Tex Webster in first minute resulted in a goal for sandalford to tie the scores at 4 all. There were a lot of penalties awarded and pony changes laking place but the score did not change. 4 all at half time. At divot stomping time there was a "run for the goody bags" in the middle of the field with young healthy people charging madly from all sides. Chukka 4. Simon Keyte scored first for Garangula and immediately an equalizer from Glen Gilmore. Another goal to Simon Keyte and that ended the 4th 6-5 G. Chukka 5. Glen Gilmore was the scorer off a penalty then a hit by Simon Keyte from a penalty kept the 1 goal buffer between the teams. A long fast run the full length of the field by Jack Archibald for Garangula after the first bell gave them a 2 goal lead 8-6at the start of the 6th. Chukka 6. An early whistle in favour of Garangula but Ed Mathies took an 'air swing' then the Sandalford No4 ran the ball to goal and was successful. 8-7 G. Glen was riding Salabre in this chukka and scored twice on her to put Sandalford in front and win the match 9 goals to 8. Everyone agreed it was terrific polo to watch. Both Sandalford and Garangula played fast skillful polo with team work of the highest order. After six full chukkas it came down to the wire, and Jack Archibald was very unlucky right in the goal mouth when his shot just scooted across and narrowly missed scoring just before the bell to tie the game and go into extra time. The Sella Artois Melbourne Cup Trophy for 2008 was presented to the winning team Sandalford and The Gary White Award for the BPP and The Gary White Award for the Best String of Ponies was made by Peter White, the brother of Gary White, who passed away last September. He was a wonderful patron and player here in Victoria and he had won the cup in 1991. It was an emotional moment for everyone. "Salabre" who is owned by Robyn Fitz-Henry and played by Glen Gilmore was Best Playing Pony and Glen also won the Best String of Ponies . He gave the crowd an interesting insight into the history of his involvement with each one of his horses. To top it all off Glen received the MVP award. Not a bad day at the office!!!!! Peter Prendiville, in accepting the trophy, congratulated the VPC on the organisation of the tournament, the spirit in which it was played and thanked his 'whole team' which included everyone helping Sandalford to victory. We would all love to see them come back next season to defend the title .

STELLA ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

To days games were played at Eynesbury Polo Club Field 2. There we were in the midst of one of Victoria's most significant Grey Box forests and GREY it was!! A gale was blowing towards the road end and at one stage the goal post blew down and the bucket and balls were off to "'Tassie". By the second match the poor bedraggled goal umpires, timekeeper and scorer were blitzed. Absolutely horrible conditions. Nevertheless it was "press on to the fort" for all concerned. Sandalford v West Side Once again i only arrived in the 3 chukka and the score was Sandalford 3 Westside 4 so here we go. Chukka 4. At the 1.12 mark Glen Glimore set up his No 2 for a Sandalford goal to make it 4 all. Neil Craig rescued the ball out of a 'squabbling pack' and ran to goal, and hit it through to take Westside to the lead again 5-4. Glen Gilmore had his hands full keeping Sam Hopkinson off the ball and finally ran away but without sufficient team back up. as a result Westside scored again to end the chukka 6-4. Chukka 5. Sandalford only took 34 seconds to pull one goal back scored by Glen into the wind. 6-5 WS and then Glen defended a penalty from Hoppy. Sandalford were awarded a penalty and Glen hit another wonderful shot into the gale to score. 6 all. Another penalty to Sandalford from the corner was hit by Glen to Tex and then Ollie gathered it from the melee to score. 7-6 S. Westside scored again to end the 5th at 7 all. Chukka 6. It rook half a chukka of to and froing before Westside before Hoppy put all his mihht behind a penalty shot to hit it through. 8-7 WS. Then 30 seconds later a 30yd penalty to Sandalford and tied again 8 all.
Glen then met a Westside player head on and stole the ball. He and Neil battled all the way down the field before the pass to Tex was put through the posts to see Sandalford defeat Westside 9-8. Garangula v Turtle Island Umpires Glen Gilmore Tex Webster 3rd Man Sam Baillieu. Chukka 1. For the first 3 minutes the two teams were up and down the field several times. At the 3.26 mark a penalty went in favour of Garangula taken by Simon Keyte, He hit it up to his No4 and score. 1-0 G. There was an imediate score to Turtle Islands Stirling. 1 all Then again Turtle Island scored through Simon Walker. 2-1 TI. Chukka 2. Penalties were awarded to either team but they both missed. Then following a long, exceptionally fast run down the field and an exhibition of smooth team work, resulted in a goal. to Garangula. 2 all. Fom the lineout Hamish took the ball and scored. 3-2 TI. Simon Keyte was awarded a penalty from half way and after a massive hit and it was picked up by his No1. Goal. 3 all. Garangula were on a roll and and another was scored by their No4. Chukka end 4-3 G. Chukka 3. There were 3 grey ponies playing this chukka No1 and 3 for Garangula and No3 Turtle Island. Garangulka were awarded a penalty 30 seconds in which was scored but Simon Keyte, 5-3 G Then Gillion scored and not to be out done by his brother Hamish also scored to tie it up at 5 all. At this stage umpire Glen Gilmore chased the MacGregor family dachsund from the field, (nearly sausagemeat!). Garangula was awarded a penalty and in the play on the attack the whistle went in favour of Turtle Island. Both the teams used the entire field in the insuing play before Garangula scored. 6-5 G. Garangula wenton to the attack in the remaining 30 seconds and Simon eventually picked up a bouncing ball and scored. 7-5 G. Chukka 4. The birds can barely stay aloft, the weather has 'spat the dummy' big time! Turtle Island were given a penalty before the time got going but they hit it wide. Garangula hit a massive hit in with the wind and Turtle Islnd stopped it on the half way and carried it to the goal but wide again. This was the way it went for TI again then in the 5th minute Garangula took a penalty from halfway and Simon opted for a worm burner to keep it out of the wind and after 4 hits it went through. 8-5 G. Chukka 5. By this time it is absolutely pelting down with rain and you can't see a thing, my car was being buffetted by wind, Filthy weather. There was plenty of running up and down the field but neither team making any scoring progress. 3 and a half minutes in Garangula penalty but it was wide. Then to running up and down was on again before the whistle for Turtle Island. The hit was taken and a great melee saw all the Turtl Island time ry to put the ball through before Gillion scored. 8-6 G. Chukka 6. Ed Hitchman came out on a fast pony and caught the opposition off guard to score. 9-6G. The play was fast and running and a penalty to Turtle Island went wide. The rain was now easing and Garangula scored again. 10-6. Garangula then had another penalty but it went wide. The final score was 10-7 to Garangula. The rather forlorn figure of Sam Baillieu was seen treading divots as we all packed up and gotr out of there as quick as we could. Oh for a bex and a lie down, (or as we say in Victoria one or two "Lunas" wouldn't go astray!).

Thanks for that Judi. I have recieved an email fron VPA sec Ali Gardnier to tell me that the finals will be between Garangula and Sandalford and the subsidiary final will between Turtle Island and Westside.

STELLA ARTOIS TEAM STANDING

TEAM WIN LOSS BYE
PITCHFORK 1 3 NOT YET
GARANGULA 2 1 YES
WESTSIDE 2 1 YES
TURTLE ISLAND 1 2 YES
SANDALFORD 2 1 YES

STELLA ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

Wednesday 5th November. It was a glorious summer day at Werribee, with a light northerly so we were enjoying the sun and warmth. There was a picnic atmosphere, families sitting on the grass together, the clubhouse hosting the day most generously. Really it could not have been better, everything you imagine the perfect polo day to be. Turtle Island v Sandalford (umpires Simon Keyte, Sam Gairdner). Chukka 1. 4 min 50seconds into the 1st chukka a goal towas scored by Turtle Island and then a penalty hit was taken by Glen Gilmore from the 30 yd, Goal. 1 all. Chukka2. In the 2nd min Hamish Mclachlan, for Turtle Island, scored a goal from a long run down the clubhouse side of the field. 2-1 . A quick equalizer from Glen Gilmore evened it again at 2 all. Stirling took a spectacular tumble but he and pony were ok. 2 all at the end of chukka 2. Chukka 3 started on the boards by the clubhouse from were Hamish hit a goal in the first 30 secs. Again Turtle Island scored a goal from Stirling's mallet 30 secs later. 4-2 Turtle Island. A 30yd penalty in favour of Sandalford was taken by Glen Gilmore and scored and then another goal from Glen tied it up at 4 all. Turtle Island then scored from the field and then Sandalford replied. Turtle Island had a hit from a penalty at the throw in centre field. Stirling had a fantastic run towards goal but alas the head of his mallet broke. Sandalford no 2 Tex Webster scored a masterful goal on the bell to tie the scores at 5 all. Chukka 4 commenced with a penalty centrefield taken by Turtle Island but it was picked off by Glen and a very smooth three hit run gave him the goal 6-5 Sandalford. We had a lengthy delay with the ambo attending Glen Gilmore, however he played on. This spurred on Peter Prendiville for Sandalford as he made an excellent run to the road end and scored. 7-5. Terrific team work between Stirling and Hamish gave Turtle Island the next goal. This ended the chukka 706 Sandalford. Chukka 5. At the 13 sec mark Stirling managed his 2nd 'decking' of the match. Olly Cudmore No1 Sandalford scored to take his team 8-6 up. Hamish McLachlan made a sustained run after pinching the ball from Glen and hit a goal. 8-7. Sandalford scored again by their No4. 9-7. Gillon then took a slow motion dive over the head of his nice black pony and Olly came out in sympathy, both on their feet and ok. Goal to Glen Gilmore of Sandalford after a run from an enormous strike. 10-7 Sandalford. Chukka 6. Turtle Island scored a goal from a penalty then had stopped. 10-8. Sandalford took a penalty 40yd, and Glen Gilmore on a grey pony hit a fabulous goal into the unprotected goal. 11-8. Glen scored another goal (after a 'hit and hope' in the melee, bounced off a horse and bounced back and Gen hit it again successfully). 12-8. A penalty in goal was taken by Turtle Island and Stirling scored 12-9 to end the game. We had a long delay due to the 'yips' with Pitchfork's truck!! Instead of 2pm we started at 3.50pm. I think the delay allowed everyone to relax a little as this week with polo and racing and work as well for some has been pretty full on. Pitchfork v West Side umpires Time Keyte and Ed Hitchman. Chukka 1. in the first minute a 30rd penalty already!, was taken by Greg Keyte but missed. A very fast run by Angus Karroll resulted in a goal for West Side. 1-0 Westside. Greg Keyte then scored a goal off a pass from Sam Gairdner. 1 all. Chukka 2. Neil Craig then scored agoal and then Sam Hopkinson got into the act as well. 3-1 WS. Just as the bell rang Sam Gairdner replied with a goal for Pitchfork. 3-2 WS.
Chukka 3. 2 minutes in Westside scored again through James Harper and again by Sam Hopkinson. 5-2 WS. After a few very "hairy", rush of blood, minutes the umpires declared ZERO TOLERANCE, last warning! Another penalty taken by Greg Keyte but converted this time. 5-3 WS. This opened the gate for Pitchfork and they scored 2 more unanswered goals from Sam and Greg to tie the scores 5 all. Chukka 4. A horse race ensued between Greg and James and Jame won and slotted the goal. 6-5WS. A 30yd unprotected goal penalty taken for Pitchfork by Greg Keyte, goal. 6 all. Neil then scored another goal and James too with magnificent ball control. 8-6 WS. A penalty was converted to take Westside out to a 3 goal lead at the end of the 4th 9-6. Chukka 5. Hoppy put another one through and then Grg Keyte scores for Pitchfork to take the score to 10-7 WS. Pitchfork scored 2 more before Hoppy put one through to end the chukka 11-9 WS. 35 seconds into the 6th Sam Gairdner scored for Pitchfork and a missed penalty by Greg was saved and put back thtough to be 11 all. Greg then scored a field goal and then Neil Craig replied to keep the scores even at 12 all. A penalty was awared to Pitchfork after the first bell of the last chukka and it was converted by Sam Gardiner to give his team victory over Westside 13-12.

STELLE ARTOIS DAY 3

Played on Monday 3rd at Eynesbury Polo Club No 1 Ground. For those who may not know, the fields are situated at the new town of Eynesbury, being built on the Western fringe of Melbourne, just off the M8 Western highway. Also only about 20 kms from Werribee. I arrived during the 2nd chukka of the Sandalford v Garangula match so at the start of chukka 3 the score was Garangula 5 Sandalford 4. Umpires Sam Hopkinson and Corin Gibbs. Chukka 3. Imediatly the Garangula no 4 scored to level things at 5 all. There was a stoppage for injury time after the Garangula No 1 sustained an injury but he was able to play on. The next goal was to No3 for Garangula on a lovely grey pony and betweeen the chukka bells some spectacular ball manoeuvering the lenght of the field resulted in another goal to Garangula which finished the chukka at 7-5 to Garangula. Chukka 4. Sandalford went on the defence in front of their goals and made 2 great saves but Garangula were awarded a penalty and another goal was given to Garangula. The game then opened up and was flowing and on the move. Glen Gilmore was next to score for Sandalford. Penalties were awarded to both teams but the score was not changes and at the end of the 4th it was 8-6 to Garangula. Chukka 5. Just after the start Simon Keyte scored of a pass from a long run down the field by Ed Hitcman. After a huge 'NO WAY" appeal from SK to a foul the umpires went to the 3rd man and no foul was called. The umpires almost played the national anthem to tidy up the line up as the natives were getting very restless. A penalty in Sandalfords's favour was given right in front of goal and was scored. 9-8 Garangula. Chukka 6. SimonKeyte converted a penalty from 40yds to make it 10-8. Glen Gilmore had an uncharacteristic "air shot" but was well supported by his team mates over 3 more hits and a goal resulted. 10-9. Everyone was getting VERY busy now with 3 attacks up and down the field in record time with wides the end result. A great pass along the 'mound' side of the field to Simon Keyte who took it all the way to a crowed goal mouth was eventually pu through. 11-9 Garangula. The lineout was won by Garangula and a long, solitary, easy run for Simon Keyte resulted in another goal. This was absolutely stunning to watch. The final score Garangula 12 Sandalford 9. Match 2. Pitchfork v Turtle Island. Between matches the wind became absolutely freezing, the sky black as and very threatening, but rain stayed away. Huge gusts blowing top soil from barren paddocks on the far side of the Werribee river. Really quite difficult playing conditions. Chukka 1. Pitchfork no4 scored the first goal and then at the later part of the chukka Turtle Island were awarded 2 penalties which resulted in 1 scored and 1 wide. The score 1 all. Chukka 2. This was a very difficult chukka with both teams throwing their toys out of the cot and the umpires taking quite a long time to regather them. One of Turtle Island players hit the ball after the whistle was blown and the kids lost it. After that a Turtle Island penalty into the wind was missed and Pitchfork also missed 2 attacks at goal. Greg Keyte eventually scored for Pitchfork off a 'swing and a miss' from Turtle Island. End result 2-1 to Pitchfork. Things were flowing a bit better now. A foul was blown against Pitchfork (Gillon and Greg had HEAPS to say) after a bit of appealing and gesturing. The umpire once again laid the law down. 2-1 Pitchfork. Chukka 3. Turtle Island took the hit in to start the chukka and took the ball to goal only to have the ball twice stopped dangerously in the goal mouth. Then they had some fabulous back up out of some scrappy play and eventually it was goal to Turtle island. 2 all. Chukka 4 started with a penalty in favour of Turtle Island which went wide. A Pitchfork goal from Tim Clarke after two terrific hits from a throw in with such good team work. It was wonderful stuff. 3-2 Pitchfork. A 60yd penalty taken by Turtle Islands Stirling McGregor, on a lovley, fast, black pony, was put through to level score 3 all. This was immediately followed by another penalty again taken by Stirling, back again into the wind, a home run,and Turtle Island take the lead 4-3. They went further into the lead from a long accurate shot by their no 2 allowed their No1 Hamish McLachlan on a grey pony to score right in the goal mouth. 5-3 Turtle Island. Chukka 5. 2 Goals earliy in the chukka bought the score to 5 all. Then Turtle Island scores a field goal and Pitchfork another penalty. 6 all. In the last 30 secs Stirling scored to take Turtle Island up 7-6. Chukka 6. The No3 for Turtle Island, on a nice grey pony, scored a goal in first minute. Unfortunately the pony sustained an injury to it's face and was retired from the game. Pitchfork scored again. Turtle Isand replied with a goal again from Stirling. 9-7 Turtle Island. An immediate Pitchfork reply 9-8. Play was fast and furious at this stage and at the 5min 35seconds Pitchfork's Greg Keyte took a 30yd penalty to score the goal. 9 all. Within seconds an on spot penalty taken by Greg Keyte for Pitchfork, the hit was then pinched by Turtle Island No3 and they scored the final goal. 10-9 Turtle Island.

STELLE ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

An overcast, but warm day, were the conditions for the 1st Sunday games of the Stella Artois Melbourne Cup Polo held on the Chirnside Ground. A good crowd in attendance. The first game was Garangula v West Side: Chukka 1. Five seconds into the game Simon Keyte was almost on the money for Garangula but unluckily the ball hit the post. The play was up and down the field at a rate of knots, Sam Hopkinson hit a massive shot for West Side but it went wide. Penalty followed penalty as the teams played great 'cat and mouse' tactics finishing with a penalty favouring Garangula. . Chukka 2. Simons Keyte's penalty shot for Garangula was wide, however followed by a successful goal, still in the first minute! West Side scored, put through by Neil Craig, from wonderful team work which included plenty of 'roaring and bellowing'. Garangula had a shot at goal by Ed Hitchman from a penalty but no joy. The teams used the whole field making it a pleasure to watch for the spectators. Chukka 3. Jack Archibald scored for Garangula immediately matched by one from the stick of Sam Hopkinson for West Side from a penalty. Following a melee or two a massive hit by Simon Keyte to half way and a fair bit of 'appealing' on a whistle, went to the 3rd man, throw in! The score at half time break was Garangula 3 West Side 4. Chukka 4. An instant goal to Garangula leveled the score. James Harper replied with a goal for West Side. The ambos were called onto the field to attend Hoppy for a wrist/hand injury. He played on and the chukka was a tad 'stop/start' not quite the flowing play as before. Each team went wide of the next two penalties but Sam Hopkinson scored for West Side. Chukka 5. There was a well timed charge by Simon Keyte but he hit the ball just wide. Everything got a bit 'tangled' resulting in a penalty in favour of West Side and a goal to Hoppy. A very fast run by West Side no 2 James Harper towards the golf course end resulted in a fantastic goal. Absolutely amazing stick work again by James Harper and another goal was added to their score. Westside ended the 5th ahead by 5 goals. 9 to 4. Chukka 6. Garangula were the first out of the blocks and scored (Gar5 W/S9) and then another from No 3, Simon Keyte (Gar6 W/S9). Garangula were coming home like a steam train! Simon Keyte did a repeat huge hit from a centre field penalty enabling Ed Mathies to score (Gar7 W/S9), and then Ed again scored from a run in by Simon Keyte but the bell went and the final score was Garangula 8 West Side 9. Game 2 Sandalford v Pitchfork: Chukka 1. Glen Gilmore scored first for the red team from a penalty at the golf course end. Corin Gibbs replied and then Greg Keyte scored from a penalty at the centre of field toward the Mansion end. The score at the end of the chukka was Pitchfork 2 Sandalford 1. Chukka 2. Sandalford were the first off the mark, followed by excellent team work from Pitchfork with an answering goal. Then followed by a penalty in favour of Pitchfork which Greg scored. Glen Gilmore then scored twice in quick succession. Another spectacular goal was scored by Glen under severe pressure from Sam Gairdner just on the bell. Score Pitchfork 4 Sandalford 5. Chukka 3 started with Greg Keyte's "signature loft "from a penalty which was perfectly apprehended by Glen Gilmore at full stretch then a fabulous goal by Sam Gairdner from a throw in. Not long after this was a 'whistle concerto' and a penalty taken again by Greg, another magnificent high ball straight through the middle. This was followed by another successful penalty shot to Pitchfork. On the chukka bell Glen took the ball and only needed 30 seconds and was relentless with a score for Sandalford. Score Pitchfork 7 Sandalford 6. Chukka 4. An immediate goal was scored by Sandalford which evened up the score to 7 each. Glen scored again from a 60 yd penalty to put Sandalford in front. Olly Cudmore put them even further in front after he scored too. A massive hit from the centre to a few metres from goal,it looked all the time a winner for Sandalford, but it was pinched at the death by Sam Gairdner for Pitchfork. Sandalford put through another goal at the close of the 4th chukka. Chukka 5. Pitchfork missed their chance in a melee across goal at the start of the chukka then Glen Gilmore took the penalty but was unsuccessful. An impressive run from the marquee side round to the Mansion goal resulted in a score by Olly Cudmore for red. Tex scored for them next and they were running away with the game. Fired up Pitchfork fought back and Sam Gairdner led the charge with a fabulous run, Greg Keyte scored the goal for green on the bell. Chukka 6. Glen scored for Sandalford in the first 15 seconds. He was then supported by Tex Webster and ran the ball 200 yards but unlucky for them the speed beat them and the ball ran over the backline at the Mansion end. Pitchfork took a centre field penalty and Sam Gairdner and Greg Keyte took it to goal successfully. Corin Gibbs took the next penaly for Pitchfork almost in the goal mouth , scored and then they scored again. A great if unsuccessful comeback. The final score was Pitchfork 11 Sandalford 13.

2008 STELA ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

Thank you to our very passioate polo supporter Judi Weate for these game results from the Melbourne Cup Tournament. If it was not for her sending these, you, the readers would not have any news from Victoria.

Match 1 Pitchfork v Garangula: Garangula dominated this confrontation from the first throw in however Pitchfork rallied in the last 2 or 3 chukkas to finish 13 to 8 in favour of Garangula. Conditions were difficult with a terrible wind, a ripper southerly, blowing. To those of us who have been to Werribee you will know what the wind is like. Match 2: Turtle Island v West Side: In the first 30sec of the 1st chukka a huge 100 yd hit from James Harper for West Side score a goal straight from the lineout. There was a reply by Turtle Islands Simon Walker to even it up. Sam Hopkinson scored before Angus Karoll took a fall to end the 1st 2-1 Westside. The 2nd chukka saw 3 goals scored. 1 to Turtle Island from a penalty and 2 to Westside. 4-2 Westside. The 3rd chukka belonged to Turtle Island with Stirling McGregor scoring in the first minute.then a penalty missed before Haminsh tied the scores at 4 all. Another penalty conversion to Turtle Island before Hoppy scored for Westside. Another quick reply by Gillon and the 3rd ended 6-5 to Westside. Chukka 4 had another goal to Turtle Island to make it 6 all but then Hoppy score 3 goals to end the chukka 9-6 Westside. Turtle Island saved a goal and got 3 penalties before Stirling put 1 through. It was goal for goal after that to end the 5th 11-9 Westside. In the final chukka both teams scored 2 goals and the final score was 13-11 to Westside.nTurtle Island rallied, but maybe match readiness favoured West Side, having played so recently at Ellerston. Stirling MacGregor for Turtle Island made several long sustained runs, showing how fit his ponies are so early in the season.

STELA ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

TEAMS FOR THE 2008 STELA ARTOIS MELBOURNE CUP

Turtle Island: Hamish McLachlan 3, Stirling McGregor 3, Simon Walker 4 and Gillon McLachlan 4. Westside: Andus Karoll 0, James Harper 6, Sam Hopkinson 6 and Neil Craig 2. Pitchfork: Tim Clarke 1, Sam Gardiner 4, Greg Keyte 6 and Corin Gibbs 3. Garangula: Ed Mathies 2, Jack Archibald 1, Simon Keyte 7 and Ed Hitchman 4. Sandalford Wines: Oli Cudmore 2, Tex Webster 4, Glen Gilmore 7 and Peter Prendiville 1.

DRAW
Friday 31st October

12.00 Pitchfork v Garangula

2.00 Turtle Island v Westside

Sunday 2nd November

12.00 Westside v Garangula

2.00 Sandalford v Pitchfork

Monday 3rd November

1.00 Garangula v Sandalford

3.00 Turtle Island v Pitchfork

Wednesday 5th November

12.00 Turtle Island v Sandalford

2.00 Westside v Pitchfork

Friday 7th November

12.00 Westside v Sandalford

2.00 Turtle Island v Garangula

Sunday 9th November

Finals.

ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY FINALS

Todays games were played on the Home Field. The prelimanary games saw Willowcroft defeat Ellerston Black 10-6 and Garangula defeat Halkeas Group 11-9. The final was between Ellerston White v Sandalford. Sandalford got away to a dream start and at half time had a very good lead but Ellerston reduced that in the 4th then in the 5th chukka White took the lead. The game was played at a cracking pace with some wonderful goals scored. The final score was 13-12 to White. The best players for the White team were Jared McHardy, Sam Hopkinson and Matty Grimes who were everywhere in attack and defense and Max Hutchinson who had his best game of the tournament scoring 2 very good goals in the final. Glen Gilmore and Jock Mackay stood out for the Sandalford team. The scorers for the White were Max Hutchinson 2, Sam Hopkinson 5 and Jared McHardy 6, For Sandalford Olly Cudmore 2, Jock Mackay 4 and Glen Gilmore 6. The
MVP was awarded to Jared McHardy and the Champion Pony was "Centimetre" played by Jared McHardy.

ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY

Report from Jume Gilmore. The games today were played on the school field on a beautiful warm spring day. Three teams went into today’s games on 3 points and everyone eagerly awaited the results to determine the finalists. They were Willowcroft in the first, Sandalford in the second and Ellerston White in the third. Willowcroft v Ellerston Black:( Black receiving 1 start on handicap) The scores were tied at half time and we thought we were in for a great game of polo but Ellerston Black came out with a great team effort in the 4th Chukka, scoring 5 goals to nil, with James Harper scoring a magnificent 5b. This seemed to take the wind out of the Willowcroft sails and the end score was 11-8 to Black. In covering the best players we would have to mention all the black team with special note to Neil Craig, when he is on his favourite little mare NONAGE, always scoreing 2 or 3 goals. For Willowcroft Damien Johnston played well. Scorers for Black were Neil Craig 3, James Harper 6 and Jeff Fisher 1. For Willowcroft D.J. 6 and Ed Gould 2. Sandalford v Halkeas Group: When Sandalford lead 3-1 at the end of the first they may have been confident, but by the end of the 6th the score was 9-9. In the extra chukka both teams went from end to ends of the field but a penalty converted by Glen Gilmore saw Sandalford win 10-9. Olly Cudmore was tireless in defence. The best players of the game were Glen Gilmore, Olly Cudmore and all the Halkeas team. Scorers for Sandalford were Olly Cudmore 1, Jock MacKay 1, Glen Gilmore 7 and Peter Prendaville 1. For Halkeas Mike King 4, Ali Muzzio 3, Sandra Carder 1 and Dirk Gould 1. Ellerston White V Garangula: Ellerston White were already into the tournament final due to Tournament Rules, however Garanagula were playing for pride. In a fast, open game, the score was 5-5 at the end of the 4th Chukka but White skipped away to finished 10-7. Best players of the game were Sam Hopkinson and Simon Keyte. Scorers for White were Matt Grimes 1, Sam Hopkinson 6 and J McHardy 3. For Garangula Ed Hitchman 2 and Simon Keyte 5.

Team Standings after todays play:

Ellerston White 4 win 1 loss
Ellerston Black 2 win 3 loss
Garangula 1 win 4 loss
Halkeas 2 win 3 loss
Sandalford 4 win 1 loss
Willowcroft 3 win 2 loss
I have not been told officially but from the team standings i think that the final will be between Ellerston White and Sandalford.

ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY

Today’s polo was played on the North field and it was absolutely blood freezing!!! Ellerston White v Willowcroft: Willowcroft got off to a good start and were cruising at the end of the 3rd chukka 7-3 but Ellerston turned things around in the 4th to level at 7-7. The games momentum had changed and Ellerston came out the victors 11-9. Best players of the game were S.Hopkinson, J.McHardy, J.LeHardy and D.Johnston. Scorers for Willowcroft were LeHardy 3, D.J. 4 and Ed Goold 2. For Ellerston Max Hutchinson 2, S.Hopkinson 4 and J.McHArdy 5. Garangula v Sandalford: This game never reached any great heights with Sandalford winning 10-5. The best players for the game were Olly Cudmore, Glen Gilmore and Jock Mackay. Scorers for Garangula Jack Archibald 1, Ed Hitchman 1 and S.Keyte 3. For Sandalford Olly Cudmore 4, Jock Mackay 1 and Glen Gilmore 5. Ellerston Black v Halkeas Group: Ellerston Black received 1 start and put this to their advantage scoring 2 quick goals to be 3-1 at the end of the first. They kept this going untill the 5th when Ali Muzzio scored 5 goals (2 penalties and 3 field goals) and Dirk 1 to make the score 12-11 in Halkeas’ favour. With the score tied up at the end of the 6th we went into extra time and after half a chukka Neil Craig scored the winning goal. All the black team contributed to this win and Ali Muzzio nearly won this game with an outstanding effort of 9 goals. Scorers for Ellerston Neil Craig 3, Tom Beim 2, James Harper 7 and Jeff Fisher 1. For Halkeas D.Gould 2, Ally Muzzio 9 and Mike King 2

Team Standings after todays play:
Ellerston White 3 win 1 loss
Ellerston Balck 1 win 3 loss
Garangula 1 win 3 loss
Halkeas 1 win 3 loss
Sandalford 3 win 1 loss
Willowcroft 3 win 1 loss

TEAM WIN AND LOSS AT ELLERSTON

Ellerston White 2 win 1 loss
Ellerston Balck 0 win 3 loss
Garangula 1 win 2 loss
Halkeas 1 win 2 loss
Sandalford 2 win 1 loss
Willowcroft 3 win 0 loss

ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY

Tuesday 21st October. Todays games were played on North Field on a cool overcast day.
Ellerston White v Ellerston Black. This was a good open game with some nice goals scored but a lot quieter than past White v Black games!!! James Harper received a whack in the mouth and required 3 stitches.White were the winners 14-12.The best players for White were Sam Hopkinson, J.McHardy and Matt Grimes. For Black, J.Harper and Neil Craig, who played his position at 1 very well, had an outstanding 4th chukka on a little mare called NONAGE. Scorers for White: Max Hutchinson 1, Matty Grimes 3, Sam Hopkinson 5 and J.McHardy 5. For Black: Neil Craig 3, Tom Beim 2, James Harper 6 and Jeff Fisher 1. Garangula vHalkeas: This game never reached any great heights and Garangula did as they have in their other games, got away to a good start then fall away. Halkeas took the lead in the 5 th.chukka and ran out winners 10-8 even though they missed a lot of penalty shots. Best players for the game were Ally Muzzio and Dirk Gould. Scorers for Garangula: Ed Matthies 1, Ed Hitchman 3 and Simon Keyte 4. For Halkeas: Sandra Carder 1, Dirk Gould 3, Ally Muzzio 5 and Mike King 1. Willowcroft v Sandalford This game was to see which team would have 3 wins on the board after the game. At half time this game looked like it might be a close encounter but Willowcroft were much stronger in the second half and won convincingly 11-6 with Ed Gould, very strong at back, breaking down any attacking plays Sandalford started. The best players for the game were Ed Gould and D.J. Scorers for Willowcroft: Jamie Le Hardy 3, Damien Johnston 6 and Ed Goold 2. For Sandalford: Olly Cudmore 2 and Glen Gilmore 4.

ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY

Sunday 19 th.October
Sandalford v Ellerston White: 10-9 to Sandalford. The best players today were Jock Mackay and Glen Gilmore. Sandalford back and patron Peter Prendville was very instrumental in the win with some wonderful clearing backhands. Scorers: Ellerston White, Matt Grimes 2, Sam Hopkinson 5 and J.McHardy 2. Sandalford, Olly Cudmore 1, Jock Mackay 5 and Glen Gilmore 4
Willowcroft v Halkeas Group: 11-5 to Willowcroft. This was a good team effort by Willowcroft whilst Dirk Gould tried hard for Halkeas Group. Scorers: Willowcroft, Jamie LeHardy 5, D.J. 4, and Ed Goold 2. Halkeas Group, Sandra Carder 1, Dirk Gould 2, Ally Muzzio 1 and Mike King 1.
Garangula v Ellerston Black. Garangula 11-7. Garangula combined well with Ed Hitchman doing the damage for the winners. For Black James Harper was the stand out player. Scorers, Garangula, Ed Matthies 1, Jack Archibald 2, Ed Hitchman 5 and Simon Keyte 3. Ellerston Black, Tom Beim 1and James Harper 5. They recieved 1 on handicap. Thanks to June Gilmore.

ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY

Thank you to June Gilmore for the reports that she is sending to us for the web site. Unfortunately there are no photos this year. The pics that i attach will be from tournaments throughout 08.Day 1 Saturday 18/10/08. A beautiful day with the games being played on the School field in front of a small crowd. Game 1 Sandalford v Ellerston Black. Ellerston got away to a good start having receiving a goal on handicap and Neil Craig scoring a good field goal. At the end of the 3rd chukka the score was 4 all. Then after a very close match the game ended up in Sandalford’s favour 9-8 The best players on the day were Neil Craig, Jeff Fisher, Glen Gilmore. The goals were scored by: Ellerston Black: Neil Craig 3, James Harper 2 and Jeff Fisher 2. For Sandalford: Jock Mackay 2 and Glen Gilmore 7. Game 2 Garangula v Willowcroft: This was another close game with Garangula getting off to a flyer, lead 4 nil at the end of the first, Willowcroft responded to be 5-4 at the end of the second. The scores stayed close through out the rest of the game but Willowcroft came out ahead 11-10. The best players on the day were D.J,. and Ed Hitchman. The goals scorers were, Garangula: Ed Matthies 1, Ed Hitchman 3 and S.Keyte 6. Willowcroft: Jamie LeHardy 2, D.J. 7 and Ed Goold 2. Game 3 Ellerston White v Halkeas Group. The third close game of the day had only a goal separating both teams at any time. The end score was 9-8 to Ellerston White. There was a very notable goal scored by Matt Grimes in the sixth chukka with the ball bouncing very high and Matty still able to control and slot the goal. The best players on the day were M.Grimes and Ally Muzzio. The goals were scored by, Ellerston White: M.Grimes 5, Sam Hopkinson 1, J.McHardy 3 (known to most of us as Riggs). Halkeas Group: Dirk Gould 1, Ally Muzzio 5 and Mike King 1.

ELLERSTON SPRING TOURAMENT TEAMS AND DRAW

Here are the teams and draw for the Ellerston Tournament.

ELLERSTON BLACK: N Craig 2, T Biem 3, J Harper 6, J Fisher 2. 13

ELLERSTON WHITE: M Hutchinson 0, M Grimes 4, S Hopkinson 6, J McHardy 4. 14

GARANGULA: E Mathies 2, J Archibald 1, E Hitchman4, S Keyte 7. 14

HALKEAS GROUP: S Carder 0, D Gould 4, A Muzzio 8, M King 2. 14

SANDALFORD: O Cudmore 2, J MacKay 4, G Gilmore 7, P Prendiville 1. 14

WILLOWCROFT: S Michelle -1, J Le Hardy 5, D Johnston 6, E Goold 4. 14

The Draw.
SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER
GAME 1 12.00 Sandalford V Ellerston Black
GAME 2 2.00pm Willowcroft V Garangula
GAME 3 4.00pm Ellerston White V Halkeas Group

SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER
GAME 4 12.00 Sandalford V Ellerston White
GAME 5 2.00pm Halkeas Group V Willowcroft
GAME 6 4.00pm Ellerston Black V Garangula

MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER - REST DAY –

TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
GAME 7 12.00 Ellerston Black V Ellerston White
GAME 8 2.00pm Garangula V Halkeas Group
GAME 9 4.00pm Willowcroft V Sandalford

WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER - REST DAY -

THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER
GAME 10 12.00 Ellerston White V Willowcroft
GAME 11 2.00pm Garangula V Sandalford
GAME 12 4.00pm Halkeas Group V Ellerston Black

FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER - REST DAY –

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER
GAME 13 12.00 Willowcroft V Ellerston Black
GAME 14 2.00pm Sandalford V Halkeas Group
GAME 15 4.00pm Garangula V Ellerston White

SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER - FINALS -
GAME 16 11.00am T.B.A.
GAME 17 1.00pm T.B.A.
GAME 18 3.00pm FINAL ELLERSTON SPRING TROPHY

FINAL 4 AND 14 GOAL

The final of the Elysian 4 goal was won by LSA Recruitment. The game was low scoring with 1st chukka score going all the way till the last. Taman Kuda were up 2 1/2 - 1 but LSA fired up in the 4th to take the final 4 2 1/2. The champion pony was awarded to Taman Kuda patron Kim Goodall's "Jamaica" who he bought off Jeff Banard early this year. The MVP was James Shepherd. The 14 goal final was played for the Australian Open Trophy between Willowcroft and Halkeas. The two women patrons marked each other hard all he game and it was a good game to watch. Willowcroft jumped out to a 3 goal lead a nd it was not till half way through the 3rd chukka that Halkeas got their 1st goal. DJ was making his come back after tearing his riding muscle early in the tournament and he was in dlistering form with great support from Ed and Jamie. Halkeas did not play badly it was just one of those games were Willowcroft could do nothing wrong. The final score was 9-5 to Willowcroft. The MVP was Jamie Le Hardey and the Champion Pony was "Blonde" played several times by Ed Goold and the Team of Ponies also went to Ed with "Blondie", "Locket" and "Smooch". Mike King made a heartfelt speech after the presentation thanking all those who had stuck by, and with, him over the termoil of the past year and hoped that polo would not be over at Elysian Fields but he did not know what the future held for him. I am sure our readers , along with us, wish Kingy and Kelly all the best for the out come ahaed. Thanks for the boost you have given Qld and Australian polo and we WILL see you again Mike.

ELYSIAN 4 AND 14 GOAL FINALS

After the 4 goal play at Elysian the important polo took place. Glen Gilmore is a great supporter of Kids Polo and 4 children, with a couple of big kids, had a couple of chukkas across the field. It was great. Here are some pics of the Johnston Twins, Chad and Louis, Lachie Gilmore and Grace Barnard.

The finals in the 4 goal will be layed out between ASL Windows and Taman Kuda. There were 3 teams that could have made it to the finals to challenge ASL Windows before yesterdays games. If Taman Kuda befeated Ballandown then they were through but the were defeated by 1/2 a goal so that ment the winners out of City Motor Auction and Alsace would go through. BUT they had a draw and that ment that a count back was won by Taman Kuda so they got to the final. In the 14 goal Halkeas were through to final but there were 3 other teams that could make it. Sandalford, who played Halkeas first, Willowcroft and SEQP who were playing each other next. Halkeas played their other string of horses and were beaten convincingly by Sandalford which ment SEQP could not make the final but Willowcroft had to win to knock Sandalford out. They did win so the final today is between Halkeas and Willowcroft.

ELYSIAN 14 GOAL

Wednesday the 8th results. Halkeas and SEQP had a draw 14 all. Willowcroft, with the replacement for DJ after tearing his riding muscle, Sam Hopkins, defeated Custodian by a couple and Sandalford defeated Garangula. The teams are very even and Fridays games will decide the finalsist. The first 2 games, Halkeas v Sandalford and Willowcroft v SEQP. Any of these 4 teams can make the finals. Stay tuned for these results.

THE COST OF POLO

Please click on the blog title to read a very interesting article on the Polo Barn web site written by Steve Crowder in the US. Yes it is in US dollars and there are expenses that we do not incur in Australia but it is a good breakdown of what it costs to play polo and a lot of the article is relevent to the professional player. Please check out the Polo Barn web site to get the latest news and results from the USA. www.polobarn.com

INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB 2009 SCHEDULE

The following dates are for the Florida high goal season at the International Polo Club for 2009
Joe Barry Memorial Cup 20-Goal Jan. 08 - Jan. 18
Ylvisaker Cup 20-Goal Jan. 15 - Feb. 01
NAPL Tournament (Open to all teams) 20-Goal Jan. 29 - Feb. 22
C.V. Whitney Cup 26-Goal Feb. 19 - Mar. 08
USPA Piaget Gold Cup 26-Goal Mar. 05 - Mar. 29
Stanford U.S. Open Polo Championship 26-Goal Mar. 25 - Apr. 26

GAME SCHEDULES AND DATES FOR ARGENTINA

Game Schedule for the Argentine Triple Crown Tournaments including: The Qualifying Tournament, Las Tortugas Open, Hurlingham Open and the Argentine Open. Las Tortugas Open Sept. 23rd- Oct. 11th ‘08
Qualification Tournament For Hurlingham and Argentine Open Begins Sept. 22nd 115th Hurlingham Open Oct. 14th - Nov. 1st ‘08 115th Argentine Open Nov. 11th - Dec. 6th ‘08
Qualifying Tournament Zone A: Alegría, El Paraíso and La Baronesa Zone B: Santa María de Lobos, Trenque Lauquen and Coronel Suárez.
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd ‘08 Zone A - Alegría vs. La Baronesa (1) - 11.00 - Field 1 Palermo

Zone B - Santa María de Lobos vs. Coronel Suarez (2) - 13.00 - Field 2 Palermo
Friday, Sept. 26th ‘08 Zone A - El Paraíso vs. Loser game 1

Zone B - Trenque Lauquen vs. Loser game 2
Oct. 1st, 08: Field 2 – 13.00 – Zone A Alegría Park Hyatt:(Ruki) Jack Baillieu 8, Francisco Bensadón 8, Frederick Mannix (h) 7 an Luke Tomlinson 8. Total: 31.
El Paraíso: Julio Novillo Astrada (n) 8, Ignacio Toccalino 7, Guillermo Willington 7 and Alejandro Novillo Astrada 7. Total: 29.
Field 1 – 15.00 – Zone B Trenque Lauquen Fila: Juan Agustín García Grossi 7, Hilario Ulloa 7, Pablo Jauretche 8 y Jaime García Huidobro 8. Total: 30.
Coronel Suárez Cuatro Tacos: Stuart Erskine 7, Gastón Laulhé 7, Sebastián Harriott 7 and Juan Harriott 7. Total: 28.
Tortugas Open Zone A: Ellerstina, Pilará e Indios Chapaleufú II. Zone B: La Dolfina, La Aguada and Black Watch.
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd ’08Zone A - Ellerstina vs. Pilará (1) - 16.00 - Field 6
Wednesday, Sept. 24th, ‘08Zone B - La Dolfina vs. Black Watch (2) - 16.00 - Field 6
Saturday Sept. 27th ’08 - Zone A - Indios Chapaleufú II vs. Loser game 1Sunday

Sept. 28th ’08 - Zone B - La Aguada vs. Loser game 2

Saturday Oct. 4th ‘08 - Zone A - Indios Chapaleufú II vs. Winner game 1Sunday

Oct. 5th ‘08 - Zone B - La Aguada vs. Winner game 2
Saturday, Oct. 11th ’08: Final Qualifier of Zone A vs. Qualifier of Zone B
115th Hurlingham Open Zone A: Ellerstina, La Aguada, Indios Chapaleufú II and the Qualifier of the lower handicap. Zone B: La Dolfina, Pilará, Black Watch and the Qualifier of the higher handicap.
Tuesday, Oct. 14th ‘08 - Zone A Ellerstina vs. Qualifier of the lower handicap(1) La Aguada vs. Indios Chapaleufú II (2)
Wednesday, Oct. 15th ‘08 - Zone B - La Dolfina vs. Qualifier of the Higher Handicap (3) Pilará vs. Black Watch (4)
Saturday, Oct. 18th, ’08 - Zone A Winner 1 vs. Loser 2 Winner 2 vs. Loser 1
Sunday Oct. 19th ‘08 - Zone B Winner 3 vs. Loser 4 Winner 4 vs. Loser 3
Saturday, Oct. 25th ‘08 - Zone A - Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 Winner 1 vs. Winner 2
Sunday Oct. 26th, ‘08 - Zone B Loser 3 vs. Loser 4Winner 3 vs. Winner 4
Saturday Nov. 1st 08 - Final Qualifier Zone A vs. Qualifier of Zone B
115th Argentine Open Zone A: La Dolfina, Pilará, Indios Chapaleufú II and Qualifier of the lower handicap. Zone B: Ellerstina, La Aguada, Black Watch and Qualifier of the higher handicap
Saturday 11–15-08 Zone A - La Dolfina vs. Qualifier of Lower handicap (1) Pilará vs. Indios Chapaleufú II (2)
Sunday 11-16–08 - Zone B Ellerstina vs. Clas. de mayor hcp. (3) La Aguada vs. Black Watch (4)
Saturday Nov.22 ‘08 - Zone A Winner 2 vs. Loser 1 Winner 1 vs. Loser 2
Sunday Nov. 23rd ‘08 - Zone B Winner 4 vs. Loser 3 Winner 3 vs. Loser 4
Saturday Nov. 29th ‘08 - Zone A Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 Winner 1 vs. Winner 2
Sunday Nov. 30th ‘08 – Zone B Loser 3 vs. Loser 4 Winner 3 vs. Winner 4
Saturday Dec. 6th ‘08 - Final - Qualifier Zone A vs. Qualifier Zone B

NEWS FLASH

Congratulations to Jeff and Trudi Barnard on the birth of their daughter on Monday morning the 6th of October. She weighed 5pounds 5 ounces. We wish them well.

PINK PICNIC POLO DAY

The Pink Picnic Polo Day was held on Sunday. The first game was the final of the womens tournament between FH Polo in green and A&L Windows in pink. FH Polo got away to a fast and furious start with Philipa Fitz-Henry scoring early in the 1st. Green attached the goal several more times but good defense from Sandra Ballard and Sue Lock saved the pink team. At the end of the 1st it was 1-1/2 to green. The 2nd started the same way as the 1st with Philipa scoring 2 running goals. The pink girls rallied and attacked towardes the end of the chukka but it ran wide. 3-1/2 to green. The 3rd chukka was fast and furious, the speed that these girls played at was great and even the men were suprised how fast it was going, with both teams attacking the goals but no more goals were scored. Pink took a penalty but missed and the ball was cleared by Philipa and taken all the way to the goal but she could not get it through. Another penalty was awarded to pink and the ball stopped beside the post but would not roll across the line. The pink girls fired up then and Sandra, again on the "young" one Ziggy, Stole the ball from a dangerous attack by green and turned the tables to score. 3-1 1/2. Another penlty was given to pink and converted. The chukka ended 3-2 1/2. The 4th started with Philipa attacking again on Salabre then counter attack from pink as they hit 2 more behinds. A knock in across the goal by Yvonne Freskie was picked up by Philipa and taken all the way to score. Some of the watching men were in awe and several of the male players comented on what a great goal it was. 4-2 1/2. The pink girls were not don yet though and an other good goal was scored by Amanda Pierson for pink. 4 3 1/2. With the clock winding down the ball was thrown in and taken from the lineout by Sue and --------------SCORE. The bell went and A&L Windows had run out the winners by 4-4 1/2. Well done to all the girls playing in the tournament as i think they have set a great standard for ladies polo and everyone that watched the the final were thrilled with the standard of play. The MVP was awarded the Philipa Fitz-Henry. The next game was the Patrons game and this was won by Talmore. K. Goodall -2, M. Huebner 0, R. Ross 0 and N. Ford 0. One of the highlights of this game was Wayne Fussel riding out to start the 4th chukka on a grey 10hh pony. The 2 14 goal games played saw Halkeas, once again come back in the 6th afater being 3 goals down against Willowcroft, to win by 1 goal. Muzzio and Arizona dominataed the chikka and ran several rings around the oppisition. In the 6th also DJ was replaced by Craig Wilson after tearing his riding muscle. He is going to be replaced for the rest of the tournament by Sam Hopkins. The second 14 goal game was won by Sandalford over Custodian by 2 goals. Thank you the Mike King for the use of Elysian Fields to help the polo community to raise funds for NBCF.

ELYSIAN 4GOAL, 14 GOAL AND WOMENS TOURNAMENTS

It was all go on the Elysian Fields Wadham fields today with 6 games played today. At 9am a 14 goal match between Garangula and SEQP saw Garangula win by 1 goal. Three 4 goal games followed that. The first was won by LSA over Ballandown by half a goal. The second was a draw between Alsace and City Motors Auction. The third was a win to Taman Kuda over Mortimores. Next came the 2 ladies games. the first was between FH Polo and City Motor Auction with the later winning by half a goal and the second had The Pink Ladies run over the top of the Pol Roger team by 4 goals. The finals of the Ladies Tournament will be played between FH Polo and The Pink Ladies tomorrow at the Pink Picnic Polo Day at 10am. At 11am there will be a Patrons match with Labour City: A. Northcott -2, J. Freschi 1, A. Russo 0 and W. Fussel 0 playing against Talmore: K. Goodall -2, M. Huebner 0, R. Ross 0 and N. Ford 0. At 12.30 the first of the 2 14 goal games are on with Halkeas taking on Willowcroft and then Custodian playing Sandalford.

Elysian Ladies Tournament

Game 1: City Motor Auction. 1 Allessia Russo, 2 Bec Northmore, 3 Piet Barnard and 4 Rebecca Arnott. Pol Roger. 1 Jo Reid, 2 Cathy Wallis, 3 Nino Smith and Annie MacDonald and Judy Brian played as 1 player in position 4. Tex Webster was given the job of trying to tell these women when they were wrong and lucky for him they were not wrong too often. The crowd was minimal with only the die hard supporters and family present to watch a game of polo that was played much better that the handicaps would lead you to think. In the 1st chukka all the players on the field had a hit of the ball as it was taken up and down the field. A penalty was awarded to both teams but the shooters were unable to score and the chukka ended as it began with a half start to City Motor Auctions. In the early stages of the 2nd a penalty was taken by Nino and she scored the first of the game. ½ to 1. The 3rd chukka saw open play with Piet running the length of the field only to have the ball stolen by Nino in the goal mouth and taken back to her goal but it went wide. Piet was on the attack all the way through the chukka having 2 more attempts on goal but the score never changed. City Motors took a penalty which was cleared and in a team effort by Pol Roger the ball was taken to the goals were City Motors scrimmaged and cleared the ball to safety. The 4th was the same with the ball being bruised up and down the field until Cathy Wallis put it through to take her team, Pol Roger, to the victory. ½ to 2. Well done to all the players.

Game 2: FH Polo. 1 Robin Fitzhenry, 2 Cindy Padman, 3 Phillipa Fitzhenry and 4 Yvonne Freskie. A & L Windows. 1 Chloe Hunt, 2 Amanda Pierson, 3 Sandra Ballard and 4 Sue Lock. Lance Shepherd, after seeing what an easy job Tex had, took the whistle in this game. The A&L Windows had gone all out and had pink shirts and matching saddle cloths. I am not sure if the FH Polo teams spent the first chukka looking at how good their opposition looked but at the end of the first the pink girls had run the greens all over the field with Chloe and Sandra both scoring goals. The 1st ended 0 to 2. The green girls composed themselves in the 2nd and after fast play up and down the field Phillipa scored from the field. Moments later a penalty was awarded to FH Polo and Robin was on her game scoring to take the score to 2 all. Sandra Ballard came out on a very impressive “young” one in the 3rd and attacked relentlessly. She took a penalty but it missed and on the knock in she stole the ball but was unable to find the posts. Stlii 2 all. The 4th started with another penalty to pink but again the ball would not cooperate. Robyn also took another penalty but it was met in the goal mouth and cleared. The play went to and froe until Yvonne Freskie was able to score to give FH Polo the win. 3 to 2. Again well done to all the players.

ELYSIAN 14 GOAL DAY 2

Today Willowcroft defeated Sandalford by 1 goal. The second game saw Custodian defeat SEQP in the last chukka 8-6 and the third game was a thriller with Elysian making a great come back on the shoulders of that man Muzzio riding Arazona to defeat Garangula 11-10. In the 5th chukka Elysian were behind 10-6 before they made a mad dash for the line and were able to score the winning goal with 5 seconds when Simon Keyte rode off to change his horse and a knock in had to be taken before he returned. muzzio was able to intercept it and that was that.

ELYSIAN 4 AND 14 GOAL

The first 2 days play of the Elysian Spring 4 gaol have seen L.S.A. prove the team to beat. On Saturday LSA defeated City Motors by 1. Taman Kuda defeated Alsace by 4 and Ballandown defeated Mortimers by 1. On Sunday LSA defeated Taman Kuda by 1. Alsace defeated Ballandown by 5 and City Auction defeated Mortimers. Please see previous blog for team members. The first dats play in the 14 goal saw Halkeas beat Custodian by 2 goals. The 2nd game was a draw between Willowcroft and Garangula and SEQP defeated Sandalford in the dying seconds of the last chukka.
The first weekend was very hot with a few people taking a dip in the lake. The Saturday temp was around 29 and Sunday was 30ish with more of the same on the way. There will be a lot of grooms and spectators walking around with red arms and legs after the polo. Don't forget to slip, slop and slap.

ELYSIAN SPRING 4 GOAL

The teams and draw for the Elyssian Fields Spring 4 goal tournament. Mortimores L. Cameron 1, R. Ross 0, M. Lillyman 4, C. Wallis -1. Taman Cuda. K. Goodall -2, A. Grills 1, M. Field 4, M. Huebner 0. Alsace. N. Ford 0, S. Hunt 2, T. Webster 4, W. Prendiville -2. City Motor Auction. A. Russo 0, W. White 0, G. Kirkpatrick 4, Z. Haggadorn 0. Ballandown. J. Smith -2, J. Daniels 1, R. Ballard 4, J. Freskie 1. L.S.A. Recuitment. A. Northcott -2, J. Shepherd 0, I. Gould 2(T), L. Shepherd 3.

Draw.Saturday 27th September
Game 1, 10.00am L.S.A v City Motor Duties from Game 3
Game 2, 11.00am Alsace v Tamankuda Duties from Game 1
Game 3, 12.00pm Ballandown v Mortimores Duties from Game 2
Sunday 28th September
Game 4, 9.00am L.S.A. v Tamankuda Duties from Game 6
Game 5, 10.00am Ballandown v Alsace Duties from Game 4
Game 6, 11.00am Mortimores v City Auction Duties from Game 5
Saturday 4th October
Game 7, 9.00am L.S.A. v Ballandown Duties from Game 9
Game 8, 11.30am Alsace v City Auction Duties from Game 7
Game 9, 12.30pm Mortimores v Tamankuda Duties from Game 8
Saturday 11th October
Game 10, 10.00am 1st overall v 6th overall Duties from Game 12
Game 11, 11.00am 2nd overall v 5th overall Duties from Game 10
Game 12, 12.00pm 3rd overall v 4th overall Duties from Game 11
Sunday 12th October
Game 13, 9.00am 5th overall v 6th overall Duties from game 15
Game 14, 10.00am 3rd overall v 4th overall Duties from Game 13
Game 15, 2.00pm 1st overall v 2nd overall Duties from Game 14

ELYSIAN SPRING 14 GOAL

Below are the teams and draw for the Elysian Spring 14 goal tournament for the Australian Open Championships.

Halkeas Group. S. Carder 0, M. King 2, D. Gould 4, A. Muzzio 8. Willowcroft. S. Michelle -1, J. LeHardy 5, D. Johnston 6, E. Goold 4. Custodian G. Wright 0, J. Harper 6, C. Wilson 6 J. Fitzgerald 1. S.E.Q.P. S. Hunt 2, R. Ballard 4, S. Barnard 4, M. Field 4. Sandalford O. Cudmore 2, J. Mackay 4, G. Gilmore 4, P. Prendiville 1. Garangula. J. Archibald 1, E. Hitchman 4, S. Keyte 7, E. Matthies 2.

DRAW SPRING 14 GOAL
Sunday 28th September
Game 1, 12.00pm Halkeas v Custodian Duties from Game 3
Game 2, 1.30pm Willowcroft v Garangula Duties from Game 1
Game 3, 3.00pm Sandalford v S.E.Q.P. Duties from Game 2
Wednesday 1st October
Game 4, 10.00am Halkeas v Garangula Duties from Game 6
Game 5, 11.30am Custodian v S.E.Q.P. Duties from Game 4
Thursday 2nd October
Game 6, 10.00am Sandalford v Willowcroft Duties from Game 5
Saturday 4th October
Game 7, 10.00am Garangula v S.E.Q.P. Duties from Game 9
Sunday 5th October
Game 8, 12.30am Halkeas v Willowcroft Duties from Game 7
Game 9, 2.30pm Custodian v Sandalford Duties from Game 8
Wednesday 8th October
Game 10, 10.00am Halkeas v S.E.Q.P. Duties from Game 12
Game 11, 11.30am Willowcroft v Custodian Duties from Game 10
Game 12, 1.00pm Garangula v Sandalford Duties from Game 11
Friday 10th October
Game 13, 10.00am Halkeas v Sandalford Duties from Game 15
Game 14, 11.30am Willowcroft v S.E.Q.P. Duties from Game 13
Game 15, 12.00pm Custodian v Garangula Duties from Game 14
Sunday 12th October
Game 16, 11.00am 5th overall v 6th overall Duties from game 18
Game 17, 12.30am 3rd overall v 4th overall Duties from Game16
Game 18, 3.00pm 1st overall v 2nd overall Duties from Game17

KOORALBYN 10 GOAL

The Kooralbyn 10 goal final was won by Custodian over Taman Cuda. Custodian made their customary slow start and were down 3-0 as opposed to the day before were they were 4-0 before they scored. Taman Cuda kept the the pressure on but Custodian took a 8-4 lead before the opposition kicked into overdrive to take the score to 9 all in the sixth and then Custodian scored to win the game. The remaining teams in the tournament split up and added players that are taking part in the 14 goal to start to prepare for the next tournament. Teams and draw for the 14 goal will follow.

KILLARNEY TOURNAMENT

Please click blog title to get the results from the Killarney Tournament.

GUNNEDAH TOURNAMENT

Please click on the blog title to get the results from the Gunnedah Tournament.

THANKS READERS

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KOORALBYN 10 GOAL

The semi finals of the Kooralbyn 10 goal were played yesterday at Ed Goolds Bromelton House field. The first semi saw Taman Cuda defeated Willowcroft by 1 goal. I didnt see this game so i cant report on it. The 2nd semi was between Writgh Properties and Custodian. It was a threatening sign when, at the end of the first chukka, Wrights were up by 4 to 0. Custodian pulled it together to get back to even and a ding dong battle ensued with one team scoring and then the other. At the 6 minute mark in the 6th chukka it was all even and in the dying seconds Custodian scored to win 11-10. The final will be played today at the Salisbury field out Kooralbyn way at 12.30. There was one change to the teams posted in previous blogs with Jack Smith replacing the -2 in the Custodian team.

MERCEDES BENZ

The sun was shinning on the many spectators and guests that attended the finals of the Merceded Benz 4 and 10 goals at Alsace.

The 4 goal final was taken out, after a come back, by Mercedes Silver. Vince has got the one he was looking for by winning this trophy. Mercedes White were in the lead untill the last chukka when the Rawlings boy and James set the field on fire.

The 10 goal final between CL Class and SL was an action packed affair with the CL team scoring the first few goals and then they were over run by SL to be down 3-6 at one stage and then Guy Kirkpatrick came out on the Champion Pony "Maple" and let loose. Dirk and Kingy had been toiling hard all game and all of a sudden the 4 of them clicked and off they went. SL were shaken and couldn't get back on top of the momentum and at the bell CL won 11-7. The Team op Ponis was won by Dirk Gould with "Monster", "India" and "Scratch".

MERCEDES BENZ

The finals of the 2008 Mercedes Benz tournament have been decided. The 4 goal section sees Vince Ferraro's Primo Mercedes Silver, going for the trifector of wins after winning the last 2 tournaments, playing Mark Tocchinis Mercedes White after they defeated Angelo Russos team to progess.The 10 goal final was a bit harder to get to with 6 teams competing and play reduced to 2 days for some reason which ment that the teams had to play for margins to make the finals. The 1st and 2nd games each team won by 7 goals so that wiped out the 3rd game. the final is between SL Green and CL Class Maroon.

THE MERCEDES BENZ POLO CUP

This weekend, 13th and 14th September, is the Mercedes Benz Tournament at Neil and Trish Fords Alsace. Saturdays play will be at Ron Wanless Logan Downs and following is the teams and Draw. The 4 Goal teams are MERCEDES BLUE Angelo Russo 0, Beau Sherrett -2,Sam Hunt 2 and Rob Ballard 4. MERCEDES GREEN Sandra Carder 0, Zac Hagdeoorn 0, Guy Higginson 1 and Lance Shephard 3. MERCEDES WHITE Mark Tocchini -1, Gary Hoey 1, Steve Barnard 4 and Jeff Barnard 0. MERCEDES SILVER Vince Ferraro -1, James Shephard 0, Richard Rawlings 4 and Jim Rawlings 1. The 10 Goal teams are S CLASS – ROYAL BLUE Sadie Michell -1, Will Gilmore 3, Mark Lillyman 4 and Rob Ballard 4. MAYBACH – RED Beau Skerret -2, Charlie Field 4, Craig Wilson 6 and John Fitzgerald 1. E-CLASS – Light Blue Will White 0, Damian Johnston 6, Steve Barnard 4 and Dean Caulfield 0. AMG – Black Neill Ford 0, Shane Martin 3, Tex Webster 4 and Wayne Glennie 3. SL – GREEN Adam Grills 1, Ed Goold 4, Glen Gilmore 7 and Kim Goodall -2. CL CLASS – MAROON Glen Wright 0, Guy Kirpatrick 4, Dirk Gould 4 and Nial Donnelly 2. The draw is Saturday 13 / 9 / 08 to be played at Logan Downs

Game 1 9.30am E – Class Vs CL – Class
Game 2 11.00am Mercedes Blue Vs Mercedes White
Game 3 12.00pm AMG Vs SL – Class
Game 4 1.30pm Mercedes Green Vs Mercedes Silver
Game 5 2.00pm S – Class Vs Maybach