THE GOLDMAN SACHS JB WERE INTERNATIONAL POLO TEST

Australia managed to defeat New Zealand today 8-7 in the International Test held at Windsor Polo Club. A crowd of about 3,500 were on hand to support their teams. Australia was given 1 goal start and held on to that all the way. New Zealand had their chances to win but could not convert 3 penalty chances in the last minutes of the game. The Champion Pony was given to Damien Johnstons "Jenny"









Rallying the team at the start of the 6th











Jenny

TEST MATCH

TEAMS ANNOUNCED: AUSTRALIA VS NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL POLO TEST, 30 MARCH 2008
A 28 goal New Zealand side will play a 26 goal Australian team for the Australasian Gold Cup - a trophy first presented in 1925. This is the highest grade polo that has been seen at the Test Match for some years.We are pleased to announce the Teams:Australia: Damien Johnston 6, Glen Gilmore 7, Ruki Baillieu 7, Rob Archibald 6. Total 26 goals. The same Australian team will play England in the Coronation Cup in July this year.New Zealand: Simon Keyte 7, Tommy Wilson 7, John Paul Clarkin 8, Sam Hopkinson 6. Total 28 goals. The Curtain Raiser game, prior to the Test Match, displays local talent featuring 8 NSW players selected from tough competition at a recent NSWPA Development Squad Training course.Development Squad Teams:Kelvin Johnston 4, Brodie Donovan 3, Ed Archibald 2, Adam Buchert 2 = 11 goals.Hamish McGregor 4, Rick McCarthy 3, Sam Gunn 3, Brendan Fahey 1 = 11 goals.Reserves: Adam Tolhurst and David Marshall.

SHOW POLO TEAMS AND RESULTS

4 teams from NSW, Victoria, South Australia & Queensland will compete in the 3 aside competition at the NAB Arena of the Royal Easter Show. The polo is fast paced and very exciting to watch.
STATE OF ORIGIN TEAMS:
NSW: Joe Curran 3, Robbie Ballard 4, Kelvin Johnston 4 = 11 goals
QLD: Glen Gilmore 7, Sam Gunn 3, Ed Archibald 2 = 12 goals
VIC: Gillon McLachlan 4, Hamish McLachlan 3, Stirling McGregor 3 = 10 goals
SA: Jock Maclachlan 2, Callum Maclachlan 2, James Beim 7 = 11 goals
POLO SCHEDULE
20 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'State of Origin' - 1, 5.30pm, NAB Arena RESULT: NSW beat SA, 12-9 goals
21 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'State of Origin' - 2 , 5.00pm, NAB Arena RESULT: QLD bt VIC, 8-6 goals
22 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'INTERNATIONAL MATCH', 6.50pm, NAB Arena RESULT: Australia beat Argentina, 7-6 goals
Australian Team: Glen Gilmore, Ed Archibald, Kelvin Johnston
24 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'State of Origin' - 3, 4.55pm, NAB Arena RESULT: QLD bt NSW, 13-7 goals
25 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'City v Country'- 4, 3.50pm, NAB Arena RESULT: Country won convincingly over City
TEAMS: Country - Stirling McGregor 3, Kelvin Johnson 4 (C) and Callum McLachlan 2 = 9 goals City - Robbie Ballard 4 (C), Gillon McLachlan 4, Adam Buchert 2 = 10 goalsUmpire – Andrew Williams
26 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'State of Origin' - 5, 5.45pm, NAB Arena

28 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'State of Origin' - 6, 4.40pm, NAB Arena

29 March Royal Easter Show Polo 'State of Origin' - FINAL, 7.00pm, NAB Arena

GROOMS WANTED

Large NSW polo complex is looking for grooms to start immediately. For more information please contact the manager on 0268574223.

JD MACLEOD CUP FINALS

Wastecorp have done it again. They defeated the Ellerston team 11-10. They recieved 2 goals start on handicap as they were a 16 goal side and with that they stayed in front of Ellerston most of the game. The MVP was that man Muzzio again and he was the rider of the Champion Pony "Claudia" who is owned by Ron Wanless.
The subsidiary final was won by Yindarra 11-10 also over Garangula. That is it from inside the black fence so i will fill you in on the happening in Sydney from next week.








Dirk and Nachi
















Jock and Nachi














Ali, Gonzalo and Claudia.

JD MACLEOD CUP 21st March

Ellerston
defeated
Garangula
10-9






Wastecorp
defeated
Yindarra
12-7

JD MACLEOD CUP SEMIS

The semi finals are as follows

Ellerston plays Garangula

Wastecorp plays Yindarra

JD MACLEOD CUP 19th March

Yindarra
defeated
Hyde Hill
11-10.

Wastecorp
defeated
Bromelton
9-7

These photos
are of Ali
Muzzio on
Larger.









Ron Wanless
on Dilla
















Muzzio lucky
not to make
an unsafe
ejection from
Larger

JD MacLeod Cup 17th March

Wastecorp
defeated
Broncos
12-8


Garangula
defeated
Bromelton
12-4



Ellerston White
defeated
Yindarra
11-8 after
Yindarra were
leading at
half time 7-2

JD MacLeod Cup 16th March

Hyde Hill deafted Garangula 11-10 in extra time.

JD MacLeod Cup 15th March

Ellerston White defeated Wastecorp 12-11 Wastecorp were leading by 5 goals at half time but Ellerston came back in the latter part of the game to take out the victory.

Broncos defeated Bromelton 9-6. George Milford Havens wife, Clare, played in his place today.

JD MacLeod Cup 14th March

Results of games in last post. Pics attached. Yindarra has lost their first games since the Ellerston Tournament started. Yindarra was sold in the calcutta for top price after their convincing win in the Kerry Packer Challenge Cup. Broncos were leading their game at half time but were unable to hold on.

JD MACLEOD DAY 3

Hyde Hill defeated Broncos 12-8
Garangula defeated Yindarra 14-13

JD MacLeod Cup Day 2

Wastecorp

defeated

Garangula

14-13

Yindarra

defeated

Broncos

12-10

Ellerston White

defeated

Hyde Hill

9-7

J.DMACLEOD 18 GOAL DAY 1

ELLERSTON defeated BROMELTON 11-8

J.D MACLEOD 18 GOAL TEAMS AND DRAW

J.D. MACLEOD CUP TEAMS
GROUP A
YINDARRA 18 A Canale 5, R Archibald 6, J Baillieu © 7, S Young 0
HYDE HILL 18 B Roux -1, D Johnston © 6, G Gilmore 7, S Hopkinson 6
BROMELTON 17 W Gilmore 3, S Barnard 4, B Sorzana 6, E Goold © 4
WASTECORP 16 J Mackay 4, D Gould 4, A Muzzio © 8, R Wanless 0
GROUP B
BRONCOS 17 G Milford-Haven 1, T Wilson 7, J Donoso © 7, M Routledge 2
GARANGULA 18 S Hunt 2, J.P. Clarkin 8, S Keyte © 7, G Schwarzenbach 1
ELLERSTON WHITE 18 J Ambroggio 5, I Du Plessis 5, J Beim © 7, J Packer 1
DRAW – J. D. MACLEOD CUP
TUESDAY 11TH MARCH
GAME 1 11.30am Bromelton V Ellerston White
WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH
GAME 2 11.00am Wastecorp V Garangula
GAME 3 1.00pm Yindarra V Broncos
GAME 4 3.00pm Hyde Hill V Ellerston White
THURSDAY 13TH MARCH - REST DAY -
FRIDAY 14TH MARCH
GAME 5 1.00pm Hyde Hill V Broncos
GAME 6 3.00pm Yindarra V Garangula
SATURDAY 15TH MARCH
GAME 7 1.00pm Wastecorp V Ellerston White
GAME 8 3.00pm Bromelton V Broncos
SUNDAY 16TH MARCH
GAME 9 1.00pm Hyde Hill V Garangula
MONDAY 17TH MARCH
GAME 10 11.00am Wastecorp V Broncos
GAME 11 1.00pm Bromelton V Garangula
GAME 12 3.00pm Yindarra V Ellerston White
TUESDAY 18TH MARCH - REST DAY -
WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH
GAME 13 1.00pm 1st Group A V 4th Group A
GAME 14 3.00pm 2nd Group A V 3rd Group A
THURSDAY 20TH MARCH - REST DAY -
FRIDAY 21ST MARCH - SEMI FINALS –
GAME 15 1.00pm 1st Group B V 2nd Group B
GAME 16 3.00pm Winner Game 13 V Winner Game 14
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH
GAME 17 1.00pm TBA
GAME 18 3.00pm TBA
SUNDAY 23RD MARCH - FINALS -
GAME 19 1.00pm J. D. MACLEOD CUP SUBSIDIARY FINAL
GAME 20 3.00pm J. D. MACLEOD CUP FINAL 2008

MILLAMOLONG HOSTS WALLABIES

The picturesque grounds of Millamolong Station were transformed from the renowned polo field to host the second outing of the Silver Foxes Rugby team on March 8, 2008.
The Silver Foxes, which boasts over 350 Wallaby test caps, dusted off their boots for charity in the 2008 Harper Bernays Rugby Challenge taking on the Millamolong Barbarians XV, comprising current and past rugby players from around the NSW Central West. Included in the Barbarian line up was Jemalong Polo Club player Chris Francis from the Forbes Platypi Rugby Club.
Captained by ex-wallaby Richard Harry, the Silver Foxes included players such as Tim Horan, Jason Little, David Wilson, Tim Gavin, Andrew Blades, Marco Caputo, Tim Wallace, John Langford, Warwick Waugh and James Grant.
In front of a crowd estimated between 2000-3000 people , the Silver Foxes poured on the tries to secure a 45-34 victory. The charity match was the highlight of an event which raised upwards of $50,000 for the Hearts in Union Rugby Foundation a charity which supports rugby players who have suffered spinal injuries.
Millamolong Station owner, James Ashton, was particularly excited to be part of this fund raiser. “We jumped at the chance to help out with the Hearts in Union. It’s a great cause, and fantastic opportunity for country fans to cheer on the Wallaby players in a family orientated environment.”
An exhibition polo match was also held which saw the Millamolong Home Team (Wal Ashton, Deb, Andrew Ashton) victorious over the local Canowindra side (Joe and Richard Curran, Eugene Morais) 7-5.
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The Kerry Packer Challenge Cup Final

Yindarra defeated Garangula in the final of the 2008 Kerry packer Challenge Cup by 10-6

Yindarra hit the Ellerston home field running. After the 3rd minute of the 1st chukka they were ahead by 3 goals to 0. This lead was never reeled in by Garangula though they held their own for the rest of the game. Ruki Ballieu and Rob Archibald played very well and combined to score may of their goals. The MVP Ed Hinchman, the scorer of the 1st goal of the game, was outstanding in defence and attack and had several blinding runs the length of the field only to leave the glory shot for one of his team members. JP and Simon attacked at every opportunity and Jack Archibald was not intimidated to be out there against Australias highest rated player, Ruki, and his bother, Rob, and he mixed it with the big boys and came out the other side holding his head high. He and Rob had several clashes which i am sure rattled theirs, and their parents teeth who were watching on hoping both the boys could be winners on the day.

The Champion Pony was Rukis grey mare

Paspaley who he played in the 2nd and 6th chukkas. I was good to be back at Ellerston after a lay over of 2 years due to drought and EI.

Kerry Packer Challenge Cup Semi Finals

Yindarra
defeated
Wastecorp
17-7















Garangula
defeated
Ellerston
12-9

Kerry Packer Challenge Cup 5th March

Wednesday Results

Ellerston defeated Broncos 9-7

Yindarra defeated Hyde Hill 13-9

Garangula defeated Riverbend 11-8

Wastecorp defeated Sandalford 8-7

Because Yindarra defeated Hyde Hill that has knocked them out of the semi finals and put Wastecorp through.

Sandalford nearly had there first win and it was not for the want of cheering on the behalf of the Sandalford supporters who got very entusiastic at the thought of their first winn but low and behold it was not to be.

EI INTENDED LEVY

ALL HORSE OWNERS NEED TO TAKE URGENT ACTION!!
On Thursday the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Tony Burke introduced a bill into Parliament to force recognized Breed and Performance Associations to collect a fee ($100?) on all new registrations, to help pay for the costs of fighting the EI outbreak. By pushing this thru the parliament at this time he is pre-empting any findings by the Callinan Inquiry and also his own newly announced 'Independent Review of AQUIS', and will be forcing a very small percentage of Australian horse owners to bear the huge costs of fighting the outbreak.
EI has been categorized as category 4. This means industry pays 80%, government 20%. The horse industry is arguing that the disease should be category 3 or 50:50 share. Category 4 diseases have only limited socioeconomic impact and are production diseases that only affect the horse industry. We (the horse industry) say the disease has a dramatic socioeconomic impact and affects many more people and businesses than the horse industry. The proposed levy is only on owners of registered horses but the benefit of control extends to owners of all horses and to people outside the horse industry, including government who are major beneficiaries of wagering income.
It is iniquitous that we should be required to pay for the control of the recent outbreak, particularly if the Callinan Enquiry finds that AQIS was negligent and responsible! AQIS have regulations which protect them even if they are proven negligent. Therefore it will be a moral and political issue.
PLEASE DO NOT SIT ON YOUR HANDS!! CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MP's AND THE MINISTER AND SHADOW MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, AND PASS THIS EMAIL ON TO EVERYONE YOU CAN THINK OF WHO MIGHT HELP US TO PREVENT THIS BILL AND OTHER SIMILAR REGULATIONS BEING PASSED!
EMAILS TO, (polite please)......
THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, MR TONY BURKE...
Tony.Burke.MP@aph.gov.au
WITH COPIES TO THE SHADOW MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, MR NIGEL SCULLION
senator.scullion@aph.gov.au
Kind regards, Janine Leichsenring Editor Australian Performance Horse Magazine & Yearbook

Kerry Packer Challenge Cup

News From In The Black Fence

Matias Benoit will not play in tomorrows games so Augustine Someone will replace him again but it seems as tho he will be right after that.

George Hill has broken his wrist after an unsafe ejection in practise today and Jeff Fisher has a suspected broken shoulder blade after he and George Milford Haven, (the Broncos patron) lost control of their car in the corrugations on the road.

There a few vital games being played tomorrow as teams are vying for spots in the semis. If Ellerston and Garangula win tomorrow Wastecorp need Yindarra to defeat Hyde Hill for them to go through. If that doesn't happen the 4 semi teams will be Ellerston, Hyde Hill, Yindarra and Garangula.

Kerry packer Challenge Cup 5th Marh

The draw for Wed 5th March

11am Ellerston v Broncos

12.30 Hyde Hill v Yindarra

2pm Garangula v Riverbend

3.30 Sandalford v Wastecorp

Kerry Packer Challenge Cup 3rd March

Garangula defeated Broncos 14-12
Garangula were cruising very comfortably at 12-6 but then the Broncos scored 6 unanswered goals to level at 12 all in the 6th but to no avail as Grangula scored 2 more goals to win.

IRELAND OPPRTUNITY FOR PLAYERS

Looking for a number of players for May, June, July, August 2008. Patron in Ireland runs private polo farm and mounts two teams at 4-8 goal level. He has professionals employed full time but wishes to make up the numbers for two teams with amateur players. Flights, ponies, fields, accommodation, transport, all polo costs and generous living expenses are provided for sociable players over 1 goal handicap.This is an opportunity to play medium goal polo on a daily basis in a highly social atmosphere, travel around Ireland and improve your game among like minded people. Players groom and exercise their own ponies unless they wish to bring or employ a local groom. For more information , please contact Mark on +353872060510 or mark@killabraherpolo.com

C'MON AUSSIE

This year's TEST MATCH on Sunday 30th March at Windsor Polo Club, will see two high goal Trans-Tasman teams do battle. A 28 goal New Zealand side will play a 26 goal Australian team.We are pleased to announce the Teams:Australia: Damien Johnston 6, Glen Gilmore 7, Ruki Baillieu 7, Rob Archibald 6. Total 26 goals. The same Australian team will play England in the Coronation Cup in July this year.New Zealand: Simon Keyte 7, Tommy Wilson 7, John Paul Clarkin 8, Sam Hopkinson 6. Total 28 goals. Tickets & Hospitality OptionsDo not miss out! For all hospitality options please see www.wpc.org.au/. NSWPA Members tickets are valid for entry only and Fieldside parking must be booked separately.

The Kerry Packer Challenge Cup Sunday 2nd March

Hyde Hill defeated Riverbend 10-6.

Ellerston defeated Wastecorp in extra time 10-9. In the 2nd chukka Matais Benoit, of Wastecorp, pop his shoulder and was replaced by Augustin Someone. We are not sure of his last name. Wastecorp are waiting for the result of more tests to see if Martais will be able to play again.

Yindarra defeated Sandalford 12-4.

Kerry Packer Challenge Cup

There has been a change to the days polo. Hyde Hill will play Riverbend today at 11 am and the other two games are as writen in the last blog.