QUEENSLAND GOLD CUP RESULTS

Today was the final of the Qld Gold Cup at Elysian Fields. The 10 goal was carried on from last weekend but the Bronze and Silver Cups were only played for over the last 2 days. The Bronze Cup final was played between A & L Windows, A. Pierson -2, A. Gilmore 1, W. Gilmore 3 and W. White 0 and LSA Recruitment A. Northcott -2, Z. Hagerdoon 0, T. Webster 4 and J. Barnard 0 The winners were LSA Recruitment. The Silver Cup final was between Alsace J. Smith -2, W. Glennie 3, T. Webster 4 and N. Ford 0 and they were defeated by Primo Properties V. Ferraro -1, J. Shepherd 0, R. Rawlings 4 and J. Rawlings 1. The Gold Cup final was taken out by Custodian M. Ingham 1, S. Hunt 2, C.Wilson 6 and G Higginson 1 after they defeated Wright Properties M King 2, Dirk Gould 4, G Kirkpatrick 4 and G Wright 0 by 15 to 8. Wright Properties won the AB Parker and AF McWilliam's Perpetual Trophy. The WJ Tomkins Memorial Cup for the Champion Pony was won by "Bali" played by Craig Wilson and he also won the Mr Adolf Feez Trophy for the Team of Ponies with "Bell", "Danger", "Hover", "Poppet" and "Mia". The Allora Club Perpetual Trophy for the most promising player under 21 was awarded to James Shepherd. The JJ MacGinley Memorial Trophy for the Best Presented Team of Ponies was given to Sandra Carder. Sorry that i dont have any photos but i was a bit busy. Please visit Joe McInally's web site to view his photos. http://www.macpics.com/

PINK PICNIC POLO DAY

PINK PICNIC POLO
2008.

For the three years before last year (when EI ruined a lot of things) we always held the Pink Picnic Polo Day in early October. The days contributed more than a million dollars to charity.

For those of you who have been to a Pink Picnic Polo Day the day needs no introduction. The day was a wonderful contributor to the "Pink Ribbon" charity program of the National Breast Cancer Foundation" .

Despite the negative media publicity Michael has received for the last 6 months he is determined to hold the day this year because he believes the need for the NBCF to be supported outweighs whatever negative attack the media will make on him personally for holding the day.

So this year it will be on SUNDAY the 5th of October and we want everyone to come and empty their pockets for charity.

AND WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW FAR AND WIDE THAT ITS ON AND ITS ALL ABOUT THE PINK RIBBON PROGRAM FOR THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

AND WE NEED YOU TO BE THERE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

There will be two high goal games, the final of the Elysian ladies tournament and our usual Patrons challenge plus heaps of other fun and activities.

Sorry no ball this year and no 26 goal game but that is the price we all have to pay to get this day off the ground again for the benefit of the NBCF.

If you think there is any way you can help then we would also love your support. Donations of raffle prizes or anything else that we can use to either improve the day or make a buck out of for charity would be welcomed with open arms.
Further updates confirming the days events will follow.
Kind Regards
Brad Jones.
0413 613 993
brad@ppsolutions.net.au

QUEENSLAND GOLD CUP

4 teams took part in the first weekend of the 10 goal for the Gold Cup at Elysian Fields. With the serious eye injury sustained by Ron Wanless he unfortunately has had to pull his Wastecorp team out of the season. Thankfully Jim MacGinleys patron, Kim Goodall, has stepped up to help keep the 4th team in the the 10 goal. His team is named Taman Cuda which is Malay for Horse Park. He is playing with DJ, Steve Barnard and Will Hanbury. Custodian has had another change after Trent Walkden had a car accident through the week and suffered a broken arm. Marty Ingham has taken his place and is playing with Sam Hunt, John Fitzgerald and Craig Wilson. Willowcroft has Rob Barnard, Saddie Michelle, Will Gilmore and Ed Goold. Wright Property has Glen Wright, Guy Kirkpatrick, Dirk Gould and Mike King. Saturdays games saw Wright Property defeat Taman Cuda 16-6. Custodian defeated Willowcroft 11-8. Sunday sawillowcroft defeat Wright Property 9-8 and Custodian defeated Taman Cuda 10-9.

BMW

The Motorline BMW has been held for another year in fine conditions tho there was a cool breeze blowing in the morning but thankfully it dropped in the afternoon. The 4 goal final was won by Vince Ferraro's Primo Property. He was ably assisted by James Shepherd, Richard and Jim Rawlings. They defeated Angelo Russo's City Motor Auction Group. Angelo had imported a hired gun from down south in the form of Simon Hill but it was not enough with Vince's team scoring the winning goal in the dying seconds of the last chukka. He also had help from Shane Martin and Beau Skerret. The 10 goal final got under way after a stampede onto the field by the spectators to find the golden horse shoe and as an after thought to stomp the divots. The 2 final teams were the teams that had to bring in subtitute players after injuries to their regular players. Wastecorp patron Ron Wanless sustained a very serious eye injury while playing polo at the Brisbane Royal Show on the Sunday before his tournament and he was replaced by Will White who did a great job in trying to fill Ronnie's shoes. He was playing with Damien Johnston, Steve Barnard and Zac Haggadorn. Custodian had also had a team restructure with Mark Field breaking his collarbone on the previous Saturday. There -2 and Mark were replaced by Trent Walkden and Sam Hunt. They combined with Graig Wilson and John Fitzgerald. Custodian came out on fire and in the 2nd chukka they were up 6-2 when Zac was hammering to goal with the other players and he hit the ground very hard. He was replaced by Jeff Barnard and as Zac went off the field so too did the momentum that Custodian had built up. Wastecorp came back hard and fast and the score was tied at 6 all at the end of the 4th. The momentum was still with Wastecorp and Custodian had to play catch up for the last 2 chukkas and they were at 9-10 when a penalty was awarded to Wastecorp with about 20 seconds left on the clock which they converted to win 11-9. The MVP was awarded to a popular and shy Will White. The Champion Pony was "Bali" played by Craig Wilson and the Team of Ponies were "Larger", "Hypher" and "Charm" played by DJ. It was good to see Ronnie out of hospital for the day to support his team.

BMW

Wastecorp have today made up for the loss that they incurred at the hands of Willowcroft last weekend by defeating them today to progress to the final tomorrow. They will be playing Custodian who overcame Wright Properies in extra time. The 4 goal final will be between Vince Farrera's Primo and Angelo Russo's City Motor Auction. Sundays play will be at Ron Wanless Logan Downs were one can only imaging the tents will be overflowing with spectators and supporters.

BMW AT LOGAN DOWNS

Hi everyone, I am sorry that the web page has not been updated for a while, there has been a bit going on up here. Last weekend was the Bromelton House 10 and 4 Goal. The 4 goal was won by Primo. Vince Ferraro, James Shepherd, Jeff Barnard and Richard Rawlings. The 10 goal was won by Willowcroft, Sadie Michelle, Mark Lillyman, Rob Ballard and Will Gilmore, over Wright Properties. On Saturday Willowcroft scored an upset win over Wastecorp in overtime and Custodian were leading Wright Properties by 4 goals when Mark Field and Dirk Gould collided and Mark broke another collarbone. Yes you read right, another collarbone. Ed Goold replaced Mark and did a good job on unkown horses. The Ekka (Brisbane Exhibition) Polo, at the showground, has been on this week ans on Sunday night Ron Wanlass was hit in the eye with a polo stick. He has cut under his eye and also his retina so he was taken to hospital and operated on that night. He has to keep his eye covered for 2 months. I am sure all our readers will, along with Muz and myself, wish Ron all the best for his recovery. His place this weekend in Wastecorp will be filled by Will White. Mark's place in Custodian will be filled by Sam Hunt and Trent Walkden is now back in the team. More results tonight.

ASHLING TOURNAMENT

The start of the Queensland 10 goal season was at Glen and Juliette Wrights Ashling. This was the opening of his field also. The 6 goal section had 6 temas competing and the final was won by Primo: Vince Farerra, Richard and Jim Rawlings and James Shepherd. They defeated Alsace: Wayne Glennie, Shane Martin, Amanda Pierson and Niel Ford 4 to 3. The 10 goal had 4 teams playing and the final was between Wastecorp: Damien Johnston, Zac Haggadorn, Steve Barnard and Ron Wanless and Willowcroft: Sadie Michelle, Will Gilmore, Mark Lillyman and Rob Ballard. Watecorp were the winners 10 to 9. They held a 9-4 lead at one stage in the game before Rob Ballard cut loose in the last couple of chukkas to bring them even at 9 all before Wastecorp scored the winning goal in the last minute. The Champion Pony was Valansa played by DJ. He is a Wanless bred gelding out of Clover and by Highlight, John Pattersons stallion. The MVP was awarded to Rob Ballard.

Coronation Cup Article

Please click the blog title to read an article published on the Australian Polo Web Page about the Coronation Cup. Unfortunately most of the article is taken up with the streakers but we will bring you what you can find.