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.