Polo News
The Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA) has released the list of end of season arena handicap changes 2019/2020. Amongst those on the list, Irish International Niall Donnelly and German number one Patrick Maleitzke have seen their handicaps rise from 5 to 6 goals, as well as Cuvée 450 Arena Gold Cup winning Marcus Cork, who has seen his handicap rise from 3 to 4 goals. Elsewhere across the spectrum, there has been a great number of young players see their handicaps rise, from The Ladies British Open winner Saskia Meadows (2 to 3 goals) to Irish young gun Evan Powers (2 to 3 goals).
On Friday 6 March, The Standard Chartered Gold Cup 2020 came to an end at Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club in Dubai, with UAE Polo declared the two-time champions. The team, led by patron Sheika Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, played in front of a record crowd, against Final rivals Am – UAE Polo, a team making its high goal debut this year.
On Saturday 29 February, arena polo fans gathered in their droves at The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club for the thrilling Final of The Cuvée 450 Arena Gold Cup.
In front of thousands of spectators on Sunday 23 February, Las Monjitas defeated La Indiana 11-10 to win The C.V. Whitney Cup, the first title in The 2020 Gauntlet of Polo, and with it, the first place $100,000 prize money.
Polo Times is delighted to confirm the new format of a Test series in 2020 for the Frasers England polo team