Wed 22nd May 2024UAE Polo Secure Trippett’s Challenge13-12 win against Ferne Park
UAE Polo narrowly defeated Ferne Park 13-12 to claim The Trippett’s Challenge in a thrilling Final on Monday 20 May at Cowdray Park Polo Club. UAE Polo started strong, securing a 3-1 lead in the first chukka. However, Ferne Park dominated the next two chukkas, scoring enough goals to take a significant lead. After half-time, UAE Polo regained momentum and reclaimed the lead at 10-9. Ferne Park persisted, equalising at 11-11, but in a fiercely contested sixth chukka, UAE Polo edged ahead to secure the victory and take the title home. Lovelocks Sumatra (Padrino x Java), owned by Pelon Stirling and played by Marcos Araya, was chosen as the Best Playing Pony. A full report will follow in the June issue of Polo Times, click here to purchase a subscription today. The Trippett’s Challenge Final Teams: UAE Polo (22): H.H. Brigitte Boher (0), Lukin Monteverde (7), Teodoro Lacau (7) & Tomas Beresford (8) Ferne Park (22): Jonathan Rothermere (0), Cristian Laprida (7), Joaquin Pittaluga (7) & Pelon Stirling (8) Photograph: UAE Polo, winners of The Trippett’s Challenge. By Mark Beaumont Photography |