Thu 31st May 2012 Cortium claim second Queen's Cup win Adrian Kirby's side take another big scalp as they make an impressive start to the English high-goal season British patron Adrian Kirby’s Cortium sprang another surprise as they beat Les Lions 15-12 in what proved to be one of the most exciting matches so far in this year’s Cartier Queen’s Cup.  Cortium began their campaign with a close victory over Dubai, and were looking for a repeat performance against Joachim Gottschalk’s side. They had the upper hand in the first two chukkas, opening up a 5-3 lead, however, Les Lions, featuring Agustin and Sebastian Merlos, offered a brilliant riposte, scoring eight goals in the third and fourth chukkas to Cortium’s two to lead 11-7. The match was far from over, however, with the impressive Francisco Elizalde looking very good value for his six-goal handicap as Cortium took control. Kirby’s team reduced the deficit to just one goal going into the final chukka and they continued their fine form before the final bell to win by three goals. With two wins out of two so far, Cortium look well-placed to claim a place in the quarter finals. They will guarantee their spot in the knock-out stages with a win over the all-British Belmont Farm team in their final group match.  Yesterday’s other game saw Ayala, featuring Gonzalito Pieres and JP Clarkin, beat Saudi Zedan 11-8.   Picture: Adrian Kirby. Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre Wed 30th May 2012 US player dies after polo accident US Olympic equestrian doctor killed after fall in Tennessee A FAMED AMERICAN doctor and equestrian enthusiast has died after falling from his horse during a polo match. Dr Craig Ferrell, who was the US equestrian team doctor at the last three Olympics – at Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008 – died at the age of 62 on Monday. He suffered a fall during a polo match near his home in Franklin, Tennessee last Wednesday and eventually died from his injuries on Monday. His funeral will take place tomorrow in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr Ferrell leaves behind his wife Lorraine, his two sons Jon and Aaron and his first grandchild, Michael, who tragically was born on the same day as the accident.   Picture: Dr Craig Ferrell Wed 30th May 2012 El Remanso continue to impress in Queen's Cup Hanbury boys win again as fellow Brits Salkeld and Belmont Farm lose in the Queen's Cup Yesterday marked a big day for many of the British players participating in this year’s Cartier Queen’s Cup, with George and Charlie Hanbury’s El Remanso taking on Nick Clarke’s Salked, and the all-British Belmont Farm playing Dubai.  El Remanso followed up their strong showing in their first match against hotly-tipped Zacara with another sterling performance against Salked at Coworth Park, winning 8-6. El Remanso got off to a bright start, scoring three goals in the opening chukka. They continued to assert their dominance throughout the rest of the match and, despite a spirited display from Salked in the final chukka, El Remanso went on to win the match by two goals. The Hanbury boys now sit at the top of League Three and are well-placed to progress to the quarter finals.  Belmont Farm – Malcolm Borwick, Satnam Dhillon, George Meyrick and Ryan Pemble – were looking to make amends after their opening round defeat to Les Lions. However, they were comfortably brushed aside by Dubai who were back on song after their loss to Cortium last week. Cambiaso and co ran out 13-8 winners. The Queen’s Cup continues today with Les Lions, featuring Matt Perry, pitted against Adrian Kirby’s Cortium while Saudi Zedan play Ayala in today's other match.      Picture: El Remanso's George Hanbury. By James Mullan

Other top stories Thu 31st May 2012 Cortium claim second Queen's Cup win Adrian Kirby's side take another big scalp as they make an impressive start to the English high-goal season Wed 30th May 2012 US player dies after polo accident US Olympic equestrian doctor killed after fall in Tennessee Wed 30th May 2012 El Remanso continue to impress in Queen's Cup Hanbury boys win again as fellow Brits Salkeld and Belmont Farm lose in the Queen's Cup Tue 29th May 2012 Crowds flock to the island of Sylt for Julius Baer Beach Polo World Cup Audi win beach polo contest Mon 28th May 2012 Major Hugh Dawnay dies Polo world mourn death of renowned polo coach Mon 28th May 2012 Big day for Brits in Cartier Queen's Cup tomorrow Belmont Farm, El Remanso and Salkeld play tomorrow Fri 25th May 2012 Entries close next week for RoR polo pony competition Enter your pony before next Friday and be in with a chance of winning a cash prize Thu 24th May 2012 Young Brits due to take part in this weekend's Polo at 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