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| SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH, END OF SEASON FESTIVITIES |
| The Kai Yang Challenge 2010 |
After the Argentine navy sank their boat, they thought might have better luck at beating “the Girls”. The teams assembled on the field, in blue were the “Chickadees” with Robin, Camille, Susy and Augustin. The Bad Boys resplendent in yellow with Marco, Churo, Tomy and Tui. Unfortunately history has a way of repeating itself….7/2 and 4 chukkas later….better luck next year boys! |
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| The great Polo Escape Boat Race 2010 |
A crowd of several people and a couple of dogs turned out to see four crews compete for honours at the 2010 Polo Escape Boat Race. Months of training and preparation by the teams had not taken place, and it was soon clear that the winners would be the team that managed to stay afloat the longest. |
| An early casualty was the Adamas boat,crewed by Paul and Robin,which withdrew before the race began, citing "irreconcileable differences" regarding paddling technique, and a desire by Paul not to get his shirt wet. |
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The Argentinian Navy entry, crewed by Marco and Augustin, experimented with dog ballast as a potential aid to stability; but this was deemed illegal by the race stewards |
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A shame, because, without the dog, the Argentinian entry proved incapable of remaining upright for more than a couple of minutes. Rumours that this was due to "excessive eating" during training were denied by the crew. |
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And so to the start, where the Argentinian Navy immediately sank, leaving two crews to fight for honours. |
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Early leaders were Team Thailand, crewed by Khun Pat and Khun Fai. Unfortunately, they came under attack from the Argentinian Navy (note the suspicious pair of hands at the back of their capsizing boat). |
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This left The Love Boat, crewed by Churo and Camille, as the only floating competitor. Their ability to reach the finish was in doubt as they spent much of their time going round in circles, (but in a very loving way and they never argued...)
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| But their constant rotating allowed the Argentinian Navy to close in, and they eventually joined everyone else in the water. |
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An impressive display of seamanship by nobody, we can only hope that standards are not higher next year because
it was very funny to watch.
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| March 18th - 21st. The King Power 10 Goal Gold Cup |
This year saw 6 very strong teams entered to do battle for this prestigious and much contested Tournament. |
With the King Power team leading the charge, It was the first appearance for UK's Miyado team Patron Martin Young to the Thailand polo scene as well as Los Buscavidas from Singapore. Axus Polo under patron Brian Xu fielded one of the strongest entries with Lucas Talamoni 5, Jose Von Potobsky 3 and Lucas Lujan 3. |
The original Black Dogs were back in all their glory, under coach Peter Davies and Polo Escape fielded the home team, with Susy finally making an appearance after 3 month of being on the sidelines from a polo injury. |
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| James
Ashton Memorial Chukkas - 14th March 2010 |
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Friends
of James congregated at Polo Escape to honour his memory. The
afternoon started with a reading by khun Robin.....
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February 16, 2010 |
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The
James Ashton Memorial Chukkas
March 14, 2010 – Polo Escape |
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| James
touched the lives of many people around the
globe, in and outside the Polo world, of all
ages, nationalities and backgrounds. His enthusiasm
for Polo, warmth towards other people and sheer
friendliness was infectious and inspiring. |
As an interim President of FIP, James was keen
to see the development of Polo in the FIP Zone
D, especially in light of the forthcoming World
Cup qualifying tournament in Malaysia. In addition,
his main mission to Thailand was to bring together
the three polo families in Thailand. |
We would like to commemorate James Ashton in
a Memorial Chukkas to be played at Polo Escape
on the 14th of March 2010. Although the definitive
format of these chukkas is not yet confirmed,
handicaps will not be of importance and players
will have the opportunity to play at least one
chukka. |
We would like you to confirm if you are going
to participate in the James Ashton Memorial
Chukkas on the 14th of March, 2010. Kindly respond
no later than the 5th of March, 2010 to Mr.
Marco Focaccia (marcofocaccia@hotmail.com
and +66 892 235 677) |
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| Cordially, |
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| Susy
Lourvanij |
| Robin
Lourvanij |
| Peter
Yunghanns |
| Tim
Keyte |
| Peter
Schlegeter |
| Henry
Brett |
| Paul
Cheung |
| Giampaolo
Guarnieri |
| Brian
Xu |
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| February
5th - 7th 2010 - International Ladies Tournament |
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teams, each comprising of three ladies and one supporting gentleman,
met up for three days of hard-fought but fun polo.
Everyone was clearly enjoying themselves both on and off the field;
and the exciting final saw Singapore take the honours over Germany,
with Kuppa in third place ,followed by King Power. |
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Four
teams recovered from their new year parties for an afternoon of
fun and competitive polo. The final saw Bavaria against Kuppa,
with Bavaria emerging as the winners, Black Society came in third
against The Other Team who were just too hungover to come up
with a proper name!
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| DECEMBER
26th- 31th |
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of Jodhpur Goldern Jubilee Cup |
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Christmas
saw the Polo Escape team in Jodphur , India playing and partying
at the Royal Salute Maharaja’s Golden Jubilee 10 goal tournament.
His Highness Gaj Singh II, Maharaja of Jodhpur, the man credited
with reviving the “sport of Kings” was the most gracious of hosts
to this invitation only tournament, played in the shadows of the
Maharaja’s stunning Umaid Bhawan Palace at the Polo Equestrian Institute
to Jodhpur. With Robin heading the team which included Polo Escape
4 goal pro Augustin, they were ably supported by Indian National
team player, the 5 goaler Samir Suhag and Yogeshwar Sing on 2 goals.
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| DECEMBER
18th - 20th The Celebration Cup |
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5
Fantastic teams came together for this year's 3 days event, putting
on an amazing show of polo for the spectators. All the teams were
very close, especially
the King Power team with the young Thai national players very much
holding their own against all the experienced high goalers.
The finals saw Kuppa dual it out with Harilela TNL, Kuppa finally
inching away in the last chukka and winning the trophy.
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| NOV
20-22 The Kuppa Trophy |
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13-15 the Polo Escape
Challenge
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Polo
Escape win the first 10 goal Tournament of the season. With less
that a minute to go Polo Escape puts through a 60 yard
penalty, placing them within half a goal of the AXUS TEAM, and
with less than 20 seconds to go the ball pops out of the line
up
with Federico Von Potobsky right behind it making one of the fastest
sprints to the goal he puts it through with only seconds
to spare. |
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3 days saw some fantastic horsemanship and skill on the field
with players from 9 countries represented. There is more
to come this week for the Kuppa 10 goal Trophy, the action will
start on Thursday at 3:30 pm and Polo every day and the finals
on Sunday. |
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2009/10
SEASON OPENS |
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The
Seasons opening chukkas to be played on Saturday, October 31st from
3:30 pm, followed by Halloween party at Polo Escape. |
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Visitors
are welcome to watch the polo, bring your own pic-nic basket , drinks
and snacks are also available for sale at the hospitality tent. |
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GREAT
TOURNAMENTS IN NOVEMBER |
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November
see two 10 goal tournament, with The Polo Escape Challenge on
Friday, November 13th – Sunday 15th and following weekend the
Kuppa Trophy, Friday, November 20th – Sunday 22nd. |
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Five
international teams are gearing up for this Polo Spectacular,
the patrons have really gone out to assemble world class professionals
for what promises to be some of the most exciting polo seen in
Thailand, a must for all polo Enthusiast. |
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The
Teams |
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| ADAMAS,
Patron |
Paul
Chueng |
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Pros, ..................Shaik
Reisman ( 2 ) |
Mario
Gomez Duran ( 4 ) |
..Agustin
Lorea ( 4 ) |
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| AXUS,
Patron |
Brian
Xu |
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Pros, ............. Ramiro
Pellegrini ( 1 ) |
Nicolas
Talamoni ( 4 ) |
Gonzalo
Fucci ( 6 ) |
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KUPPA,
Patron |
Robin
Lourvanij |
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The
Pros, ...Jaime
Mackay ( 2 ) |
Jock
Mackay ( 4 ) |
Kelvin
Johnson ( 5 ) |
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| Harilela
TNL, Patron
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Aron
Harilela |
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The
Pros, Shar
Qubilai Alam ( 4 ) |
Muhammad
Saqib Khakwani ( 3 ) |
Ahmed
Tiwana ( 3 ) |
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| Polo
Escape, Patron
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Susy
Lourvanij |
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The
Pros, .........Ariel
Ponzi ( 1 ) |
William
Roberts ( 2 ) |
Federico
Vonpotobsky ( 4 )........... |
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