News & Events

October '09 horse schooling and polo clinic, Season Starts October 31, for further information please contact polo@poloescape.com

	JULY / AUGUST 2009 in ENGLAND
	With a lot of help and advice from our "Specially appointed UK Polo Advisor", Paul Cheung, both Kuppa and Polo Escape
	mounted teams to play in England with Kuppa entering for the second time the 12 goal Dubai Trophy and Polo Escape
	entering the Royal Berkshire Polo Festival 4-8 goal.
	Dubai Trophy
	Team patron Robin with England captain, Luke Tomlinson ( 7 ) Lucas di Paola ( 6 ) and young talent
	William Batchelor ( -1 ) again entered this years Dubai Trophy, the qualifying rounds were all played at Dubai's
	immaculate grounds with the finals being held at Ham Polo Club in Richmond. The Kuppa team did exceptionally
	well making it to the finals against the Shalimar team under patron Kasem Shafi ( 0 ), Tomas Gavina ( 2 ) Vieri Antinori ( 5 )
	Hissam Ali Hyder ( 4 ) with Shalimar winning the day, scores were 6 1/2 to 5.
	Match 1, Kuppa vs. Nasahma
	Match 2, Kuppa vs. Dubai
	Finals, Kuppa vs. Shalimar
	RBPC Polo Festival
	Joining up with new friend, English patron, Georgina Brittain ( 0 ) Robin and the Polo Escape team with Jock Mackay ( 4 )
	/ Federico Von Potobsky ( 4 ), Martin Fiol ( 4 ) had great fun playing the Royal Berkshire Polo Festival.
	A lot of experience was gain in battling the strong english teams, all are looking forward to being back next year for more.
	The Practice Games
	2008/09 The Year That was
	New Foals, New Friends, Great Polo,
	a big Thank You from all the Gang at Polo Escape
	We look forward to seeing you all again next season.
	Sunday, April 12, 2009
	Kuppa Trophy
	The Kuppa Trophy set the stage for the "Songran water festivities" which followed the match, there was much water as well as champagne splashed around to players and spectators alike.
	Saturday, April 11th, 2009
	ADAMAS EXHIBITION MATCH
	The Adamas Trophy, 2009 was played last weekend, with a international group of visiting professionals from Australia, Argentina, India and Malaysia. This Exhibition match kindly sponsored by Paul Chueng was the first ever all professional match held in Thailand. Spectators were full of praise for level of skill and horsemanship shown on the field. The organizers hope to stage this one day event again next year as the pre-runner to next seasons Adamas Trophy 2010.
	ADAMAS TEAM  - 12 goal Ramiro Pellegrini 2 Sam Hunt    3 Shaik Reismann 2 Lucas Talomoni   5     KUPPA TEAM    - 13 goal Jose von Potobsky 3 Bhawani Kalvi 2 Fedrico von Potobsky 4 Mark Field 4
	March 18th - 22nd '09
	66th FIP AMBASSADORS CUP
	Thailand wins at the 66th FIP Ambassadors Cup Sydney, Australia
	The Ambassadors Cup was created by the Fedration of Internation Polo 20 years ago to develop International polo friendships between all the members of the National Associations. The week long event was held at Millamolong Polo Club and Folly Lodge where the special Aussie hospitality was shared in abundance to the 6 participating teams from Australia, America, Canada, Iran, Mongolia and Thailand.
	Australia: Wal Ashton, Ray Bruce, Chris McCarthy, Marlene MacFarlane America: James Burkitt, Guido Giraldi, George Dill, Suzy Dix Canada: Andrew Ashton, Robert Wilson, Anthony Old, Soodi Ikhanizadeh Iran: Egene Marais, Catalin Dix, Hamzeh Ikhanizadeh, Dick Rodgers Mongolia: Anres Rossi, Rodger Fagan, Christopher Giercke, Norm Mackay Thailand: Robin Lourvanij, James Ashton, Sam Ballas, Marco Foccacia.
	FEBRUARY 13th - 15th
	The First Leg of the Thailand Polo League
	Match 1 of the Thailand Polo League was played at Polo Escape with 5 teams competing over the 3 day event. This year saw new entries form Aron's Harilela the Next Level team and Shuif Hussain's Stapleford Park team. Unfortunately Black Dog were delayed in assembling their team but will be able to join the 2nd leg of the league to be held at SPP field on March 6th -8th.
	King Power 6 goals, Vichai/Noo 0, Sitjn -1, Lucas 3, Gustavo 4 VR 6 goals, Top /Daniel 1, Ton 1, Santiago 2, Nicolas 2 Harilela the Next Level 6 goals, Aron/ Tomy 0, Joaquin 0, Marco 2, Augustin 4 Stapleford Park 6 goals, Shuif Hussain -1, Thomas Collie 2, Marcus Collie 2, Nico Curto 3 Polo Escape 5 goals, Robin/ Susy 0, Gerry Gan -2, Jose 3, Fede 4
	By the end of the 3 day event, Herilela after 3 games had 7 points, Polo Escape played 2 games with 6 points, VR and King Power both played 2 games were on 4 points and Stapleford after 3 games had 3 points. Over the 3 days the highest scorer was Marco with 11 goals closely followed by Santi with 10.
	FEBRUARY 5th - 7th, 2009
	The International Ladies Polo Tournament 2009
	3 Teams entered in this Inaugural event PE Blue, Isabelle Larenaudie -2, Charlotte Marson -1, Joaquin 0, Jose 3 PE Yellow, Henrietta Gouley -2, Kerry Lukas -2, Churo 2, Marco 2 Kuppa, Panita Vongkusolkit -2, Carmille Fuller -2, Susy Lourvanij 0, Fede 4
	After 3 days of fast paced action packed polo, the Kuppa team came through victorious. Chef Dan who came for the cooking school ended up staying the weekend to ensure the ladies were well fed through out the event.
	JANUARY 7th ,2009
	PRACTICE GAME FOR THE BIG 10 GOAL EVENT
	THE TEAMS HEAD HUNTER, KUO LEE 0, SATTAR KHAN 4, JOCK MCKAY 4, MARCO FOCACCIA 2 CANOUSTIE LIONS, SING KAIRON JAGDEEP 0, RAVI RATHORE 3, MANUEL CERECEDA 3, TARUN SHEROI 4 POLO ESCAPE, SUSY/ROBIN 0, CHURO PELLEGRINI 2, BEAN BLUNDELL 1, JOSE VON POTOBSKY 3
	THE HEAD HUNTERS UNDER SINGAPORE PATRON YEO KUO LEE AND CANOUSTIE LIONS UNDER PATRON JAGDEEP NEEDED A LITTLE WARM PRIOR TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ-B. GRIMM THAI POLO 2009, 10 GOAL TOURNAMENT. SO THE TEAMS CAME OVER TO CHECK OUT THE HORSES AND FIND TUNE THEIR TEAM. UNDER CRYSTAL CLEAR SKY'S AND THE COOLEST WEATHER IN LIVING MEMORY THE POLO WAS HOT.
	JANUARY 3 -4th, 2009
	THE NEW YEAR CUP
	The teams: ADAMAS , Paul Chueng (-1), Jamie Miranda (-1), Churo Pellegrini 2, Marco Focaccia 2 KUPPA, Robin 0, Gerry Gan (-1), Aron Harilela 0, Fede 4 Polo Escape, Susy 0/ Pat Pat -2, Jonathan Lloyd -1, Joaquin/ Bruno 0, Jose von Potobsky 3 SPP ( Black Dog), John Wong / Camille (-2), Tom 1, Eric 1/ Tomy Locky 0, Lucas Lujan 3
	Polo Escape welcomed in 2009 with the New Year cup. Visitors came from far and wide, old friend Jamie Miranda finally getting back into the saddle and John Wong from Singapore could not resist Tom Claytor's persuasive powers and came out of retirement to join the Black Dogs, playing under the SPP banner. Camille also making her debut to the Thailand polo scene giving us a preview of the exciting polo we can expect for next months International Ladies. We also welcome back to Polo Escape another of our professionals Jose Von Potobsky who arrived from Norway that morning, so we gave him jet-lag therapy and made him play.
	DEC 27- 28 th
	The Christmas Cup at SPP, the teams VRSC: Vichai Raksriaksorn 0, Lucas Lujan 3, Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn 1, Noo 0 SPP: Santi Lujan 2, Nicolas Pepperoni 2, Apichet Raksriaksorn 1, Gerry Gan - 2 Black Dog : Eric Barth 1, Tom Claytor 1, Tsu 1, Scott -2 ADAMAS-PE : Paul Cheung -1 Sean Longstreath -1, Marco 2, Fede 4
	Adamas and Polo Escape joined hands on a field trip to our Polo neighbours SPP when they organized The Chirstmas Cup. Four teams entered for this 2 day fun event. Playing well we managed to beat the SPP home team to go into the finals, but the team from VRSC just proved to strong, so we had to be content with second place, maybe next year we'll do better!
	DEC 18- 20th Impromptu 6 goal Polo
	Satinder's team 6 goal: Robin 0, Churo 2, Satinder 2, Marco 2 Yeo Kuo Lee's team 6 goal: Kuo Lee 0, Susy 0, William 2, Fede 4
	Satinder captain of the Singapore Polo Club wanted to fine tune his new machines from Argentina and Kuo Lee one of the most respected patrons also from Singapore was visiting with his family for a little relaxation before the New Year celebrations back home so Marco our very accommodating GM organized a impromptu 6 goal 3 day event for them. With all the amazing horse power on the field it turned out to be the fastest most challenging game to date. .
	5-6th December '08 The Players Tournament
	The Teams entered were
	Dubai Dennis Guillois 0, Sean Longstreath -1, Bruno Zoppi 0, Ramiro Pellegrini 2, Kuppa Robin Lourvanij 0, Panita Vongkusolkit -2, Thomas Ristic -2, Federico von Potobsky 4 and The Polo Escape Susy Lourvanij 0, Michel Nseir -2, Joaquin Arrieta 0 and William Roberts 2. The Polo Escape Team battled hard to capture the trouphy with the special MVP prize for top scorer in the tournament going to Susy of Polo Escape. As is tradition all visitors enjoyed the famous Asado on the Saturday night with Thomas Ristic entralling every one with stories of his arrival through our new "National" airport U-Tapao, which is jus 15 minutes from Polo Escape.
	Kuppa team Pat Pat, Thomas and Robin taking a break during the Match The Winning Polo Escape team celebrating. Ruby and Sky Roberts, The next generation Polo Players, Dennis, Jessica and Michel
	Having Fun at The ASADO Every one wishing Carolina a Happy Birthday
	20-22nd November'08 The 3rd Ambassadors Cup
	This year the Ambassadors cup 6 goal Tournament was held at Polo Escape with record entry of 6 international teams, we had players from Australia, USA, UK, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pakistan and of course Argentina.
	ADAMAS (6) - Paul Cheung(-1)(Patron), Saffik bin Mustaffa(0), Lucas Talamoni(5), Shaik Reismann(2). CARNOUSTIE LIONS (5) - Jagdeep Kairon(0), Zahan Kapoor(-2), Major Ravi Rathor(3), Shah Qubilai Alam(4). KING POWER (6) - Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn(1), Tanasin Chuwangkham(1)/Santiago Lujan, Apichet Raksriaksorn(1), Lucas Lujan(3). KUPPA (6) - Aron Harilela(0), Robin Lourvanij(0), Willy Roberts(2), Sattar Khan(4). NUSANTARA (5) - Novel Momongan(1), Harryfar Syafar(-1), Marco Focaccia(2)/Nicolas Pieroni, Nicolas Curto(3), Prabowo(Patron). POLO ESCAPE (5) - Susy Lourvanij(0), Waqas Khan(-1)/Sean, Churo Pellegrini(2)/Tom Claytor, Federico von Potobsky(4)
	15-16 NOV 2008 POLOESCAPE CHALLENGE 2008 POLO SEASON OPENED WITH THE INAUGURAL 6 GOAL, POLO ESCAPE CHALLENGE, WITH 4 INTERNATIONAL TEAMS ENTERED. NUSANTARA FROM INDONESIA ON 5 GOALS, Novel Momongan (1) Harryfar Syafar (-1), Marco Foccacia ( 2 ) , Nico Curto ( 3 ) ADAMAS FROM HONG KONG ON 6 GOAL, Patron Paul Cheung ( -1), Saffik bin Mustafa (0) , Lucas Talamoni ( 5 ) , Shaik Reismann ( 2 ) KUPPA , ON 6 GOALS, Robin Lourvanij ( 0 ), Bruno Zoppi ( 0) William Roberts ( 2 ), Sattar Khan ( 4 ) POLO ESCAPE , ON 5 GOALS, Susy Lourvanij ( 0 ) , Sean Longstreath (-1 ) Ramiro Pellegrini 2, Federico von Potobsky 4. The 2 day event saw Adamas and Polo Escape battle it out with Adamas scoring the winning goal in the final moments of the match. Lucas Talamoni had spectators transfixed displaying some of the most graceful polo maneuvers.
	NOVEMBER 2008 DESPITE THE RAIN THE VISITORS STILL SAW A LOT OF POLO ACTION.
	1 NOV 2008 LETS GO TO THE SEA THE RAINS WERE STILL WITH US EARLY NOVEMBER, SO THE POLO ESCAPE GANG TOOK OUR VISITORS, APRIL AND JAMES FROM SINGAPORE POLO CLUB TO THE BEACH.
	Marco and Delphina Bath Time James, Robin and April getting ready to go swimming