A C T I O N
Opposite:
The winners, from left are Nina Clarkin, Jenny
Doherty, Saffron Hutchinson, Hannah Henderson, with
Simon Hawkins.
Above:
Nina Clarkin and UAE patron
Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
in from the back line and UAE showing
increased determination. A super goal came
from Catalina Ayerza. UAE won the ball from
the throw-in, Milly Sanchez blazing away to
the opposite end to score her second goal
of the match, and UAE were within a goal of
Dodson & Horrell’s lead.
With the pace still high, Clarkin sent
a mighty shot forward from a free hit, but the
ball went out. In possession once more, she
passed it forward, caught up and tried again,
but missed. Desperately, Dodson & Horrell
fought off any advance from UAE and held
onto their lead to win with a score of 5-4.
Simon Hawkins, CEO of Hurlingham Polo
1875, presented the handsome silver salver
to captain of Dodson & Horrell, Nina Clarkin,
and generous prizes of leisurewear to all
players. The Best Playing Pony award went
to Milly, owned and ridden by Candelaria
Fernandez-Araujo.
In the 12-goal British Ladies Handicap
Championship, Ibiza, including Elicia
Murphy at number 1, Angela Walker at 2,
Rebecca Walters at 3 and Sarah Wiseman at
Back met Aveda with Ann Marie Cavanagh
playing at 1, Angela Robb at number 2,
Lucy Coddington at 3 and Rosie Ross at
back. Lucy Coddington (formerly Taylor)
was first to score and Aveda finished the
first chukka half a goal ahead. Thereafter
Ibiza gained and retained the lead, finishing
a lively match with no fouls, ahead by 6–4½.
Simon Hawkins presented gifts from
Hurlingham Polo 1875’s leisure range to all
players and Rebecca Walters’ Baronessa
was named Best Playing Pony.
The players were unanimous in their
appreciation of Cowdray’s running of the
tournament, the move to the Lawns 1
ground, its excellent condition despite the
heatwave, and the support of the sponsors.
