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South Australian & Western Australian Tournament News 2012

1 Apr 2012

South Australia:
BARR-SMITH CUP was won by ‘Jeep’ comprising C.Warren, H.McLachlan, G.McLachlan and P.Clark defeated ‘Pitchfork’ . Score 8-7

MELROSE CUP was won by ‘Adelaide’ comprising T.Gross, C.Gibbs, J.Maclachlan and C.Maclachlan defeated Vic Polo Academy Score 10 - 6.

MURRAY CUP was won by ‘Lane End’ comprising A.Gray, N.Roberts, C.Gibbs and P.Harrison defeated Silver Star Score 5-3.

MURRAY DAWSON CUP was won by ‘All Sheds’ comprising P.Handbury, M.Shoesmith, R.Shoesmith, B.Fitzhenry def Madsen Rowley. Score 6 ½ - 4.

PORTER SHIELD was won by ‘Herschel’ comprising S. Nichols, G.Childs, M.O’leary, M. Fitzhenry defeated Ultratune Score 4-3.

TARZAN TROPHY – Champion A Grade Pony was won by Hamish McLachlans ‘Indi’

MCGREGOR TROPHY- Champion A Grade String was won by G.Keyte “Supreme”, “Ying Yang” & “Yoda”.

J.Y.MAITLAND TROPHY – Champion B Grade Pony was won by P.Harrison “Sox”

DUMPS TROPHY – Champion 1st Season Pony was won by Tiva Gross “Grace”.

HURLINGHAM TROPHY- Most improved player for the 2011/12 season was won by George Nisyirious.

17 teams competed.


Western Australia Tournament News:
Dear players and polo enthusiasts,

We had gorgeous weather for the Charles Cup on Sunday and it was quite a day for the Prendiville family with Peter Jr. winning trophies in both the A and B grade, as well several pony awards to the Sandalford teams. Lochie Hunter certainly proved to be a valuable player since he also played for the winning teams in both the A and B grade.

The following are results from all categories of prizes:

Charles Cup (A Grade)
Won by Sandalford – Warwick Prendiville, Peter (Digs) Prendiville Jr., Lochie Hunter and James Shepherd

Lee-Steere Cup (B Grade)
Won by Europa – Greg Johnson, Patrick Prendiville, Peter (Digs) Prendiville Jr. and Lochie Hunter

Readhead Cup (C Grade)
Won by Blacklock – Katy Grimmond, Erin Wheatley, Tim Broadfoot, and James Barry

Aubrey Hardie Champion Pony
Pisces played by Lochie Hunter and owned by Peter Prendiville

EWP Best String of Ponies
Pisces, Hellation, and Funny and played by Lochie Hunter and owned by Peter Prendiville

WA Hunt Club Shield for Best Novice Pony
Bambi played by Angus Gilmore and owned by Peter Prendiville

Iain Stretch Webster Best WA bred pony
Rainman played and owned by Luke Reid

The band played on until midnight and everyone enjoyed the roast pig put on by Jason Stowe and the grog, champers and steaks donated by WAPA. Also thanks to the Perth Polo Club, for turning out a gorgeous field and for their help with the bartending and assistance preparing and serving the meals. It was a terrific wrap up for a very enjoyable season.

Hope to see you all again soon!

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