The A Grade was won by Canowindra: Joe Curran, Jacob West, Dirk Gould and Sam Hopkinson who defeated Millamolong Green: Ray Bruce, Guy Kirkpatrick, Craig Wilson and Wal Ashton.

The A Grade Pony Prize was Jamaica ridden by Sam Hopkinson in the final for Canowindra against Millamolong. Sam's horses provided by Jo Curran were awarded team of ponies.
A grade was won by Canowindra who beat Millamolong Green in the final.

The B grade was won by Brentwood who beat Gundalong Bluein the final.
Brentwood: Tim Broadford, Marty Ingham, Ric McCarthy, Matt Howard
Gundalong Blue: Lach Graham, Nick Keyte, Shane Martin, Nick Wills.

The B Grade grade pony prize was won by France (8yr old chestnut gelding) ridden by Marty Ingham. This is the 2nd year France has won a pony prize at Millamolong and follows his recent champion pony prize at the 2010 Yaloak Polo Tournament in Victoria.

The C grade was won by Millamolong Black who beat Folly Lodge Yellow in the final.
Millamolong Black: George Thompson, Debbie Daniher, Ben Sweetland, Gabriel Li.
Folly Lodge Yellow: Sam Ballas, James Burkitt, Winston Bradley, Ed Bradley.

The D grade was won by Folly Lodge White who beat Muddy Flats in the final.
Folly Lodge White: Norm McKay, Gambolt, Jo O'Connell, Mike De Mestre.
Muddy Flats: Warner/Gibbs, Canter Willis, Nelson Bennett, Roger Fagan.


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More information at: www.millamolong.com

Please find the list of TEAMS attached above - some have changed since yesterday, so please check. The DRAW is below.

FRIDAY DRAW

GAME 1 2.30PM MILLAMOLONG CHALLENGE
KINROSS vs MUDDY FLATS
Umpires: Ray Bruce
Goals: Mongolians
Time/Score: Eugene

GAME 2 3.30PM C GRADE
MILLAMOLONG Black vs McKINNON
Umpires: Kelvin Johnson
Goals: Jack Holeman & Kevin GibbsStevey Murphy
Time/Score: Sam Ballas

NOTE: Millamolong will be playing the turning and one tap rule.

SATURDAY DRAW

GAME 3 9AM MILLAMOLONG CHALLENGE
TOWN & COUNTRY B vs FOLLY LODGE White
Umpires: Gabriel Li
Goals:
Time/Score: Marlene

GAME 4 10AM C GRADE
FOLLY LODGE Yellow vs GOULBURN Purple
Umpires: Marty Ingham
Goals: James Brooks & Anthony Old
Time/Score: Roger Fagan

GAME 5 11AM B GRADE
GOULBURN Red vs GUNDALONG Blue
Umpires: Guy Kirkpatrick & Brendon Fahey
Goals: Dick Rogers & Jacob West
Time/Score: Jeremy Bayard

GAME 6 NOON B GRADE
MILLAMOLONG (White) vs BRENTWOOD
Umpires: Craig Wilson & Angus Campbell
Goals: Mike Demester & Col Aguire
Time/Score: Wal Ashton

GAME 7 1PM A GRADE
CANOWINDRA vs TOWN & COUNTRY A
Umpires: Ed Archibald & Shane Martin
Goals: Nick Keyte & Sinclair Bell
Time/Score: Chris Barber

GAME 8 2.15PM A GRADE
MILLAMOLONG Green vs GOULBURN Blue
Umpires: Sam Hunt & Ric McCarthy
Goals: Tim Broadford & Matt Howard
Time/Score: Nick Wills

NOTE: Millamolong will be playing the turning and one tap rule.

SUNDAY DRAW

GAME 9 8AM MILLAMOLONG CHALLENGE BEATEN TEAMS
LOSERS OF GAME 1 & 3
Umpires: Ray Bruce
Goals:
Time/Score: Marlene

GAME 10 9AM C GRADE BEATEN TEAMS
LOSERS OF GAMES 2 & 4
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score: Wal Ashton

GAME 11 10AM B GRADE BEATEN TEAMS
LOSERS OF GAMES 5 & 6
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score:

GAME 12 11AM MILLAMOLONG CHALLENGE FINAL
WINNERS OF GAMES 1 & 3
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score:

GAME 13 NOON A GRADE BEATEN TEAMS
LOSERS OF GAMES 7 & 8
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score:

GAME 14 1.15PM C GRADE FINAL
WINNERS OF GAMES 2 & 4
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score:

GAME 15 2.15PM B GRADE FINAL
WINNERS OF GAMES 5 & 6
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score: Dick Rogers

GAME 16 3.15PM A GRADE FINAL
WINNERS OF GAMES 7 & 8
Umpires:
Goals: Check white board at club house after 4pm Saturday
Time/Score: Sam Ballas

4.30PM TROPHY PRESENTATION

NOTE: Millamolong will be playing the turning and one tap rule.

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NEWS FROM THE CLUB

TOURNAMENT PAYS TRIBUTE TO A UNIQUE MAN

This years’ Millamolong Country Classic Polo Tournament is a celebration of the life of James Ashton and his wonderful contribution to the Polo world.

For many years the Millamolong Polo Club has been part of the great Country Classic series which travels across the region supporting country polo. This years’ tournament hosts the Memorial James and Jamie Ashton Tournament on 17th and 18th April at the Millamolong Polo field.

Renowned world-wide for his polo pony breeding programme, James bred countless talented polo ponies that have sold across the world. To remember his great love of the sport and his fondness of speed, Millamolong is launching a unique polo pony race - The James Ashton’s “PONY EXPRESS” Cup - to find the fastest polo pony at the tournament on Saturday 17 April in the afternoon.

We hope it will be a spectacular sight as the players charge across the field to try and win the grand prize and historic cup. Each player is invited to enter their fastest polo pony. Numbers are limited so players are encouraged to register early – ASAP!

After the race there will be an Auction of some of Millamolong’s prized polo ponies at the polo field. This is a unique opportunity to purchase from one of the great pony lines of Australian polo.

“James first love was polo and horses,” says Andrew Ashton.
“He was never happier than when spreading and promoting the game he loved through his many polo endeavours. The Millamolong Polo Tournament which he initiated will remain as his lasting legacy.”

“We invite all the polo community and the community at large to come and be a part of the tournament and look forward to welcoming our friends back at this seasons’ event”

President of Millamolong Polo Club, Joe Curran, said “James was an outstanding man in many areas but his true passion and where he shone was playing polo. He knew a good polo horse by sight and would be chuffed with the fact we are putting together a polo horse race in his honour”

Information about the tournament, the race and the auction
will be posted on the Millamolong website from Friday the 9th April
The tournament will begin on Friday the 16th April, main games start Saturday
The Pony Express Race will be held at 3.45pm Saturday.
The Auction will begin after the race.
Bar and food available all day.
Food will continue until after the auction at the club house (approx 8pm)

For further information contact:
MEDIA CONTACT: Pip Orr Tel : 0411 137201
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND INFO CONTACT:
Joe Curran: Tel: 0411 858585 or 6364 2594
JAMES ASHTON PONY EXPRESS CUP CONTACT:
Eugene Marais 0417 655332 Pommie Kevin Gibbs Tel: 0410 743616
AUCTION CONTACT: Sam Vennard: 0448 273733 or Rob Wilson 0400 488249

Please click on the file link above for local accomodation information.


31.03.2010
Invitation to Clubs & Players: Millamolong Tournament & Auction, 17 & 18 April 2010

The Millamolong Polo Club cordially invites individuals & teams to nominate for the Millamolong Annual Tournament on 17 & 18 April 2010.

You would all be aware of the sudden and very sad passing of James Ashton. We plan to play this tournament in memory of James and his son Jamie.

GRADES
A Grade will be 12 goal, 5 chukkas
B Grade will be 6 goal, 4 chukkas
C Grade will be 2 goal, 4 chukkas
D Grade, low goal, individual nominations only.
Note: due to the pony auction on Saturday, we will be conducting 2 games (including some local teams) on the Friday.

PONY AUCTION
The Ashton family is proposing to conduct an auction of a number of polo ponies at the conclusion of the games on Saturday afternoon. A Catalogue will be available shortly. Enquiries re. the auction and horse accommodation for the tournament, please contact Rob Wilson, 0400 488 249.

NOMINATIONS
Due to time constraints on the day and the horse auction, Millamolong will only be in a position to host a maximum of 16 teams. Millamolong will be accepting teams and individuals on a first in best dressed basis. No doubling up will be allowed. Nominations will not be accepted from any individual/s who are not current financial members of the NSW Polo Association. All team and individual nominations should be directed to Joe Curran, 0411 858585.

GROUND FEES
$150 per player all grades. Millamolong members $75 per player, junior members (under 18) $50. Eugene Marais will be in charge of the collection of ground fees. Could all club captains please ensure that ground fees are paid prior to the conclusion of all games on Saturday.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Following the last game on Saturday afternoon, at approx 4pm, the polo pony auction will be commencing. This year there will not be the normal party at the Club however the bar will be open and a sausage sizzle available to everyone whilst the auction takes place. Following the auction, Millamolong plans to nominate a local pub for everyone who wishes to go out.

ACCOMMODATION
There will be no accommodation available at Millamolong for this tournament.
In addition to those listed below, please refer to the tournament accommodation list posted separately on this website.

Other accommodation:
Royal Hotel Mandurama, 02 6367 5022
Falls Retreat Canowindra, 02 6344 1293
Old Vic Inn, Canowindra, 02 6344 1009
Canowindra Hotel, 02 6344 1407
Riverview Motel Canowindra, 02 6344 1633
The Junction Hotel Canowindra, 02 6344 1365