Team V-Zug beat Wastecorp in the finals of the Australian Open played at Doomben in front of a crowd of over 3,000 spectators. Winning margin in Final was 11-10.
Team V-Zug C.P. Reid 0g
Z.G. Hagedoorn 3g
R.C. Rawlings 4g
R.J. Ballard 5g
Team Wastecorp M.C. King 1g
D.I. Gould 5g
D.P. Johnston 5g
R.M. Wanless 0g
In the Subsidiary-final Mandalay beat Custodian by 9-8. Mandalay was K. Grimmond, M.C. Welsh, G.A. Gilmore and N.R. Bowen.
The Wallace Horsley Memorial Trophy for Champion pony was won by R.G. Ballard with “Hot Wheels’’ owned by Jo-Anne Reid.
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Details of teams can be obtained from website of Queensland Polo Association.
See
http://www.hannahmillerick.com.au/polo/ for photos from the day.
ABC news featured a story on the Australian Open – To view please see the following link:
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/more/video/ then click on Brisbane hosts Australian polo championships.
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Dear Polo Friends,
We are just over four weeks from the Australian Open Finals and bookings are rolling in for a boisterous crowd to support the teams competing on Sunday 25th September!
Attached is the email flyer for the Australian Open Finals, with links to book tickets. While many QLD friends are busy preparing your own events (and I look forward to seeing you at the Ashling & Mercedes), I would appreciate your assistance in promoting this great QLD event to your networks.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTIONI am excited to announce that we have secured the very talented Sputnik Films to capture all of the action on the 25th. The end result will be a professional clip to assist us to increase the profile of Polo in Queensland (and Australia!) and to promote future events.
TEAMS COMPETING FOR THE TITLE The Australian Open is an impressive title and one which the general public is naturally being drawn to. I hope everyone is encouraging your interstate friends to come and contest this prestigious title, or at least come and have a look, with a view to compete next year.
Does your team have a great ‘story’? Have you got an interstate or international star on your side, or perhaps a player recently achieved something special? Please email any leads to assist us in generating media coverage to promote the quality of this event and assist in raising the profile of this exciting sport!
Need a nomination form? Email admin@queenslandpolo.com.au
Team Hospitality: Teams wishing to book tables in The Bollinger Pavilion or spaces in The Neighbourhood can enjoy a discount. Please contact me for more details.
STAY & PLAY We look forward to celebrating the culmination of a fantastic tournament with you all, so pack your PJ’s!
4.30 to 6.00pm - NOVA 106.9 Polo Party
YOU ARE THE ROCKSTARS!! All players are asked to come into the Peroni Polo Lounge following presentations, to enjoy a post polo beverage with guests.
6.00pm - Free buses leave from the Polo Field to the Zuri After Party
Everyone is encouraged to head to Zuri and kick up your heels, enjoying this private party and a gift on arrival from Zuri.
Need somewhere to stay? The Novotel Brisbane Airport is only 10 minutes from the Doomben Polo Field and they have provided a special rate for standard rooms on the 24th & 25th September, from $199 per night. To book email reservations@novotelbrisbaneairport.com.au or phone on (07) 3175 3174 and quote the “Australian Open” to receive this discount. www.novotelbrisbaneairport.com.au
Don’t hesitate to contact me at any time on 0451 150 825.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon and working together to create a great event for Polo!
Joanne Silcock
Marketing Executive
Brisbane Racing Club