A win for Mandarin Hyde Park Team Hong Kong

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Team Hong Kong, the defending champions, emerged for the Chestertons Polo in the Park final against newcomers, Jnan Amar Polo Club Team Marrakech, having not lost at the iconic Hurlingham Park in two years. The two unbeaten teams had swept all rivals out the way en-route to the showpiece final and they didn’t disappoint the expectant crowd with high-quality shot-making and ball striking.

Max Charlton of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Team Hong Kong opened the scoring after dribbling the entire length of the Mahiki bar, Europe’s longest outdoor bar and slotting the ball between the posts. Rising English star, Jack Richardson, added to his tournament tally but as the shadows lengthened over the picturesque Fulham ground, Charlie Wooldridge scored the winner to send the crowd wild and give Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Team Hong Kong a 3-2 victory.
 
Sebastian Dawnay of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Team Hong Kong, said:

“We are absolutely thrilled to have won Chestertons Polo in the Park for the second year in a row. It is such a great tournament and with unbelievable crowds over the three day we are already looking forward to next year.”

The action on the pitch was as hot as the weather when Mohammed Al Habtoor combined beautifully with Juan Cruz Guerva, a moment which the MINT bar were left to savour. Navigant Team New York came storming back through Cameron Bacon but it was not to be their day as Argentex Team Dubai ran out 7-5 winners.
 
Spectators were able to take a breather from the polo and browse the luxury shopping village where La Martina were showcasing its latest trends, ELEMIS were providing a sanctuary of relaxation and lucky passers-by were able enjoy treatments and a well needed mini pampering session.

The Subsidiary final kicked off with the home crowd roaring for MINT Team London as they played a re-match of their Ladies Day presented by Little Miracles Drinks game against Air Europa Team Buenos Aires.
 

MINT Team London’s George Spencer Churchill commented:

“This year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park has been amazing. The crowds over the three days have been the biggest I have ever seen and its such fun to be able to play right in the heart of London”.

This year’s Chestertons Polo in the Park saw record crowds across the three days. Keep-up-to date with all the information ahead of next year’s event on www.polointheparklondon.com.

Results 

Runner Up Final:

Argentex Team Dubai 7 : 5 Navigant Team New York

Subsidiary Final:

MINT Team London 5 : 5 Air Europa Team Buenos Aires 

Chestertons Polo in the Park Final:

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Team Hong Kong 3 : 4 Jnan Amar Polo Club Team Marakech