Across the pond Sunday, in the biggest one of them all, it was Facundo Pieres closing in on the late Carlos Gracida’s record–winning his 6th or 7th British Open in a barn burner, as they stopped a heavy weight team from Dubai. Do not know many details, but that’s what the news says, so stay tuned for update. On this side of the pond in sunny CA, it was Bensolemoni.com again showing Horsepower wins Polo games, most of the time. It was a good game and Klentner Ranch actually won the first half going 2 to 1 in first chukkar, 5 to 4 in the second, and up 8 to 6 at the half. The trouble was it was only the first half. And HP showed up as BSI came out in the 4th and destroyed KR 3 to 0, taking the lead 9 -8, and then poured it on in the 5th–winning the chukkar 4 to 1. KR only scored 1 goal after the 3rd as well as a # 5 by Jessie Bray. They rescued a couple in the 6th, but it was way too late and BSI won the trophy. The 4th chukkar was a very good chukkar to watch–maybe the best this year, despite it being a bit lopsided. It was all speed and team play—not often seen these days with pass, hit, and run. Yes, BSI won 3 to 0 but it wad good polo on both sides. The Silver CUP got underway yesterday and I didn’t see it because, as usual, it was sort of in the dark about times— like main game at 2pm. At least it was a good crowd for the finals— even if it was by mistake. The one stable time we know is Friday so far. There will be games at 1 and 4 I HOPE or I’m sorry for info.
cya @ Polo
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