Congratulations to Ellerstina
for winning The Dallas Burston Master Seniors Polo Tournament
8 senior players took to the field over the weekend for a 2-day 8 chukka tournament with players ranging from early 50's to well into their 70's. The play was fast and furious as you can imagine, with some of the players coming out of semi-retirement, not that you would know from the standard of polo; it might not have had the speed of the 6 goal, but you could see the years of experience out there on the pitch. La Dolfina worked really hard to try and get a bite into the match relentlessly putting the ball in the opponents goal mouth only to have it ejected time and again by luck, the opposition, or an unlucky bounce. Ellerstina had no such trouble managing to put away an average of 2 goals per chukka, never letting up for a second until the final whistle. The final score being a resounding win by Ellerstina at 16 to 1.
The real action happened in the clubhouse afterwards with long tales of years gone by, the amazing goals, great victories, old rivalries and favourite horses. However one thing all agreed on was that however long since they last played, polo lives in the blood and and with smiling faces all vowed to be back next year to defend or compete for the title.
se will be open from 12.00 for food and drinks, everyone welcome.
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