La Dolfina Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal, Aureus and Jehangiri were victorious on the first day of The Queen\u2019s Cup, that took place on Tuesday May 19. The tournament, one of the most significant polo contests in England and Europe, is hosted by\u00a0Guards Polo Club, set in Windsor Great Park, and sees nineteen teams up to 22 goals, partake.<\/p>\n
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Day one results are the following:<\/p>\n
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La Dolfina Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal 13-12 White Crane<\/p>\n
Led by a fired up Sim\u00f3n Prado, La Dolfina Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal earned a very comfortable lead in the first half. However, White Crane fought back and they closed the gap to two goals (5-7) by the end of the third chukka, until they outscored their contenders 4-0 in the following chukka, to claim the lead. But, once again, Poroto and Sim\u00f3n replied and La Dolfina Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal re-took the lead (12-11), until Polito Pieres tied at 11-all. At this rate, it was just anyone\u2019s game; even White Crane\u2019s patron, Alexis Calvert Ansari, almost left the seal said and done, but the shot went wide. At the end of the day, it was Poroto Cambiaso who put an end to the battle, and secured La Dolfina Marqu\u00e9s de Riscal the win just on the bell.<\/p>\n
Aureus 17-11 Signet Segavas<\/p>\n
The second match featured a touching detail \u2013 all the members of Aureus had their late patron, Sunjay Kapur on their shirts. It\u2019s worth to remember that Sunjay Kapur sadly passed away in 2025, during a match of the QUeen\u2019s Cup. Both teams were close by half time (9-6), but Aureus made an impressive comeback in the last chukkas, led by the goals by Diego Cavanagh and Teo Lacau (they produced six and eight goals, respectively) and won the match fair and square, 17-11.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jehangiri 14-7 Gaston<\/p>\n
Quite surpringsingly, Jehangiri was the dominating force in the last game of the day against Gaston (the recent runner up of the Trippetts Challenge); by half time, they had an impressive 9-3 lead, and although Gaston dought hard, Muhammad Jehangiri and Co.\u2019s win was never in danger.<\/p>\n
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The Queen\u2019s Cup will resume on Wednesday May 20 and Thursday May 21, as follows:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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11,30am: Kazak vs. UAE<\/p>\n
2pm: Ferne Park vs. Dubai<\/p>\n
4,30pm: Ojo Caliente vs. Black Bears<\/p>\n
12pm: Shoreline vs. Akasha<\/p>\n
3pm: Sujan Indian Tigers vs. Park Place<\/p>\n
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The Queen\u2019s Cup was established in 1960, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8 2022. Her Majesty was not only the longest serving monarch of Great Britain (February 1952-September 2022), but also the second longest in history, behind His Majesty Louis XIV, known as Le Roi Soleil (The Sun King), who ruled France during 72 years (1643 to 1715). Queen Elizabeth II was suceeded by her son, His Majesty King Charles III, who is also the current President of Guards Polo Club, a position he inherited from his father, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who founded the club on January 25 1955 and remained as the President until his passing, on April 9, 2021.<\/p>\n
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THE FINAL OF THE QUEEN\u2019S CUP WILL BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY JUNE 14.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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