In a very hard fought contest, Standing Rock beat Emlor 9-4, and were crowned the champions of the Apsley Cup, in the final was played on Tuesday June 30 at Cirencester Park Polo Club, in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. One of the most traditional competitions of the club established in 1894, saw five teams up to 18 goals, in participation.
It’s worth remembering that Emlor reached the decisive match to defend the title they won in 2025.
Pierandrea Muller, who took MVP honors, said that “when the last buzzer went, it was probably the most satisfying I had live in my life until now. To do also with team mates I consider my friends, makes it much more special”. In the meantime, Open Vedette (Open Lo Viste x Open Periodista), ridden by Simón Prado, earned the BPP rug.
ASPLEY CUP – FINAL – MONDAY JUNE 30
STANDING ROCK 9-7 EMLOR
Standing Rock: Pierandrea Muller 3, Jack Hyde 4, Paco O’Dwyer 5, Simón Prado 6. Total: 18.
Emlor: Spencer MacCarthy 1, Will Harper 5, Max Charlton 6, Matías MacDonough Jr. 6. Total: 18.
MVP: Pierandrea Muller.
BPP: Open Vedette, ridden by Simón Prado.
Cover photo by Tom Reynolds.