La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal, Aureus and Jehangiri were victorious on the first day of The Queen’s Cup, that took place on Tuesday May 19. The tournament, one of the most significant polo contests in England and Europe, is hosted by Guards Polo Club, set in Windsor Great Park, and sees nineteen teams up to 22 goals, partake.
Day one results are the following:
La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal 13-12 White Crane
Led by a fired up Simón Prado, La Dolfina Marqués 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 Simón replied and La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal re-took the lead (12-11), until Polito Pieres tied at 11-all. At this rate, it was just anyone’s game; even White Crane’s 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 Marqués de Riscal the win just on the bell.
Aureus 17-11 Signet Segavas
The second match featured a touching detail – all the members of Aureus had their late patron, Sunjay Kapur on their shirts. It’s worth to remember that Sunjay Kapur sadly passed away in 2025, during a match of the QUeen’s 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.
Jehangiri 14-7 Gaston
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.’s win was never in danger.
The Queen’s Cup will resume on Wednesday May 20 and Thursday May 21, as follows:
- Wednesday May 20
11,30am: Kazak vs. UAE
2pm: Ferne Park vs. Dubai
4,30pm: Ojo Caliente vs. Black Bears
- Thursday May 21
12pm: Shoreline vs. Akasha
3pm: Sujan Indian Tigers vs. Park Place
The Queen’s 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.
THE FINAL OF THE QUEEN’S CUP WILL BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY JUNE 14.
The Queen’s Cup – Teams & Fixture
Cover photo by The Art Of Polo.