Sport
21 July, 2022
A perfect weekend for polo
Blessed with fine sunny weather for a change, The Downs Polo Club hosted the annual Cooke O’Leary carnival which has been running since the year 2000.
The fields were in tremendous condition thanks to a joint effort between the club and Recreation Reserve groundsman, Bruce Gilbert.
The winning B Grade team, Beaudesert, consisted of Haydn O’Leary, Fern McIldowie, Mark Huebner and Shane Martin.
Champion B Grade Pony was awarded to Mark Huebner’s” Circus.”
After a tremendous Match going into extra time, the winning A Grade team was Downs Webster Cavanagh with Justin Rouse, Richard Marchant and the O’Leary brothers Anthony and Dan.
Champion A Grade pony was awarded to James Hoey’s “Polly.”
Polo next weekend will be for the Silver Shop trophy sponsored by the Grimes Family.
This is also shaping up to be a great weekend with a lot of interest already being shown.
As with last weekend there will be catering both days and free entry with everyone welcome.
- Gary Hoey
