Sidelines
Sidelines
Crowds of people turned out to enjoy the sunshine at the Gold Cup final
Spectators were entertained by a air display team following the final
David Woodd, John Tinsley and Christopher Hanbury
Grooms tend to the Dubai ponies before the big game
Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup final; Cowdray Park Polo Club; 20 July 2014
Good as gold
Jock Green-Armytage and David Jamison Gonazalito Pieres and Top Srivaddhanaprabha talk tactics ahead of the final
Sunny skies and the promise of high-octane polo meant the sidelines and bars were packed for this year’s Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup final. The who’s who of the polo world were present to watch Dubai achieve victory over King Power, with glamorous guests and celebrities enjoying lunch and sipping champagne in the Veuve Clicquot VIP Lounge. Families made the most of the children’s entertainment, while those in need of some retail therapy took to the shopping village. Following the presentation, an air display team took to the skies, producing plenty of oohs and aahs from all those making The marching band perform prior to the match the most of the summer evening at Cowdray Park. Photos by Polly Bryan and Tony Ramirez, imagesofpolo.com
Patrick Beresford and John Wright The sidelines were packed with polo enthusiasts
Clare Milford Haven with Facundo Pieres The Dubai team parade
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