Hat-trick victory for Habtoor Polo in the AHPC League!
AHPC League November 2025
The AHPC League has grown year after year, becoming a true stepping stone for our low-goal players to sharpen their skills, boost their confidence, and work toward raising their handicap. With pros riding alongside them, every match becomes a masterclass — a chance to learn from some of the very best in the sport.
Day 1 – 11th November
Match 1: Al Habtoor take the win
Umpiring the game was Tomas Palacios & Manu Perez
Habtoor Polo Team: Khalaf Al Habtoor, H.H Alya Al Maktoum, Santos Iriarte, and Pali Urquiza
Al Faisal Polo Team: H.H Sultan Al Faisal, Tarik Al Habtoor, Oscar Colombres and Tomas Iriarte.
Match Progression Habtoor Polo vs Al Faisal Polo Team:
0 - 0 | 2-1 | 3-2 | 3-2
Match 2: Titans Polo Take the win.
Umpiring the game was Miguel Delia & Oscar Colombres
Titans Polo Team: Simon Bentley, HH Khalifa Al Maktoum, Miguel Delia and Guillermo Cuitino
KH/TVC Polo Team: Freddy Leyland, Safa Khurshid, Tomas Palacios and Manu Perez
Match Progression: Titans Polo Team vs KH/TVC Polo Team
3– 1.5 | 4 - 2.5 | 6 - 6.5 | 8 - 7.5
Day 2 – 13th November
Match 1: Victory goes to Al Habtoor
Umpiring the game was Miguel Delia & Oscar Colombres
Match Progression Habtoor Polo vs KH/TVC Polo Team:
3 – 1.5 | 5-4.5 | 8-4.5 | 11-6.5
Habtoor Polo Team: Khalaf Al Habtoor, H.H Alya Al Maktoum, Santos Iriarte, and Pali Urquiza
KH/TVC Polo Team: Freddy Leyland, Safa Khurshid, Tomas Palacios and Manu Perez
Match 2: Al Faisal Polo Team the win.
Umpiring the game was Juan C. Guevera & Manu Perez
Titans Polo Team: Simon Bentley, HH Khalifa Al Maktoum, Miguel Delia and Guillermo Cuitino
Al Faisal Polo Team: H.H Sultan Al Faisal, Tarik Al Habtoor, Oscar Colombres and Tomas Iriarte.
Match Progression: Titans Polo Team vs KH/TVC Polo Team
1.5– 1 | 1.5- 4 | 2.5 - 6 | 4.5 - 7
Final Match Day 15th November 2025
Subsidiary Final: Victory goes to Titans Polo Team
Umpiring the game was Juan C. Guevera & Santos Iriarte
Match Progression Titan Polo Team vs KH/TVC Polo Team:
2 – 1.5 | 3 -1.5 | 6 - 2.5 | 7 - 4.5
Titans Polo Team: Simon Bentley, HH Khalifa Al Maktoum, Miguel Delia and Guillermo Cuitino KH/TVC Polo
Team: Freddy Leyland, Safa Khurshid, Tomas Palacios and Manu Perez
Titans Polo Team and KH/TVC Polo Team burst into action with high energy right from the first throw-in, setting the stage for an exciting, hard-fought match. Guillermo Cuitino delivered a standout performance, driving the Titans forward with sharp plays and confident field command. With strong teamwork and relentless pressure, the Titans secured a well-deserved victory, claiming the Subsidiary title with a final score of 7–4.5.
League Final: Victory goes to Habtoor Polo Team
Umpiring the game was Miguel Delia & Manu Perez
Match Progression: Habtoor Polo Team vs Al Faisal Polo Team:
3 – 1 | 3 - 2 | 4 - 4 | 6 - 4
Habtoor Polo Team: Khalaf Al Habtoor, H.H Alya Al Maktoum, Santos Iriarte, and Pali Urquiza
Al Faisal Polo Team: H.H Sultan Al Faisal, Tarik Al Habtoor, Oscar Colombres and Tomas Iriarte.
Habtoor Polo Team and Al Faisal Polo Team charged onto the field with intensity from the very first throw-in, setting the tone for a gripping, neck-and-neck battle. The match remained tight right until the final moments, with both sides displaying determination and smart field strategy.
Standout performances from Santos Iriarte and HH Sheikha Alya shone through, their teamwork and relentless drive helping push Habtoor Polo ahead when it mattered most.
With cohesive play and a powerful finish, Habtoor Polo claimed the winning trophy, closing the match with a hard-earned 6–4 victory.
It was an action-packed Saturday Cup Final filled with excitement for everyone! Families enjoyed a variety of fun kids’ activities, an exhilarating Gold Coin Hunt, and a lively awards ceremony. Cancion was named Best Playing Pony, while Santos Iriarte took home the Most Valuable Player title. The winning and runner-up team trophies were proudly presented by Mr. Martin G. Pederson, Chairman of IFZA
