Habtoor Polo charges to victory and claims the AHPC League title!
The AHPC League continues to grow year after year, establishing itself as a vital platform for our low-goal players to refine their skills, build confidence, and progress toward improving their handicap. With professional players riding alongside them, each match becomes a valuable learning experience — an opportunity to gain insight from some of the sport’s very best. This February edition certainly delivered on excitement and was made even more memorable with the return of Party at the Polo by IFZA for another vibrant season.
Explore the match progressions and key highlights below to relive all the action.
Day 1 – 21st February
Match 1: RGF/PBS take the win
Umpiring the game was Chris Hyde
RGF/PBS Polo Team: Romain G Fresse, Petra Spanko, Nicolas Petracchi, Juan C. Guevara
Team VC Polo Team: Freddie Leyland, Tomas Healy, Lucero Monteverde, Tomas Palacios
Match Progression Team VC Polo vs RGF/PBS Polo Team:
1 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 5 - 4 | 5 - 7
Match 2: Habtoor Polo Take the win.
Umpiring the game was Chris Hyde
Habtoor Polo Team: Khalaf Al Habtoor, Mohammed Al Habtoor, Liam Karger, Marcos Panelo
Turtles Polo Team: Sarah Manduka, Simon Bentley, Guillermo Cuitino, Miguel Delia
Match Progression: Turtles Polo Team vs Habtoor Polo Team
1.5 – 3 | 3.5 - 4 | 5.5 - 7 | 6.5 - 8
Day 2 – 24th February
Match 1: RGF/PBS take the win.
Umpiring the game was Matias Baibiene.
Match Progression RGF/PBS Polo vs Turtles Polo Team:
0 – 0 | 2 - 0 | 2 - 1 | 3 - 2
RGF/PBS Polo Team: Romain G Fresse, Petra Spanko, Nicolas Petracchi, Juan C. Guevara
Turtles Polo Team: Sarah Manduka, Simon Bentley, Guillermo Cuitino, Miguel Delia
Match 2: Al Faisal Polo Team the win.
Umpiring the game was Matias Baibiene.
Team VC Polo Team: Freddie Leyland, Tomas Healy, Lucero Monteverde, Tomas Palacios
Habtoor Polo Team: Khalaf Al Habtoor, Mohammed Al Habtoor, Liam Karger, Marcos Panelo
Match Progression: Titans Polo Team vs Habtoor Polo Team
2.5 – 1 | 3.5 - 2 | 4.5 - 4 | 6.5 - 5
Final Match Day 28th February 2026
Subsidiary Final: Victory goes to Turtles Team
Umpiring the game was Chris Hyde
Match Progression Team VC vs Turtles Polo Team:
1 – 2 | 3 - 3 | 5 - 6 | 6 - 7
Turtles Polo Team: Sarah Manduka, Simon Bentley, Guillermo Cuitino, Miguel Delia
Team VC Polo Team: Freddie Leyland, Daniel Mina, Santos Iriarte, Tomas Palacios
Turtles Team and VC Polo Team exploded into action from the very first throw-in, setting the tone for a thrilling, hard-fought contest. Simon Bentley got the Turtles on the scoreboard early in the opening chukker, leading the charge with sharp, confident play and excellent field control. Maintaining strong teamwork and relentless pressure throughout the match, the Turtles pushed ahead to secure a hard-earned victory — claiming the Subsidiary title with a narrow and exciting 7–6 finish.
League Final: Victory goes to Habtoor Polo Team
Umpiring the game was Chris Hyde
Match Progression: Habtoor Polo Team vs RGF/PBS Polo Team:
1 – 0.5 | 2 – 1.5 | 3 – 1.5 | 4 – 2.5
Habtoor Polo Team: Khalaf Al Habtoor, Mohammed Al Habtoor, Liam Karger, Marcos Panelo
RGF/PBS Polo Team: Romain G Fresse, Petra Spanko, Nicolas Petracchi, Juan C. Guevara
Habtoor Polo Team and RGF/PBS Polo Team stormed onto the field with fierce intensity from the opening throw-in, immediately setting the stage for a gripping, neck-and-neck showdown. The contest stayed razor-tight until the final moments, with both sides demonstrating determination, precision, and smart field strategy. Standout performances from Marcos Panelo and Liam Karger proved decisive, their chemistry and relentless drive giving Habtoor Polo the edge exactly when it mattered most. With cohesive play and a powerful finish, Habtoor Polo claimed the winning trophy, closing the match with a hard-earned 4–2.5 victory.
It was an action-packed Saturday Cup Final bursting with excitement for all! Families delighted in a range of fun kids’ activities, the ever-thrilling Gold Coin Hunt, and a vibrant awards ceremony that capped off the day. Maribelle, ridden by Liam Karger, was named Best Playing Pony, while Marcos Panelo earned the prestigious Most Valuable Player title. The winning and runner-up team trophies were proudly presented by Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort.
