Craig Wilson, left, on his champion pony Skite and Simon Keyte clash for the ball in the BNZ 14 goal final between Piquet Hill (green) and World First (blue) at the Waimai Polo Club on Sunday. pictures: Brett O'Callaghan
by Brett O'Callaghan
The Tommy Wilson-led Piquet Hill team defeated John Paul Clarkin's World First sponsored team 9-7 in the Bank of New Zealand 14 goal final at the Te Akau sports complex on Sunday.
The match was played in front of a large crowd of local and vocal supporters.
The victorious Piquet Hill team, winners of the BNZ 14 goal final against World First at the Waimai Polo Club on Sunday: (L-R) Mark MacCauley, Tommy Wilson, Craig Wilson, and Will Jackson.
Craig Wilson was the star player for Piquet Hill, and was later named Player of the Tournament. He also won the Champion Pony prize with his grey mare Skite. Youngster Will Hunt at 14 years played well for the World First team. This was Will's first 14 goal tournament.
In the low-goal final Bank of New Zealand Morningstar were too good for Waimai Elco Direct, beating them 7-5.
The New Zealand polo team to play against England at Kihikihi on Saturday February 11 was announced after the final by New Zealand Polo President Paul Kay. More information.
14 Goal final winners: Piquet Hill - Mark MaCauley, Craig Wilson, Tommy Wilson, Will Jackson.
Low Goal winners: Bank of New Zealand Morningstar - Max Morgenstern, Tanya Lavas, Jono Smail, Tom Hunt.
Low goal winners Bank of New Zealand Morningstar: (L-R) Jono Smail, Tanya Lavas, BNZ rep, Max Morgenstern, and Tom Hunt
Champion pony: Craig Wilson's Skite.
Craig Wilson and Rachael, with his champion pony Skite.
Will Jackson (Piquet Hill) and Niles Donnelly (Adam Parore Mortgages)
Paul Kay (Bank of New Zealand Kihikihi)
Stephen Kay (Kihikihi Farmlands) and Ross Ainsley (Adam Parore Mortgages)
