No Raining or Pouring But Virgina Beach was Scoring!

No team introductions were needed on Sunday as the dark clouds loomed over the field. If you're a regular Sunday spectator at Whitney Field, it was just a couple Sundays ago that we saw Duck Hill taking on Virginia Beach. Their rematch had the same result with VA Beach taking the win after another close game!


After the same weather last Sunday, we're starting to think that mother nature is a polo fan. For once we weren't trying to "stay cool" thanks in part to the nice breeze blown in from the dark clouds. Despite the forecast of 60% chance of rain, many fans tempted fate and came out to support, even Jane Page had a porch full at her home, which overlooks the field from her backyard. Talk about prime real estate!


We were lucky enough to have our own doppler radar for the day...Aiken Polo Club manager, Craig Fraser provided us with constant updates as we waited for the sky to fall. We even spotted Craig checking the field before the game to make sure it was in good shape for game play. The rain held off during the game, but let loose during the trophy presentation. The players didn't seem to mind the sprinkle as they stood outside while the fans crowded underneath the hospitality tent to avoid getting wet.


We are guessing that Henry Cato was vying for our Best Dressed award since he arrived fashionably late with a minute left in the 5th chukker. He's hard to miss in his signature white fedora hat and that big white truck. Announcer Bob, who never misses an opportunity to call someone out, was happy to make the crowd aware of Mr. Cato's arrival as well. After picking a couple basset hounds for last week's Dog of the Day, we went with another member of the hound family this week. Fievel Mousequitz, an Italian greyhound puppy owned by Angie Princell received the award this week along with yummy treats from Bone-i-Fide Bakery! We received a message from Angie on Monday thanking us for the treats & letting us know "Fiev Nast" as she has nicknamed her pooch thought they were so good she had almost finished them! So, head on over to Bone-i-Fide Bakery to get YOUR favorite pooch some of Ms. Peggy's goodies!


Our Best Divot Stomper this week was Rachel, who was at her first polo game with her family. The announcer described her to the crowd as "approximently 4 years old" to which 6 year old Rachel quickly corrected him when she received her prize.


As the game winded down, we thought Duck Hill might bring an upset to the VA Beach team. To kick off the 6th chukker, it was Charlie Bostwick who took a coast to coast down the field. Being such a great team player, he left it at the last minute for Del Walton to score. After an exciting final chukker, it was VA Beach who came out on top winning the game 9-8. VA Beach had been undefeated since last October until last week's upsetting loss in the Aiken Cup finals against Casa Azul. When asked how he felt about the win at this past Sunday's game, Bart Frye said with a smile, "Well, it's time to start a new winning streak."


Join us Sunday for another wonderful day at Whitney Field. We will be giving away awards for Polo Pooch of the Day [sponsored by Bone-I-Fide Bakery], Best Dressed [sponsored by Equine Divine], & Best Tailgating Spot [sponsored by One Hundred Laurens]. It's looking like it will be a hot and humid day, so be sure to bring the hats, umbrellas, cold beverages, & friends for another Sunday of polo. Aiken Polo Club still has a few tailgating spots available for sale. The spots are only $400 for the year so don't miss out on this great deal! Click the link below for more info and a social membership application.

Until next Sunday, Marco...
POLO!