Gary Hoey, Allora Advertiser
Blessed with fine sunny weather for a change, The Downs Polo Club hosted the annual Cooke O’Leary carnival which has been running since the year 2000. The fields were in tremendous condition thanks to a joint effort between the club and Rec Reserve groundsman, Bruce Gilbert.
The winning B Grade team, Beaudesert, consisted of Haydn O’Leary, Fern McIldowie, Mark Huebner and Shane Martin.
Champion B Grade Pony was awarded to Mark Huebner’s” Circus.”
After a tremendous Match going into extra time the winning A Grade team was Downs Webster Cavanagh with Justin Rouse, Richard Marchant and the O’Leary brothers Anthony and Dan.
Champion A Grade pony was awarded to James Hoey’s “Polly”.
Polo Next weekend will be for the Silver Shop trophy sponsored by the Grimes Family. This is also shaping up to be a great weekend with a lot of interest already being shown, as with last weekend there will be catering both days and free entry with everyone welcome.
This article appeared in the Allora Advertiser, 20 July 2022.
