Jehangiri Polo Team Clinches Victory In The UAE National Day Cup!
UAE National Day Cup November 2025
The 8th edition of the UAE National Day Cup got off to a fantastic start and has continued to grow year after year, becoming a true stepping stone for our low-goal players to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and work toward raising their handicap.
This year’s final was especially memorable, with Neera Members Club joining us and 25.55 Super Car Circle showcasing more than 20 high-end cars on display. The atmosphere certainly lived up to the excitement — not to mention the always-energetic Party at the Polo by IFZA!
Explore the match progressions and key highlights below to relive all the action once again.
Day 1 | Match Highlight
Day 1 – Sunday, 23rd November
Match 1: Al Habtoor the first win
Umpiring the game was Cesar R.G.
Habtoor Polo Team: Mohammed Al Habtoor, Pali Urquiza, Juan Cruz Guevara, and Bruno Paz.
Mahra – PBS Polo Team: Petra Spanko, Tarik Al Habtoor, Miguel Delia and Nico Petrachi.
Match Progression Habtoor Polo vs Mahra – PBS Polo Team:
3-2.5 | 5-2.5 | 7-3.5 | 9-4.5
Day 2 | Match Highlight
Day 2 – Monday, 24th November
Match 2: Jehangiri Take the win.
Umpiring the game was Cesar R.G.
Jehangiri Polo Team: Saad Jehangiri, Ignacio Pieres, Tomas Iriate and Santos Iriarte.
RGF Polo Team: Romain G. Fresse, Charles Cooney, Tomas Palacios, Oscar Colombres
Match Progression: Jehangiri Polo Team vs RGF Polo Team
2– 0 | 4 – 0 | 6 – 2 | 8 – 3
Day 3 | Match Highlight
Day 3 – Wednesday, 26th November – Semi Finals
Match 1: Jehangiri Polo team progress to the Finals
Umpiring the game was Cesar R.G.
Match Progression: Jehangiri Polo Team vs Mahra – PBS Polo Team:
0 – 0 | 2-1 | 4-1 | 5-2
Jehangiri Polo Team: Saad Jehangiri, Ignacio Pieres, Tomas Iriate and Santos Iriarte.
Mahra – PBS Polo Team: Petra Spanko, Tarik Al Habtoor, Miguel Delia and Nico Petrachi.
Match 2: Habtoor Polo Team advance to the Finals
Umpiring the game was Cesar R.G.
Habtoor Polo Team: Mohammed Al Habtoor, Pali Urquiza, Juan Cruz Guevara, and Manu Pieres
RGF Polo Team: Romain G. Fresse, Charles Cooney, Santos Iriate, Oscar Colombres
Match Progression: Habtoor Polo Team vs RGF Polo Team
2 – 1.5 | 6 – 3.5 | 7 – 5.5 | 9 – 6.5
Final Match Day 29th November 2025
Subsidiary Final: Victory goes to RGF Polo Team that took place on Sunday the 30th November
Umpiring the game was Cesar R.G.
Match Progression: RGF Polo Team vs Mahra – PBS Polo Team:
3 – 0 | 4 -1 | 6 – 1 | 6 – 4
RGF Polo Team: Romain G. Fresse, Charles Cooney, Santos Iriate, Oscar Colombres
Mahra – PBS Polo Team: Petra Spanko, Tarik Al Habtoor, Miguel Delia and Nico Petrachi.
RGF Polo Team and Mahra-PBS Polo Team came out firing from the very first throw-in, setting the tone for a fast-paced and hard-fought match. Santos Iriarte delivered an outstanding performance, pushing RGF forward with sharp plays and confident field control, while patron Romain sealed the win with crucial goals. With cohesive teamwork and relentless pressure, RGF Polo Team earned a well-deserved 6–4 victory, securing the Subsidiary title.
Final: Victory goes to Jehangiri Polo Team
Umpiring the game was Cesar R.G.
Match Progression: Habtoor Polo Team vs Jehangiri Polo Team:
1 – 1.5 | 3 – 3.5 | 5 – 5.5 | 8 – 8.5
Habtoor Polo Team: Mohammed Al Habtoor, Pali Urquiza, Juan Cruz Guevara, and Bruno Paz.
Jehangiri Polo Team: Saad Jehangiri, Ignacio Pieres, Tomas Iriate and Santos Iriarte.
Habtoor Polo Team started strong, securing early leads in the opening chukkers. However, Jehangiri Polo Team mounted an impressive comeback, leveling the score in the third chukker before pulling ahead decisively in the final stretch.
With cohesive play and a powerful finish, Jehangiri Polo claimed the winning trophy, closing the match with a hard-earned 6–4 victory.
The Saturday Cup Final delivered an action-packed day full of excitement for all! Families enjoyed a range of fun children’s activities, an exhilarating Gold Coin Hunt, a Best UAE Costume contest, and a lively awards ceremony. Canaria, owned by Mohammed Al Habtoor and ridden by Juan C. Guevara, was named Best Playing Pony, while Santos Iriarte earned the Most Valuable Player title.
Prize money of AED 25,000 was awarded to the winners and AED 15,000 to the runners-up. The trophies were proudly presented to both teams by Mr. Martin G. Pederson, Chairman of IFZA.