Gaucho Polo looks for the white result in internationals March 14, 2012 The theme of the entire HPA Gaucho International Polo 2012 event is a “White Jeans Party”. The idea is that white jeans are synonymous with royalty, celebrities, socialites and, of course, polo players. Gaucho will be donating £1 to the British Forces Foundation charity for every person arriving in white jeans for the event on [...]
Polo in the Park is once again in Mint condition March 14, 2012 MINT Polo in the Park is once again holding a three day celebration of international polo at Hurlingham Park, Fulham. The event made its debut in 2009 and has since then become a popular event on the London sporting calendar. Six teams representing global cities will play in the tournament. Played over 8, 9 and [...]
ATP tennis sees its world stars sign up to return for 02 event March 14, 2012 Most tennis fans would relish the chance to see the world’s top players slug it out in a setting such as the 02. The 2012 Barclays ATP tournament in London in November follows last year’s massive success. The VIP Suites, which are both spacious and beautifully furnished, offer an exceptional and unrestricted view of the [...]
Investec Derby package sees fine dining out of the Boisdale stable March 14, 2012 The Boisdale Enclosure is one of the most elite hospitality offerings at any British Racecourse and will be limited exclusively to 180 guests on Investec Ladies Day; Friday 1 June and Investec Derby Day, Saturday 2nd June – the first event of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Boisdale Enclosure at Epsom Downs Racecourse will [...]
Hold onto your hats: Ascot hospitality going up a gear March 14, 2012 THE hospitality at Royal Ascot for 2012 includes the Furlong Club – an area exclusively for Grandstand admission customers, which overlooks the final furlong. A relaxed sanctuary away from the bustle of the Grandstand Concourse, the Furlong Club will feature elegant sofa-style seating and a private decked terrace giving perfect views of the Royal Procession and [...]
Peddlers to silence doubters in Jewson March 14, 2012 SOMETIMES the market can overreact to negative vibes about a particular horse and I’m hoping that will be the case with in-form Donald McCain’s PEDDLERS CROSS in this afternoon’s Jewson Novices’ Chase. Last season’s Champion Hurdle runner-up had been seen as the only realistic threat to Sprinter Sacre in Tuesday’s Arkle, before connections opted last [...]
Captain Chris has to be of interest at a massive 14/1 March 14, 2012 THERE have only been seven runnings of the Ryanair Chase and sponsor Michael O’Leary won’t be happy that no horse from his native Ireland has won this yet. They arguably have their strongest hand this time with last year’s Jewson winner NOBLE PRINCE and the third home in this race 12 months ago, Rubi Light. [...]
Big Buck’s set for real test in pursuit of fourth crown March 14, 2012 THERE won’t be a dry eye in the house if the unbelievable Big Buck’s can become the first horse ever to land the World Hurdle for four consecutive years. If he does win, it will be his sixteenth victory on the bounce and he’ll equal Sir Ken’s record that has stood since the 1950s. So, [...]
Departing Goldman banker slams “rip-off” culture March 14, 2012 A Goldman Sachs banker has launched a withering attack on the bank in a newspaper column announcing his resignation, saying that several managing directors at the Wall Street firm had referred to their own clients as “muppets”. In an opinion column for Wednesday’s New York Times, Greg Smith, who worked in equity derivatives, said Goldman [...]
Cathay Pacific profits plummet March 14, 2012 Cathay Pacific Airways, Asia’s fourth largest airline, posted a bigger-than-expected 61 per cent drop in 2011 net profit today, amid high fuel costs and a slowing global economy, and warned of a more challenging year ahead. The firm reported an annual net profit of HK$5.5bn, down from a record high of HK$14.05bn in 2010 which [...]
