Tue 22nd May 2012Cartier Queen's Cup begins today Sixteen teams to contest this year's tournament
THE CARTIER QUEEN'S CUP kicks off today, Tuesday 22 May, at Guards Polo Club. This year, 16 teams are contesting the high-goal title, which concludes on Sunday 17 June.
Defending champions Talandracas play EFG Bank Aravali today. Edouard Camignac's side, which features South African Chris Mackenzie this year, defeated Jerome Wirth's Enigma in the 2011 final. Cowdray Park Gold Cup winners Zacara also start their Queen's Cup campaign today. They play El Remanso, who are fielding a strong team this season comprising George and Charlie Hanbury, Guillermo Terrera and David "Pelon" Stirling.
Tomorrow, newcomers Belmont Farm - George Meyrick, Satnam Dhillon, Malcolm Borwick and Ryan Pemble - will face Les Lions, while Enigma will play Piaget later in the day.
To see the full list of teams and schedule of play, please click here.
Photograph: Talandracas patron Edouard Carmignac admires the Queen's Cup with Prince Harry in 2011
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